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THE MOST EXCLUSIVE DESTINATION   Far from din and crowded beaches of popular destinations, St. Barths offers a French gentle way of life under the Caribbean sun. By air or ocean, many convenient ways to come to St. Barths. THE PERFECT LOCATION IN THE CARIBBEAN 15 minutes flight to St. Maarten-Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) which deserves more than 30 destinations in the world including United-States, Europe, Caribbean, Canada and South America. 4 hours flight from New-York & 3 hours from Miami. 30 minutes navigation from St. Maarten.  A PRESERVED PARADISE ISLAND 14 exceptional beaches considered among the best in the world. In order to preserve the island's natural reserves, the collectivity issues a town plan that includes between 65% and 70% of non-constructible areas.  A GLAMOROUS DESTINATION St. Barths has chosen to develop a high-end tourism, with a premium service in order to preserve the tranquility of the island. The island attracting a top of the range and luxury clientele, looking for quality labels with that little extra touch. One of the safest destinations in the world.

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

• In St. Barths, everyone finds work, the employment rate is very high (86.1% in 2015) and unemployment is almost nonexistent (unemployment rates 4.3% in 2015).
• The Territory's sound finance and the absence of debt allow it to support certain sectors like construction and tourism.

A booming real estate sector

• In 2016, more than 230 villas were sold in the most famous French West Indies.
• Average prices in real estate still continued to increase since the economic downturn in 2008.

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:

• Reside for more than 5 years on the island;
• Have been working for more than 5 years on the island;
• Hold the center of their economic, material and moral interests on the island.

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 effective management seat has been on the island for more than 5 years;
• Whose control is carried out, directly or indirectly, by a tax resident of the island;
• In practice, investors create a company in St. Barths, and acquire tax residence after a period of 5 years;
• During the first period of 5 years, they are taxed by the tax center of Basse-Terre, and benefit from a tax reduction of 30%.

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.

YOUR ACQUISITION PROCESS

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: sales@myvillainstbarth.com