Real Estate in St. Barths
Buy, finance, and hold property on the island, in the right structure.
Free, no commitment
On the island, buying property involves significant sums. How you buy and hold matters as much as the property itself.
ST-BARTH PRIVATE OFFICE advises on real estate projects in St. Barths, from purchase to resale: acquisition, financing, personal or company ownership, rentals, and passing the property on. At purchase, the transfer duty is 5% of the price. On resale, the capital gain is taxed at 35% before the eighth year of ownership and at 20% after. The first thirty-minute consultation is complimentary, and fees are then quoted before you commit.
Who it is for
- You are buying a home or a villa to rent out.
- You are weighing personal ownership against a company.
- You are thinking of selling and want to know the tax due.
Our solutions
Acquisition
The duties and taxes to expect at purchase, so you know the real cost before signing.
Financing
Structuring the loan in line with your income and the rest of your wealth.
Ownership structure
Personal name or company: the consequences at purchase, while you hold, and when you sell.
Construction and works
Development tax, importing materials: the tax budget of a building project.
Rental investment
Renting your property by the rules, tourist tax included.
Resale
Capital gains tax depends on how long you have owned the property: you choose the moment with full knowledge.
Real estate beyond the island
Real estate funds, club deals, property in France or elsewhere: diversifying without having to manage.
Passing the property on
Gifts, split ownership, company: preparing what comes next from the day you buy.
Fees quoted after an initial conversation. Regulatory framework
The full cost, before you sign.
Transfer duty, fees, development tax, dock duty, tax on resale: you know the tax cost of your project over its whole life, not just the purchase price.
Free, no commitment
A simple method, in four steps.
First conversation
Thirty complimentary minutes to understand your situation and your goals.
Wealth review
Assets, income, taxes: everything laid out clearly.
Tailored strategy
Clear, quantified recommendations. You decide.
Ongoing guidance
Your life changes. Your strategy adapts.
Frequently asked questions
What tax is due when you sell property in St. Barths?
A local capital gains tax: 35% when the sale takes place before the eighth year of ownership, 20% after, with a full exemption after eighteen years. It applies to all sellers, resident or not. Our article on real estate capital gains explains the calculation. Read the article
What duties are due when buying property in St. Barths?
A transfer duty of 5% of the price, paid by the buyer at the notary’s office, whatever the buyer’s residence. Fees owed to the French State are added. Read the article
Does buying through a company reduce the tax?
No. As soon as a company owns real estate on the island, it becomes a real estate entity for tax purposes: the sale of its shares is taxed at 5%, like the sale of a property. Read the article
Is the first consultation free?
Yes. The first conversation lasts thirty minutes. It is complimentary and comes with no commitment.
Let’s talk about your wealth, here, in St. Barths.
Free, no commitment