Location
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA – An Island in the Caribbean Sea
Antigua and Barbuda is an island nation in the eastern Caribbean Sea. The island consists of two main islands, Antigua and Barbuda.
This tourist island has warm year-round sunshine thanks to its tropical climate with 365 days of windswept beaches. Antigua & Barbuda is always a favorite destination for visitors as its natural beauty.
Thanks to its ideal location, Antigua is a regional and international tourist center, with a newly upgraded modern airport providing direct international flights to travelers from North America and Europe.
In the 189 countries, Antigua is ranked high in the World Bank’s 2015 business reports. Antigua is ranked 2nd in all Eastern Caribbean countries in all important areas.
“Antigua & Barbuda is ranked 21st globally for visa exemptions to 132 countries around the world. Tourism paradise with the beach of romantic white sand has attracted many investors, entrepreneurs and celebrities own passport every year “
General Information
Politics
Economy
| GDP PER CAPITA | 25.998 USD |
| GDP GROWTH | 3,6 % |
| MAJOR ECONOMIC SECTOR | Services, Industry, Agriculture |
| VAT | 15 % |
| CORPORATION TAX | 25 % |
| PERSONAL INCOME TAX | Maximum tax exemption |
| MONTHLY COST OF LIVING | 550 – 1100 USD |
The Antigua and Barbuda (A & B) Citizenship By Investment Program was established in 2014, is one of the newest citizenship programs in the world.
The program allows you and your family to travel visa-free to 132 countries around the world. Moreover, A&B also allows the dual citizenship for investors, and offers the incredible benefits from investment such as the opportunity to expand your business and reduce tax.
1. The National Development Fund
- Investment with 100,000 USD for family of 4
- Investment with 125,000 USD for family of 5 or over
**The donation to NDF is non-refundable
The investment of 100,000 USD (family of 4) is the current rate with promotion 50% reduction and only extends until 31/10/2019; after this time the investment will back to normal rate at 200,000 USD
2. The Real Estate/Business Investment
Investment with 400,000 USD, with unlimited dependents
- Lifetime citizenship for family and children with one-time investment
- Direct citizenship in Caribbean country
- Visa free travel to EU Schengen countries including UK and Ireland
- No wealth, inheritance, personal income taxes
- No personal visit required
- No requirement to live and Antigua before or after getting citizenhip
- No interviews, business experience or language tests
- Fast 3 months processing time for citizenship
- Best second passport for travel
- Free movement in the Caribbean CARICOM countries
- Freely hold dual or multiple citizenship with other countries
The passport is granted for 5 years validity period after that it can be renewed. To renew after 5 years, you must have visited Antigua for about 5 days)