Saint Lucia: Waiver of 6% service charge tax on essential goods

Effective June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026

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September 26, 2025

The government of Saint Lucia on July 8, 2025, announced a waiver of the 6% service charge tax on essential goods, effective June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026.

This measure, under Statutory Instrument #82 of 2025, aims to alleviate economic pressure from rising global food prices on citizens.


For more information, contact a KPMG tax professional in the Eastern Caribbean:

Marianne Greenidge | mariannegreenidge@kpmg.bb

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