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THE MOST EXCLUSIVE DESTINATION
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THE MOST EXCLUSIVE DESTINATION
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A STABLE MARKET & A UNIQUE KNOW-HOW
In the heart of a postcard landscape, hotels, villas, and luxury boutiques give life to the dream.
Every year, more and more lucky people come to enjoy the chic and relaxed atmosphere of the island (annual average + 6% between 2010 and 2014). With a particular attention to detail, impeccable service, luxurious and elegant knowledge, St. Barths is at the highest level of luxury codes in the world. The cost of living in this paradise, where almost everything is imported, has skyrocketed but on the other hand allows to preserve the mass tourism of the island. The small French outpost enjoys political and institutional stability with an emphasis on tourism.
Economy in excellent shape
A booming real estate sector
St. Barths has more than 750 Villas on the rental market representing 1200-1300 Bedrooms.
AN ATTRACTIVE TAXATION FOR NATURAL PERSONS & LEGAL ENTITIES
ACQUISITION OF TAX RESIDENCE BY NATURAL PERSONS
The tax residents of Saint-Barthélemy are natural persons who:
THE EFFECTS OF THE TAX RESIDENCE OF NATURAL PERSONS
Persons residing in Saint-Barthélémy for more than 5 years are exempt from income tax and wealth tax (for property located in St Barthélémy), they are not subject to VAT or other taxes and they do not pay inheritance tax for property situated on the island and for the benefit of theirs residing in a country without the right of succession. In summary, the effects of the tax residence of Saint-Barthélemy are confined to the income generated on the island.
ACQUISITION OF TAX RESIDENCE BY LEGAL ENTITIES
Legal entities resident in Saint-Barthélemy tax are those whose:
THE EFFECTS OF TAX RESIDENCE OF LEGAL PERSONS
To sum up, as for natural persons, legal entities, even residents of Saint-Barthélemy, remain taxable on income generated in metropolitan France or abroad.
Contact your expert to define your tailor-made acquisition process and to assist you throughout the implementation of your project.
Mrs Monique TURBE
St-Barths Real-Estate Market Expert
International Number:
+ 0590 690 28 30 62
+ 33 699 75 25 65
Considering confidentiality our exclusive properties for sale are only available on request at the following address: [email protected]