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Mauritius
Singapore
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Panama
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Antigua and Barbuda
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Grenada
Saint Lucia
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Mexico Antigua and BarbudaCentral America & Caribbean |  SpainEurope |  Saint LuciaCentral America & Caribbean | |
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| Overview | Antigua and Barbuda is a Caribbean jurisdiction with a long-standing Citizenship by Investment programme and structured residency / corporate options. Bordercase coordinates with authorised local agents. | Spain offers structured EU residency routes for individuals, families, and entrepreneurs, including the digital nomad visa introduced under the Startups Law. Bordercase coordinates with licensed Spanish partners for filings. | Saint Lucia is a Caribbean jurisdiction with a Citizenship by Investment programme launched in 2016. Bordercase coordinates with authorised local agents. |
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| Currency | XCD | EUR | XCD |
| Language | English | Spanish | English |
| Time zone | UTC-4 | UTC+1 | UTC-4 |
| EU member | No | Yes | No |
| Schengen | No | Yes | No |
| Residency | Antigua & Barbuda routes:
| Spanish residency routes:
The Golden Visa has been phased out for real estate purchases. | Saint Lucia routes:
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| Company setup | IBCs are common in international structures. Reporting and substance frameworks have tightened. | SL (Sociedad Limitada) is the standard private company. Registration involves NIE / NIF, notary, mercantile registry, and tax registration. Spanish tax residency triggers worldwide income reporting; the Beckham Law (special tax regime) may apply to eligible relocated workers. | Domestic companies and IBCs are common in international structures. |
| Banking | Banking is selective. KYC and source-of-funds documentation are central. Bordercase coordinates banking introductions. | Personal banking for residents is straightforward; corporate banking depends on activity and structure. Bordercase coordinates introductions for non-standard cases. | Banking is selective. Bordercase coordinates banking introductions through current partners. |
| Family | CBI applications can include qualifying dependents under conditions. | Family reunification is supported on most residency routes after a qualifying period. Schools (public, private, international) are widely available; the public system is generally accessible to legal residents. | CBI can include qualifying dependents. |
| Risks | Risks Bordercase watches for:
| Risks Bordercase watches for in Spain:
| Risks Bordercase watches for in Saint Lucia:
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| Documents | Typical CBI documents:
| Typical Spanish residency documents:
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