0% CGT. 4–8% Coastal Yields.
Direct Citizenship From USD 230K.
Here’s the Complete Picture.
Antigua and Barbuda offers 100% foreign ownership, zero capital gains tax, USD 1,200–2,200/m² coastal entry pricing, and one of the Caribbean’s most established Citizenship by Investment programmes. Prime short-term rental assets in English Harbour and Jolly Harbour deliver up to 8% gross. The report covers the full case — including CBI policy risk, hurricane exposure, and why the exit market is thinner than the brochures suggest.
- 0% capital gains tax and 0.1–0.5% annual property holding tax: structurally lower cost of ownership than most OECD markets
- 4–8% gross yields on prime coastal short-term rental assets; well-run luxury properties at the top end of the range
- Citizenship by Investment from USD 230K (NDF) or USD 325K (approved real estate): direct citizenship, not residency
- 100% foreign freehold ownership permitted with an Alien Landholding Licence (5–7% of purchase price)
- CBI-backed demand floor: structured buyer pool in the USD 230K–500K+ investment segment supporting resale liquidity
- 3–7% annual price appreciation in prime zones, driven by tourism recovery and constrained coastal supply
Antigua & Barbuda Intelligence Report
4–8% Coastal Yields, USD 230K Citizenship, 0% CGT, English Harbour & Jolly Harbour Pricing, CBI Risk Assessment
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Caribbean Coastal at a Caribbean Discount. Here’s the Full Case — Including What the Developer Pitches Leave Out.
Antigua and Barbuda genuinely offers what most Caribbean markets claim: 0% CGT, 100% foreign ownership, sub-USD 2,200/m² coastal entry pricing, and a functioning Citizenship by Investment programme that creates a structural buyer pool for the investment segment. The question is not whether these fundamentals are attractive — they demonstrably are. The question is what the liquidity constraints, CBI policy risk, hurricane exposure, and thin secondary market mean for your specific holding period and exit strategy.
Property Market: Pricing & Zones
Entry-level coastal and near-coastal residential property in Antigua ranges from approximately USD 1,200–2,200/m² in the investable non-prime segment. Front-line beach and marina-adjacent assets — particularly in English Harbour, Jolly Harbour, and Hodges Bay — command significant premiums above this range, and annual price appreciation of 3–7% has been observed in prime zones, supported by tourism recovery post-COVID and constrained coastal land supply. The whole-property price tiers — where condos and villas actually trade, and how the CBI-approved development segment prices against the open market — are mapped in the full member report.
The complete Antigua and Barbuda analysis continues for MPH members
- ✓ Rental Yield Architecture: Short-Term vs. Long-Term
- ✓ Citizenship by Investment: The CBI Programme
- ✓ Tax Architecture for Foreign Investors
- ✓ The Arbitrage Case: Caribbean vs. Comparable Markets
- ✓ Scarcity & Supply Constraints
- ✓ Whole-Property Price Tiers: Condos, Villas & the CBI-Approved Segment
- ✓ The Full Acquisition-Cost Stack: ALL Licence, Stamp Duty & Structuring Options
- ✓ Hurricane Risk, Engineered: Construction Standards, Insurance & Zone Exposure
- ✓ Gross to Net: Conservative, Base & Optimistic Yield Models by Asset Type
- ✓ THE LIQUIDITY REALITY: WHY THE EXIT MATTERS AS MUCH AS THE ENTRY
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Antigua & Barbuda Assessed Against the Three Criteria That Matter
ARBITRAGE — 7.2
Caribbean coastal assets with 0% CGT and 4–8% gross yields at USD 1,200–2,200/m² represent a genuine 2–4x discount to comparable Mediterranean and US coastal markets — a discount that is structural, reflecting real risk rather than ignorance. The full comparables set — and the risk pricing that determines whether the gap is value or a trap — is in the member report.
