Saint Lucia taxes

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Saint Lucia tax notes

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Tourism Taxes - Tourism Levy

Amount USD LOW Rate: 3%, Amount USD High Rate: 6%

A Tourism Levy charged per person per night on registered tourism accommodation services to finance tourism marketing and development.

Source: Saint Lucia Tourism Levy Act and implementation

Consumption Taxes - VAT OR Sales TAX

Standard Rate Percent: 12.5%, Reduced Rate Percent: 10%

Value Added Tax (VAT) applies to most goods and services; there are reduced rates for accommodation, food, beverage and other tourism-related services.

Source: Saint Lucia Inland Revenue – VAT FAQ

Customs AND Duty Free

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Customs duty-free allowances for visitors include specified tobacco and alcohol quantities; imported goods beyond allowances are subject to duty and VAT.

Source: Saint Lucia travel and customs entry info

Customs AND Imports

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Imported goods are subject to customs duties and VAT (or applicable taxes) under Saint Lucia customs laws; duty-free allowances apply to personal effects up to specified limits.

Source: Saint Lucia travel and customs information

Primary sources: Economy of Saint Lucia – currency context, Saint Lucia departure tax details – official travel guide. Full dataset: taxes.json.

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