Country tax profile · 2026
St Kitts and Nevis VAT / sales tax
How St Kitts and Nevis taxes VAT / sales
St Kitts and Nevis charges a standard VAT/GST of 17% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for St Kitts and Nevis and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How St Kitts and Nevis's VAT / sales tax compares
St Kitts and Nevis'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%) · Antigua and Barbuda (17%) · Malawi (17.5%) · Barbados (17.5%)
Who is a tax resident of St Kitts and Nevis?
No personal income tax and no worldwide taxation of individuals; residence relevant only for other purposes.
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in St Kitts and Nevis?
St Kitts and Nevis charges a standard VAT/GST of 17% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.