Become an Authorised Agent

Working closely with Authorised Agents, the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme supports new applications from most countries.

The Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme welcomes new agents that would support prospective candidates for citizenship and assist in the process. All Authorised Agents are expected to abide fully with guidelines issued in relation to the application process.

All applications must be accompanied by the prescribed fee; and such evidence of the applicant’s professional qualifications, ability, resources, experience and integrity, as the Citizenship by Investment Programme may require.

An Authorised Agent shall maintain a place of business in Saint Lucia and shall promptly inform the Citizenship by Investment Programme of any changes in the address.

An Authorised Agent shall sign a written agreement with the Citizenship by Investment Board, among other things, agreeing to adhere to the terms and conditions of the Programme.

Authorised Agents play a vital role in ensuring that applications uploaded on the application portal are complete and in accordance with the Citizenship By Investment Legislation.

Authorised Agents must comply strictly with any guidelines issued by the Citizenship by Investment Board in relation to the application process.

Selection Criteria

1.    Person of good repute.

2.    No criminal record.

Fees

Annual licence fees are payable by January 31st of each year.

A person applying for an initial Authorised Agent licence, after January 31st in any year, may pay a pro-rated fee on application for a licence with the Unit.

Authorised Agent Application Fee: USD 1,000.00

Authorised Agent Annual License Fee: USD10,000.00

Commission

The commission paid to Authorised Agents on every successful application under the National Economic Fund is as follows:  

Successful Applications per Calendar Year

Commission Percentage (%)

1 - 49 (10%)

50 - 99 (15%)

100 - 129 (17.5%)

130 and above (20%)

Start your Application

To begin your application, please download the official Saint Lucia Citizenship By Investment Programme forms below.

Guidelines for Authorised Agents

Application For Authorised Agent Licence

Application for the Renewal of Authorised Agent Licence

Statutory Declaration – Attachment 1A

Shareholders Profile – Attachment 1C

Please note: You MUST USE THIS FORM to upload your application.
A printed version of the application MUST be hand delivered to the Citizenship by Investment Unit.

The applicant to be authorised may:

Be a company, partnership or individual.

The applicant to be an Authorised Agent must:

• Maintain a place of business in Saint Lucia

• In the case of an individual applicant and each director and each individual shareholder provide:

  • a statutory declaration (Form 1A)

  • a reference letter from a bank

  • a certificate of good standing from any professional body to which he/she belongs or where such is not applicable provide a reference from a business associate or independent professional (e.g. lawyer, accountant) personally known to the Applicant for at least five years

  • an Income Tax Clearance Certificate

  • an NIC Clearance Certificate.

• In the case of a company or partnership, provide:

  • audited financial statements for the period immediately preceding the date of application

  • the requisite incorporation documents and certificates of registration as mandated by the Laws of Saint Lucia.

• Retain the services of a chartered accountant.

• Have an agreement with ALL persons acting on behalf of or in conjunction with the Authorised Agent binding such persons to the provisions of the Act, Regulations and the guidelines issued by the CIB.

• Notify the Unit forthwith of the intent to change any of the directors, partners and shareholders or the place of business maintained in Saint Lucia.

• Undergo a due diligence background check.
  

The applicant to be an Authorised Agent must not:

• In the applicant's case, or the case of any of its associates, have a criminal record.

• In the applicant's case, or the case of any of its associates, be bankrupt.

• Have had any license revoked for any other Citizenship by Investment Programme.

Application Process

• All application forms MUST be submitted in electronic form and printed copy.

• Supporting documents must be attached to applications before they can be processed by the Unit.

• All applications must be accompanied by the US $1000 application fee to be considered.

• All fees MUST be paid directly into the Bank of Saint Lucia account of the Citizenship by Investment Board. The deposit slip clearly showing the name of the depositor and the date of the deposit must be attached to the application as evidence that the fees have been paid.

Issuance of Authorised Agent Licence

• The annual licence fee of $10,000 USD will become due within 14 days of notice of approval.

• The annual license fee of $10, 000 USD will ordinarily be due on January 1st of each calendar year and will be prorated when paid during the course of the year.

• The Authorised Agent License shall be revoked if the annual licence fee remains unpaid for fourteen (14) calendar days after it has become

• The Authorised Agent will be required to sign a written agreement with the Citizenship by Investment Board, agreeing to adhere to the terms and conditions of the Unit, among other things;

• An Authorised Agent's License will be revoked if the ability, resources, experience or integrity of the Authorised Agent has fallen below the standard that may reasonably be expected.

Renewal of Authorised Agent Licence

• The Authorised Agent Licence will become due for renewal on an annual basis.

• The application for renewal must be made on the prescribed form.

• The Authorised Agent will be subject to rigorous reviews of their performance and suitability for continued involvement with the Citizenship by Investment Programme before the decision to renew the licence is made. The review will be conducted against a set of published criteria.

These Guidelines are issued by the Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Board.