Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Caribbean · VC · 2 treaties

Tax profile

Common questions

How long does it take to become a tax resident?

You can become a tax resident after 183 days.

What is the dividend withholding tax rate?

There is a 0% dividend withholding tax.

Does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have a crypto tax?

Cryptocurrency is classified as exempt for tax purposes.

What makes you a tax resident — and how hard it is to stop being one.

• 183+ days physically present in a calendar year
• ordinarily resident under the Income Tax Act

Official guidance points to a day-count test for residence, so leaving and staying below the threshold is the main way to stop being resident. The rules shown do not indicate a citizenship, domicile, or long-tail exit regime that would keep someone taxable after departure.

Source: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Income Tax Act (Cap. 435)

Tax treaty network (2)

In-force double-tax treaty partners. Treaty-reduced withholding (dividends / interest / royalties) shown where the official source publishes a rate; otherwise the country's statutory rate applies unless the treaty text provides a reduction.