Online Application

To improve the ease of doing business in Saint Lucia, investors can now complete the Trade Licence application online. This will offer you the applicant improved efficiency, convenience, better accuracy, and improved response time.

Protecting your business is primarily your responsibility

In 2005 the Government of Saint Lucia approved a waiver of import duty and consumption tax to businesses for surveillance and security equipment. The full list of equipment is available on the Ministry of Commerce website http://www.commerce.gov.lc Protect your home and valuables, and keep your family and business safe from potential break-ins by burglars.

The Trade Licence Bill is now at an advance stage

The Trade Licences Act Cap 13.04. which was enacted to police the entry of foreign corporate entities in areas deemed sensitive enough to require protection has been the subject of extensive review for the last 2 years. This review was spurred on by the realization that the current regime no longer adequately and efficiently serves its mandate. By the end of 2020, this act will be replaced with a more robust regime.

Created by the Investment Coordination Unit of the Ministry of Commerce, International Trade, Investment, Enterprise Development and Consumer Affairs

"Good Regulation should be conducive to business and to customer protection." ~Jamie Dimon~