Tax residency in Antigua & Barbuda: the 2026 guide
No personal income tax and an affordable Caribbean citizenship-by-investment programme.
Antigua & Barbuda has no personal income tax (it was abolished in 2016). Its citizenship-by-investment programme grants a second passport via a donation (from around US$230,000 for a family) or real estate, with a light presence requirement. It's a twin-island Caribbean nation with strong visa-free travel.
How residency in Antigua & Barbuda works
The main route is citizenship by investment — a National Development Fund donation or qualifying real estate — granting citizenship and a passport. There's a small physical-presence requirement over the first years to maintain citizenship; ordinary residency is also available.
How your income is taxed
There is no personal income tax. Government revenue comes from consumption taxes, duties, tourism and programme fees. Personal income and worldwide earnings of individuals are not taxed.
Requirements & cost at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Personal income tax | 0% (abolished 2016) |
| Citizenship by investment | Donation from ~US$230k (family) |
| Presence | Light (first years) |
| Travel | Strong visa-free access |
| Region | Caribbean |
Who it suits
Best for families wanting an affordable second passport and a zero-personal-income-tax base with good travel freedom.
Making the move, step by step
Choosing Antigua & Barbuda is only half the job. To actually benefit you must become tax resident here and stop being tax resident where you are now — meeting the local day-count or ties test, obtaining a tax residency certificate, and formally cutting ties to your former country.
Watch for an exit tax on the way out, and the tie-breaker rules in any double tax treaty between Antigua & Barbuda and your current home. Our full walk-through: how to establish tax residency abroad.
Where it fits in a borderless plan
Residency is one flag of several. Most people pair a base like Antigua & Barbuda with offshore capital structuring and a self-custody plan for their Bitcoin. See the wider map in countries with no income tax in 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does Antigua tax income?
No — personal income tax was abolished in 2016. Individuals pay no tax on personal or worldwide income.
How much is Antigua citizenship by investment?
A family can qualify via a National Development Fund donation from around US$230,000, plus fees, or through qualifying real estate. Confirm current figures before applying.
Is there a residence requirement?
There's a modest presence requirement over the first years to keep the citizenship, lighter than most residency programmes.
Official sources
Rules change — always confirm the current position with the primary authority:
Ready to build your borderless plan?
Book a private strategy call — we'll map your residency, capital and Bitcoin setup end to end.