Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

Schedule 5

RATE OF TAX

(Section 80)
1. On the chargeable income of every individual, unincorporated body of persons or trustee—
Income YearRate of Tax
1988On the first $6,000 and under     10%
On the next $6,000 viz. 6,001–12,000     20%
On the next $5,000 viz. 12,001–17,000     30%
On the remainder     40%
1989On the first $8,000 and under     10%
On the next $7,000 viz. 8,001–15,000     15%
On the next $5,000 viz. 15,001–20,000     25%
On the remainder.      30%
1990On the first $10,000 and under.      10%
On the next $10,000 viz. 10,001–20,000     15%
On the next $10,000 viz. 20,001–30,000     20%
On the remainder     30%
2. On the chargeable income, on every dollar thereof, of—
(a)companies existing before the commencement of this Act—
(i)for the income year 1988–40%
(ii)for the income year 1989–35%
(iii)for the income year 1990–33%
(iv)for income year 2003-33%
(v)for income year 2004-32%
(vi)for income year 2005 and subsequent income years-30%
(aa)The rates specified in items (iv), (v) and (vi) are applicable to companies who prior to income year 2003—
     (i)     have no arrears of income or any other tax administered by the Inland Revenue Department; and
     (ii)     have complied with the requirements of any enactment administered by the Inland Revenue Department.
(ab)Despite subparagraph (aa), a company which complies with the provisions of subparagraph (aa) subsequent to income year 2003, shall only be entitled to the prevailing reduced rates for the income year in which the company complies and for subsequent income years.
(b)10% with effect from income year 2001 and for subsequent income years up to income year 2005.
(Amended by Act 9 of 2001and S.I.64/2003)
3. On the chargeable income of every individual, unincorporated body of persons or trustee until the payment of the retroactive salary increase for people in the public service for the period April, 1994 to December, 1995–
GRADEANNUAL INCOMETAX RATE
1–2$11,580 and below0%
3–9$11,581 – $28,3805%
10–18$28,381 and above10%

(Inserted by S.I. 86/1995)