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Guides for St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Start a business

Registering, licensing and running a business, from choosing a structure to hiring your first employee.

What this guide will cover

This guide is in preparation. Each topic is published only after it has been checked against official sources for St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

  • Choosing a structureSole trader, partnership or company
  • RegisteringBusiness names and company incorporation
  • Tax and social securityRegistering as an employer and taxpayer
  • LicencesTrade and sector-specific permissions
  • FinanceBanks, credit unions and development finance
  • IncentivesOfficial investment incentives and how to apply

Business help in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Professionals who can help you set up and run a business.