Can Americans own land in the Caribbean?

Foreign investment is readily welcomed into the Caribbean, meaning the process for buying, owning and selling properties is most often straightforward. With 30 countries and territories in the Caribbean, procedures can vary but most simply require prospective residents to register with a central bank.



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The cheapest Caribbean islands to invest in property are Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and the Dominican Republic. Among the islands that offer citizenship by investment, Grenada has the most affordable property. The average price per square metre there is $2,000.

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An unincorporated United States insular area, of which there are currently thirteen, three in the Caribbean (Navassa Island, Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands) and ten in the Pacific (American Samoa, Baker Island, Guam, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Atoll, the ...

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Some of the safest islands to venture to in the Caribbean include Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, The British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Martinique, Montserrat, and St Barts. Check out our article: Living in the Caribbean – The Pros and Cons You Need to Know.

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In the Cayman Islands, there is no property tax, personal income tax, corporate income tax, capital gains tax, VAT, or payroll tax. In addition, there is no withholding tax on dividends, interest, royalties, or fees for technical services. In the Cayman Islands, gift tax and capital gains tax also do not apply.

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The Cayman Islands are termed tax neutral. The Cayman Islands offers: No Property Tax. No Income Tax. No Capital Gains Tax.

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Owner Real Estate Do you want to stay longer in Aruba? This is possible when you own a house in Aruba, a timeshare apartment or a Yacht on Aruba (minimum 14 meters long). You can stay in Aruba for up to 180 days. You must have a private travel insurance in this case.

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Yes, a US citizen can live in the Caribbean. To do so, you must obtain a Long-Stay Visa or Residence Permit – which will enable you to stay in the region for more than 180 days – or invest in one of the Caribbean's citizenship-by-investment programs.

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