COUNTRY PROFILE
• Capital: St John’s
• Population: 100,000
• Area: 442 sq km (170 sq miles)
• Major language: English
• Major religion: Christianity
• Life expectancy: 74 (men) 79 (women)
• Currency: East Caribbean dollar (EC$ or XCD)
• Exchange Rate (as of May 2018): US$ 1.00 = 2.70 EC$ / XCD
Antigua Citizenship & Barbuda’s citizenship by investment program was established in 2012. The country recognizes dual citizenship and provides applicants with the option of a second passport. This allows a number of benefits with visa-free travel to over 120 countries including the U.K, Hong Kong, Singapore and more. Antigua & Barbuda citizens also benefit from tax breaks, with no tax required on worldwide income, opening amazing opportunities for establishing a business in the Caribbean. In order to qualify for the Antiguan citizenship by investment program, the applicant must be over 18 years old and be able to meet the legal requirements of the program. Antigua offers 3 Investments routes for foreign investors interested in applying for its citizenship.
| Type of Program | Citizenship by investment. |
| Type of Investment’s | Donation to National Development Fund (NDF) OR Investment in Real Estate OR Business Investment |
| Minimum Investment |
( 1 ) NDF Donation: Plus Government Fees: ( 2 ) Real Estate: Plus Government Fees: ( 3 ) Business investment: Restricted Nationalities: Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, N. Korea, Somalia, Sudan & Yemen. |
| Minimum Stay | 5 days (total) in first 5 years only. |
| Capital Gains Taxes | No. |
| Personal Income Taxes | No |
| Business & Corporate Taxes | 25% of net profits. Concessions are available to qualifying companies |
| Property Taxes | No |
| Processing Time | 4-5 months. |
| Passport Validity | The first passport issued has a 5 year validity to ensure the applicant meets the 5 day residency for renewal & oath taking Thereafter a 10 year passport is issued. |
| Visa Free Travel | 150 Countries |
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