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Caribbean VAT, GST, and sales tax comparison

Compare broad consumption tax regimes across Caribbean markets, including VAT, GST, sales tax, expenditure tax, and no-VAT notes where listed.

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2026-02-09

VAT and sales tax matrix

Rows are generated from matching structured fields in the tax dataset, with country pages linked for deeper context.

Country Tax or fee Published amount/rate Notes Sources
AnguillaXCD VAT Or Sales TaxOfficial-source backed Standard Rate Percent: 13%; Reduced Rate Percent: 0% General Services Tax on consumption of goods and services applies; effective 1 August 2025 under legislation from the Government of Anguilla.
Antigua and BarbudaXCD VAT Or Sales TaxContextual-source backed Standard Rate Percent: 15%; Reduced Rate Percent: 12.5% Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) is a consumption tax on goods and services; a reduced rate may apply to hotel and tourism services.
ArubaAWG VAT Or Sales TaxMixed source quality Standard Rate Percent: 0%; Reduced Rate Percent: 0% Aruba does not have a traditional VAT but uses turnover and sector taxes. The government has considered VAT implementation, but it has been postponed.
BahamasBSD VAT Or Sales TaxMixed official and contextual sources Standard Rate Percent: 10%; Reduced Rate Percent: 0% Value Added Tax (VAT) is applied broadly to most goods and services within The Bahamas.
BarbadosBBD VAT Or Sales TaxMixed official and contextual sources Standard Rate Percent: 17.5%; Reduced Rate Percent: 7.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) is imposed on a wide range of goods and services, including tourism accommodation and related services.
BelizeBZD VAT Or Sales TaxMixed official and contextual sources Standard Rate Percent: 12.5%; Reduced Rate Percent: 0% General Sales Tax (GST) applies to most goods and services in Belize, including tourism-related services and products.
BermudaBMD VAT Or Sales TaxOfficial-source backed Standard Rate Percent: 0%; Reduced Rate Percent: 0% Bermuda does not operate a VAT/GST sales tax regime; government tax administration focuses on payroll tax, customs duties, and sector-specific taxes.
BonaireUSD VAT Or Sales TaxContextual-source backed Standard Rate Percent: 8%; Reduced Rate Percent: 6% Bonaire uses an Expenditure Tax system rather than a VAT; expenditure tax applies to the supply of goods and services, with different rates for goods and services.
British Virgin IslandsUSD VAT Or Sales TaxContextual-source backed Standard Rate Percent: 0%; Reduced Rate Percent: 0% The British Virgin Islands does not levy a general sales tax or VAT on goods and services.
Cayman IslandsKYD VAT Or Sales TaxMixed source quality Standard Rate Percent: 0%; Reduced Rate Percent: 0% The Cayman Islands has no Value Added Tax (VAT) or general sales tax on goods and services.
CubaCUP VAT Or Sales TaxMixed source quality Standard Rate Percent: 10%; Reduced Rate Percent: 0% Cuba imposes a sales and services tax on goods and services; the standard sales tax rate is generally applied based on official fiscal policy.
CuraçaoANG VAT Or Sales TaxContextual-source backed Standard Rate Percent: 6%; Reduced Rate Percent: 7% Curaçao applies a national sales tax (Omzetbelasting or OB) on most goods and services; the standard rate is 6%, with a special rate of 7% on short-term tourist accommodations.
DominicaXCD VAT Or Sales TaxMixed official and contextual sources Standard Rate Percent: 15%; Reduced Rate Percent: 10% Value Added Tax (VAT) applies to most goods and services in Dominica; a reduced rate applies to hotel accommodation and tourism-related services.
Dominican RepublicDOP VAT Or Sales TaxMixed source quality Standard Rate Percent: 18%; Reduced Rate Percent: 0% The Dominican Republic applies ITBIS (Impuesto sobre Transferencia de Bienes Industrializados y Servicios), a value-added tax applied to most goods and services.
GrenadaXCD VAT Or Sales TaxMixed official and contextual sources Standard Rate Percent: 15%; Reduced Rate Percent: 10% Value Added Tax (VAT) is applied to most goods and services; tourism accommodation and related services have a reduced VAT rate.
GuadeloupeEUR VAT Or Sales TaxMixed source quality Standard Rate Percent: 8.5%; Reduced Rate Percent: 2.1% Value Added Tax (VAT) applies in Guadeloupe under French and EU rules, with standard and reduced rates depending on the type of good or service.
GuyanaGYD VAT Or Sales TaxMixed source quality Standard Rate Percent: 14%; Reduced Rate Percent: 0% Guyana applies Value Added Tax (VAT) at 14% on most goods and services supplied within the country by registered persons.
HaitiHTG VAT Or Sales TaxContextual-source backed Standard Rate Percent: 10%; Reduced Rate Percent: 0% Haiti applies a standard Value Added Tax (VAT) or sales tax on most goods and services.