SCARCITY — 7.2
A 280 km² island with finite coastal frontage, slow-moving environmental approvals, and infrastructure constraints that limit large-scale densification creates genuine supply scarcity in prime zones. The zone-by-zone supply analysis — where scarcity is hard and where new development can still dilute it — is in the member report.
EXIT — 7.1
The exit score is the key constraint on Antigua’s overall MPH rating: the secondary market is thin, bilateral, and cyclical, and the buyer pool is real but narrow. The full liquidity map — typical sale timelines, what extends them, and how the USD-denominated segment changes the exit calculus — is in the member report.
Questions Before You Download
What is the Alien Landholding Licence and can it be avoided?
The Alien Landholding Licence (ALL) is a mandatory requirement for non-citizen foreign buyers of Antiguan real estate. It costs 5–7% of the purchase price and must be obtained before title transfers, and it cannot be avoided for direct freehold purchases. The full acquisition-cost stack — stamp duty, legal fees, and the corporate-structuring question — is broken down in the member report.
Is the Antigua CBI passport still worth the USD 230K–325K investment in 2026?
The Antigua CBI passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to Schengen Zone countries, the UK (subject to evolving rules), and most of the Caribbean and Commonwealth. Recent US policy developments have introduced entry restrictions affecting some CBI nationals from the region, which reduces the passport’s value for clients seeking US access specifically. The profile-by-profile value assessment — who the programme still works for in 2026, and who should look harder — is in the member report. Seek qualified immigration advice before committing.
How should I think about hurricane risk as an investor?
Hurricane risk is real and should be priced into your investment thesis, not dismissed. Antigua sits in the Eastern Caribbean hurricane belt and is exposed to Atlantic storm activity June–November each year — the risk is manageable but not eliminable. The practical mitigation framework — construction standards, insurance budgeting, and how exposure varies by zone — is in the member report.
Can I achieve 8% yield reliably, or is that a best-case number?
The 4–8% gross yield range is real but requires clarification. The 8% figure represents top-performing prime coastal STR assets — well-located luxury villas or condos with professional management, strong online presence, and bookings skewed toward peak season (December–April). But gross is not net, and the top of the range is not the planning assumption — the member report models conservative, base, and optimistic yield scenarios by asset type and zone, gross through net.
What happens to my investment if the CBI programme changes or is suspended?
CBI policy risk is a genuine consideration for Antigua investors. Regional pressure from CARICOM, the OECS, the UK, and the EU has already led to enhanced due diligence requirements and may lead to higher minimum investments, restricted nationalities, or programme restructuring over the medium term. How to underwrite the entry price so CBI demand is upside rather than the thesis — is covered in the member report.
Is MPH affiliated with any Antigua developer, agent, or CBI facilitator?
No. MPH International has no financial relationship with any developer, real estate agent, CBI facilitator, or investment programme operator in Antigua and Barbuda. We earn nothing from any Antigua transaction.
Antigua MPH Score (72 · Qualified · A) calculated under MPH Methodology v1.2 · Dataset verified June 26, 2026.
This market was scored through the MPH data-capture and verification process using publicly available market, programme, and regulatory data current at the time of scoring. Factor-level source citations are maintained in the MPH Score dataset and are available on request.
This report is published by Mission Point Holdings International for informational and intelligence purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, tax, legal, or immigration advice. Data is sourced from publicly available records, Global Property Guide, The Latin Investor, IMI Daily, and third-party intelligence current as of mid-2026. CBI minimum investments, processing times, passport mobility, and property tax rates are subject to change by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda. Per-m² pricing benchmarks are indicative; verify with qualified local agents before committing capital. US persons should obtain qualified US tax counsel before investing. Hurricane and climate risk assessments reflect mid-2026 conditions. All investments involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. MPH International has no financial relationship with any developer, agent, CBI facilitator, or investment programme operator in Antigua and Barbuda. Always consult qualified legal, tax, and immigration counsel before making investment decisions. © 2026 Mission Point Holdings International. All rights reserved.