Tax Appeal of St. Kitts Immigration

St. Kitts and Nevis holds the distinction of being the world's pioneer in investment immigration, launching their Citizenship by Investment Program back in 1984. Based on available information, here are the key points and advantages:

Investment options include:

• US$150,000 donation to the Sustainable Growth Fund
• US$200,000 property purchase (resaleable after 7 years)
• US$400,000 property purchase (resaleable after 5 years)

Benefits include:

• Passport obtainable within 3-6 months
• Visa-free access to 157 countries, including the EU
• Commonwealth membership
• No residency requirements

While many immigration consultants tout St. Kitts as a tax haven, boasting no personal income tax, inheritance tax, or gift tax, is it truly tax-free? The answer is no - after all, government revenue must come from somewhere. Let's examine the existing taxes: