Country tax profile · 2026
Antigua and Barbuda VAT / sales tax
How Antigua and Barbuda taxes VAT / sales
Antigua and Barbuda charges a standard VAT/GST of 17% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Antigua and Barbuda and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Antigua and Barbuda's VAT / sales tax compares
Antigua and Barbuda's VAT / sales tax of 17% is the 80th highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a North America average of 10.2%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Sudan (17%) · Luxembourg (17%) · Bosnia and Herzegovina (17%) · St Kitts and Nevis (17%) · Malawi (17.5%) · Barbados (17.5%)
Who is a tax resident of Antigua and Barbuda?
No personal income tax exists (abolished in 2016), so there is no income-tax residency trigger for individuals. For CBI-obtained citizenship, holders must spend at least 5 days in the country during the first 5 years, but this is an immigration, not a tax, requirement.
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda charges a standard VAT/GST of 17% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.