Gustavia is the Caribbean address that money keeps to itself. 25 square kilometers, a harbor of superyachts, and a fiscal status the French Republic granted and never revoked.
| Income | Tax | Effective | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| $300K | $0 | 0% | $300K |
| $1M | $0 | 0% | $1M |
| $3M | $0 | 0% | $3M |
Special regime. French income tax on local income falls away after 5 years of residence
Simplified marginal model, indicative 2026 brackets, non-US single filer. Run the engine with your own income, exit, passports, and family to see where Gustavia (St Barths) ranks for you.
EU nationals settle freely. Everyone else routes through a French long stay visa. No sales tax, no income tax on locally sourced income once you have 5 years of residence.
| From | Hours |
|---|---|
| New York | 4.4 |
| London | 9 |
| Zurich | 9.7 |
| Dubai | 15.3 |
| Singapore | 22.1 |
| Tel Aviv | 12.7 |
On the simplified 2026 model, about $0, an effective 0%, leaving $1M. At $300K the rate is 0%, at $3M it is 0%. Social contributions, deductions, and treaties are not included. Special regime: French income tax on local income falls away after 5 years of residence
EU nationals settle freely. Everyone else routes through a French long stay visa. No sales tax, no income tax on locally sourced income once you have 5 years of residence. Routes that matter for money: Founder & talent.
The cost index is 132 against Zurich at 100, safety 9/10, schools 5/10, 2,900 sun hours a year.
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Tax figures use a simplified marginal model with indicative 2026 brackets for a non-US single filer, ignore social contributions, most deductions, wealth taxes, and treaties, and are not advice. Residence rules change often. Verify before acting.