Government of Saint Lucia

Apply for Duty Free Concessions (Small Businesses)

Description: Any registered small business in Saint Lucia can make an application for a wavier of Import Duty and Consumption Tax. A small business is one in which: (i) not more than 50 persons are employed; (ii) annual turnover does not exceed $1,000,000; (iii) net assets do not exceed $500,000; and (iv) is locally owned.
Category: Business/Commerce
Office: Small Enterprise Development Unit
Deadline Date: None
Processing Time: Varies (see Notes)
Email:
Phone:
Fee: None
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12: 30 p.m.; 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Process:
  1. Complete the Concessions application form

  2. Complete sections 1 and 2 of the Site Visit form

  3. Submit the completed forms together with the documentation specified in the Checklist for fiscal incentives and duty free concessions.

  4. Applications are reviewed by the Ministry of Commerce. Complete applications are then submitted to the Cabinet of Ministers for decision.

Requirements: None
Notes: None