JamaicaJMD VAT Or Sales TaxMixed source quality Standard Rate Percent: 17.5%; Reduced Rate Percent: 10% General Consumption Tax (GCT), Jamaica's principal indirect tax on goods and services, applies broadly including many tourism-related services. A reduced rate applies to hotel accommodation and direct tourism services.
MartiniqueEUR VAT Or Sales TaxOfficial-source backed Standard Rate Percent: 8.5%; Reduced Rate Percent: 2.1% Value Added Tax (VAT) applies in Martinique under French tax law, with standard, reduced and special rates depending on types of goods and services.
MontserratXCD VAT Or Sales TaxOfficial-source backed Standard Rate Percent: 0%; Reduced Rate Percent: 0% Montserrat does not impose VAT or a broad goods/services sales tax; instead, consumption tax applies to specific imported goods.
Puerto RicoUSD Sales and Use TaxMixed source quality Standard Rate Percent: 11.5%; Reduced Rate Percent: 4% Puerto Rico's principal indirect tax is the Sales and Use Tax (Impuesto sobre Ventas y Uso, or IVU) charged on most goods and services.The standard combined Puerto Rico sales tax rate is 11.5% (10.5% state + 1% municipal). Some business-to-business or designated services may be taxed at 4%.
SabaUSD General Expenditure TaxMixed source quality Standard Rate Percent: 8%; Reduced Rate Percent: 6% Caribbean Netherlands applies an Expenditure Tax (ABB) instead of a standard VAT; goods and services sold on Saba are taxed under this system.
Saint BarthélemyEUR VAT Or Sales TaxContextual-source backed Standard Rate Percent: 0%; Reduced Rate Percent: 0% Saint Barthelemy does not apply standard French VAT; it has autonomous tax authority and does not levy a goods and services VAT in the territory.
Saint Kitts and NevisXCD VAT Or Sales TaxMixed source quality Standard Rate Percent: 17%; Reduced Rate Percent: 10% Value Added Tax (VAT) charged on goods and services in Saint Kitts and Nevis; a reduced VAT rate applies to accommodation, dining and many tourism-related services.
Saint LuciaXCD VAT Or Sales TaxOfficial-source backed Standard Rate Percent: 12.5%; Reduced Rate Percent: 10% Value Added Tax (VAT) applies to most goods and services; there are reduced rates for accommodation, food, beverage and other tourism-related services.Standard VAT is 12.5%, with a 10% rate applicable to hotel accommodation and related services. Zero-rating and exemptions apply to specified goods and services.
Saint MartinEUR VAT Or Sales TaxContextual-source backed Standard Rate Percent: 8%; Reduced Rate Percent: 0% Saint Martin (French side) applies a local VAT-style tax on goods and services as part of its autonomous tax code; details vary locally under collectivity tax rules.VAT on the French side is generally around 8 % on goods and services, although specific rates and exceptions can vary.
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesXCD VAT Or Sales TaxOfficial-source backed Standard Rate Percent: 16%; Reduced Rate Percent: 10% Value Added Tax (VAT) is charged on most goods and services; there are different VAT rates for standard, reduced, and accommodation categories.Official Inland Revenue listing shows VAT rates including 16 % standard and 11 % for hotel accommodation, though some business resources cite 15 % standard and reduced 10 %...
Sint EustatiusUSD ABB Or Expenditure TaxMixed source quality Standard Rate Percent: 6%; Reduced Rate Percent: 4% The General Expenditure Tax (Algemene Bestedingsbelasting, ABB) is applied in Sint Eustatius instead of a traditional VAT. It applies to goods and services — e.g., a 4% rate on services and a 6% rate on goods.
Sint MaartenANG Turnover TaxContextual-source backed Standard Rate Percent: 5%; Reduced Rate Percent: 0% Sint Maarten's principal indirect tax is Turnover Tax (TOT) charged on business revenues, which is generally reflected in sales prices of goods and services.TOT is charged on the delivery of goods and services by businesses; this is not a standard VAT but effectively functions as a consumption tax. Some components like existing room...
SurinameSRD VATMixed source quality Standard Rate Percent: 10% Value Added Tax applies to goods and services nationwide, including tourism-related services.
Trinidad and TobagoTTD VATMixed official and contextual sources Standard Rate Percent: 12.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) is applied to most goods and services within the country, including tourism-related services.
Turks and Caicos IslandsUSD General Tax OverviewMixed source quality Reference note There is no general VAT, sales tax, or GST in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The primary indirect taxes relate to the hotel and tourism accommodation tax applied to tourism services.
US Virgin IslandsUSD General Indirect Tax ContextMixed source quality Reference note There is no general sales tax or broad VAT in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Businesses may be subject to a gross receipts tax on revenue, but this does not directly apply as a consumer tax on goods and services.

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