The Caribbean's most prestigious business jurisdiction with unparalleled advantages.
Benefit from French legal framework and EU association while maintaining territorial autonomy and tax advantages.
No income tax, corporate tax, or wealth tax. Only indirect taxes and municipal fees apply to residents and businesses.
Prestigious jurisdiction favored by ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking privacy, luxury, and tax optimization.
Simplified incorporation procedures with minimal bureaucracy and fast processing times for business formation.
Benefits from French political stability and legal system while maintaining local governance and business-friendly policies.
Join an exclusive community of international entrepreneurs, luxury brands, and high-end service providers.
Choose the right structure for your Saint Barthélemy business venture.
The most common structure, ideal for small to medium-sized businesses, boutiques, and service providers.
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A flexible corporate structure well-suited for investment, holding companies, and joint ventures.
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The essential structure for acquiring and managing real estate assets in St. Barthelemy.
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A detailed look at the tax exemptions and local contributions.
Companies based in and operating from St. Barts are not subject to corporate income tax.
Individuals who have been bona fide residents for over 5 years pay no personal income tax on their worldwide income.
No tax on capital gains from the sale of securities or other assets for qualifying residents.
St. Barts is exempt from the French 'Impôt sur la Fortune Immobilière' (Real Estate Wealth Tax).
No inheritance or gift taxes are levied in St. Barts.
St. Barts is outside the EU VAT area and does not have a local VAT or sales tax system.
A local territorial economic contribution is payable annually by businesses, based on rental value and revenue.
Owners of real estate are subject to an annual 'taxe foncière'.
Applicable to all salaries paid to employees, contributing to the French social security system.
Important Note: The significant tax benefits are contingent upon establishing bona fide residency in St. Barthelemy, which typically requires a minimum of five years of physical presence.
St. Barts' unique economy is tailored to specific high-end industries.
Acquisition, rental, and management of high-value villas and commercial properties.
Boutique hotels, gourmet restaurants, and exclusive concierge services.
Flagship stores for international designer brands and jewelers.
Yacht charter, management, brokerage, and support services.
Family offices and private investment companies for high-net-worth residents.
Legal, accounting, and consulting firms catering to the local high-net-worth community.
A meticulous, expert-led process to ensure full compliance with French and local regulations.
Initial consultation to assess eligibility, choose the optimal legal structure, and plan the residency application for the manager/president.
Drafting of all corporate statutes and supporting documents, which must be prepared in French and often notarized.
Opening a corporate bank account in St. Barts and depositing the required share capital.
Filing the complete application with the Registre du Commerce et des Sociétés (RCS) and publishing the formation notice.
Registering the new entity with the local tax office (Trésor public) for the CET and with social security for employees.
Securing any specific permits (e.g., for hospitality, construction) required to commence business operations.
Join the world's most exclusive business community in the French Caribbean's premier luxury destination.