Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment

Acquire Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment

Antigua and Barbuda offers a Citizenship by Investment Program, which is regulated by the Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Regulations 2014 Act, amended in 2016.

Under this program, individuals that make an economic contribution to the country, may become Antigua and Barbuda’s citizens, along with their dependents.

investment


Donation to the National Development Fund (NDF)

– US$100,000 non-refundable contribution to the National Development Fund (NDF) for a family of 4 or less
+ Processing fees of US$25,000

– US$125,000 non-refundable contribution to the National Development Fund (NDF) for a family of 5 or more.
+ Processing fees of US$15,000 for each additional dependent

Requirements


– Primary applicant must be over 18 years.
– Primary applicant and dependents do not suffer contagious disease and/or serious health problems.
– Not to have been convicted in any country of an offence, with a custodial penalty of more than six months’ imprisonment, unless he or she has received a free pardon.
– Not to be subject of a criminal investigation.
– Not to be a potential national security risk to Antigua and Barbuda or to any other country.
– Not to be involved in any activity likely to cause disrepute to the country.
– Not to have been denied a visa to a country with which Antigua and Barbuda has visa-free travel.
– After obtaining citizenship, the new citizen must spend 5 days in the country during the first 5-year period to maintain citizenship.
– Nationals of the restricted countries listed below, may apply to the Antigua and Barbuda CIP if they migrated before the age of majority and/or have maintained permanent residence for at least 10 years in Canada, UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, or UAE and maintain no economic ties to any restricted country.

Restricted Nationalities


Afghanistan, North Korea, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Yemen, Sudan


dual citizenship


Dual citizenship is recognized in Antigua and Barbuda. You are not required to renounce your previous nationality to become a citizen of Antigua and Barbuda.

 

Visa Free Travel

With your new passport from Antigua and Barbuda you’ll be able to access 154 countries visa free

Taxes

All income of the citizens or residents of Antigua and Barbuda is free of any kind of local taxes, whether the income is remitted or not. Antigua and Barbuda is a traditionally low tax and offshore jurisdiction free from personal income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax and wealth tax. There is a real property tax from 0.1% up to 0.5% on the assessed market value of the property.

Any international business may be managed through an IBC (international business corporation), and its profits will be exempt from tax. Learn more about Antigua and Barbuda IBCs.

This should not be construed as tax advice. We have access to a global network of qualified attorneys and accountants who can give you the proper advice for your particular circumstances.  Contact us for further information.

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