Register your Company in St Lucia in 2-3 days (upon validation of your identification documents).*
Client confidentiality protection via secured systems.
Your company and its application for a bank account, including eBanking and credit card. Opening by correspondence.
A dedicated manager is available throughout the year to administer your company.
Complete our order form and make the payment for your chosen services. You will then be assigned a client manager to assist you through the incorporation process.
Your account manager will ask you for official documents which are required for your company formation.
Once your documents have been processed your company will be successfully incorporated subject to local authority approval.
Your account manager will guide you through the steps of completing your request of additional services such as bank accounts.
Our client portal will give you immediate access to all your documents as well as display your company structure.
Good to Know
St. Lucia’s international financial services industry has sprung up as a result of the country’s need to diversify its economic base, which — as a beneficiary of the U.S. Caribbean Basin Initiative, a member of the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM), and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) — is ripe for substantial expansion and growth.
| Governing corporate legislation | St Lucia International Business Companies Act of 1999 and International Business Companies Regulations, 2000. |
| Information published relating to company officers | There is a public registry. However, no names of shareholders, directors and officers are visible. Only the memorandum and articles of association are publicly accessible. |
| Accounting requirement | By no later than 3 months after the financial year-end of the company, the following are required:
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| Taxation | IBCs registered from 1 January 2019 shall be taxable under the new territorial tax system, created under the Income Tax Act and shall be subject to tax at 30% on income sourced within Saint Lucia. To the extent that a Saint Lucian IBC registered on or after 1 January 2019 generates income from foreign sources, or earns dividend income or derives capital gains, such income will not be taxed in Saint Lucia. IBCs are required to register with the Inland Revenue Department in Saint Lucia and will be issued a Tax Account Number (TAN). |
| Legislation | Modern offshore legislation. |
| Standard currency | EUR |
| Time to form | St Lucia has a fast and efficient registry: it takes about 48-72 hours to register a company (upon validation of your identification documents).* |
| Stability | Stable jurisdiction with a very good reputation. |
| Communication | Efficient communication means. |
| Time zone | Convenient world time zone: UTC/GMT-4 |
| Secretary required | No |
| Paid up capital requirement | No paid up capital requirement. The standard share capital is USD 50,000 but can be amended to fit your requirements. |
| Renewal Date | 1st of January / Each Year |
| Basis of legal System | Under Civil Law and Common Law. |
| Minimum directors/shareholders | Minimum of 1 director/shareholder |
| Bearer shares | Bearer shares are not permitted |
A certified copy 
of your passport, a certified copy of a second ID document (such as birth certificate / driver license / Identity Document), a certified copy of proof of domicile dated less than three months, 2 distinct professional letters*** and a bank reference letter dated less than three months, a curriculum vitae, as well as last 3 months’ bank statement. All in original.**
The type of companies that we form in St Lucia is known as an International Business Company (IBC).
IBCs are now deemed resident companies and subject to the provisions of the Income Tax Act and therefore will not be restricted from doing business in St Lucia.
All St Lucia IBCs became tax residents as of 1st July 2021. This means that those IBCs which were tax-exempt before that date are now required to register for a Tax Account Number.
An exemption exists for foreign-sourced income provided the IBC qualifies by meeting the economic substance requirements. Foreign sourced income is taxed at 30% and domestic sourced income is exempt.
While the company might be subject to local tax regulations in St Lucia, please consult with a tax/legal advisor in your country of residence, to determine your own tax liability.
No, there is no public register of company officers in St Lucia.
A minimum of 1 director and 1 shareholder should be appointed to setup a St Lucia International Business Company (IBC).
By no later than 3 months after the financial year-end of the company, the following are required:
There are no requirements to appoint a St Lucia resident in the company acting as director/shareholder.
No, there is no paid up capital requirement. The standard share capital is USD 50,000 but can be amended to fit your requirements.
No, bearer shares are not allowed in St Lucia and tend to disappear from most jurisdictions.
* Subject to the constraints of the due diligence procedure.
** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
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For those looking for a quick and streamlined company formation process, St. Lucia is a popular jurisdiction. St Lucia’s stable business environment, highly skilled workforce, and competitive operating costs have made it a popular destination for company formation. The country’s well-developed business infrastructure, including modern telecommunications and transportation systems, provides a range of advantages to international companies looking to expand their operations in the Caribbean region.
You can register your company at GCM in just a few simple steps with our streamlined company registration services in St. Lucia. We will guide you through the process and help you choose the right jurisdiction.
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