ALIEN LANDHOLDING (LICENSING) REGULATIONS SAINT LUCIA
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SAINT LUCIA
STATUTORY INSTRUMENT, 2020, No. 70
ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS
Regulation
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SAINT LUCIA
STATUTORY INSTRUMENT, 2020, No. 70
[ 8th May, 2020 ]
In exercise of the power conferred under section 56 of the Alien
Landholding (Licensing) Act, No. 1 of 2020, the Minister responsible
for finance makes these Regulations:
Citation
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Fee for an application for an alien landholding licence to hold a
subdivided lot
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Form of an alien investor entrance permit
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SCHEDULE 1
FORMS
(Regulation 3)
FORM 1
ALIEN LANDHOLDING (LICENSING) ACT, No. 1 of 2020: Section 8(2)(a)
INSTRUCTIONS
DOCUMENT CHECK LIST – The following documents
are required from the alien:
Please read the following instructions carefully before completing this application form.
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Part 1 – General
I am completing this form as an Individual Company
I am applying for a Certificate of Eligibility for one (1) year.
I am applying for a Certificate of Eligibility for ten (10) years.
1.1(b) Company name Company number
1.2 Current name, if different from above
Last Name (family name) First /Given Name
Middle Name(s) Other Name(s)
1.3 Method of name change:
(a) in the case of an individual: Marriage Deed Poll Adoption Other
(b) in the case of a company: Merger Amalgamation Other
(Note: You must provide supporting documents for proof of any change of name, such as, a Deed poll, adoption papers, merger or amalgamation agreement
or other document.)
1.4 Name in Ethnic Script
1.5 Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) 1.6 Place and Country of Birth
1.7 Gender 1.8 Citizenship at birth
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1.9 Complete for all your current passports
Complete for each additional passport you hold. Attach additional pages, if
required.
Passport 1 Passport 2 Passport 3
Issuing country
Passport Number
Place of issue
Date of issue
Date of expiration
1.10 Contact Information
Home Telephone Number Mobile Telephone Number Facsimile Number Other Telephone Number
Email Address
1.11 Current Address/ Registered address of the company (NOTE: An individual MUST provide proof of his or her current residence by a certified copy OR recent Utility
Bill OR Bank Statement showing his or her full name and address and in the case of a company the last filed Notice of Address).
Street Address City State
Country Zip Code
Date since residing at current address
(DD/MM/YYYY)
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1.12 Permanent Residential Address (if different from current address)
Street Address City State
Country Zip Code
Date since residing at permanent address
(DD/MM/YYYY)
1.13 Please provide an address in Saint Lucia for service of correspondence
_
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3.(b) DECLARATION
Please ensure that the information provided is true and correct. If you have provided false information or omitted information, your application for a Certificate
of Eligibility may be denied under the Alien Landholding (Licensing) Act, No. 1 of 2020 and you may face criminal prosecution.
I certify that I have read and understood all the questions in this application form and that the information provided, whether supplied directly by myself or through an attorney-at-law completing this application form on my behalf, is true and up-to-date in every detail.
I authorize, without reservation, the Citizenship by Investment Unit (‘the Unit’) to verify any personal information about me. Accordingly, I also authorize the Unit, either directly or through an agent that the Unit may choose to engage, to decide to obtain further information, credit reports, criminal records or any kind of records about me that the Unit considers necessary.
I understand that such information, records and reports may be obtained from online sources, government agencies or private sources.
I also authorize an agent contacted by the Unit to furnish the requested information, reports or records about me, and I release all parties involved from any responsibility and liability in doing so.
Accordingly, I also authorize the release by the Unit of any personal information about me given in this application or otherwise obtained by the Unit in order to verify such information or obtain such reports or records about me, which may assist the Unit in deciding whether my application for a Certificate of Eligibility will be granted.
If there is any change in my circumstances which may affect the information that I have given in this application, I confirm that I will advise, in writing to the Unit, for the interim period between the date of this application and the date of the grant or denial of the application for a Certificate of Eligibility.
If the Certificate of Eligibility is granted to me, I do solemnly pledge that:
(a) I will always faithfully observe the laws of Saint Lucia; and
(b) I will conduct myself in a manner that does not bring disrepute to Saint Lucia.
(Place) (Date) (Signature of applicant) /
(Signature of director /shareholder or
beneficial owner on behalf of company)
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FORM 2
(Regulation 5)
NOTICE OF DIRECTOR, BENEFICIAL OWNER AND SHAREHOLDER
ALIEN LANDHOLDING (LICENSING) ACT, No. 1 of 2020: Section 8(2)(c)(v)(D)
Please complete for each director, beneficial owner and shareholder with twenty-five per cent or more shares in the company.
Attach additional copies on separate sheets as required.
1B1. Name
Last Name First Name Other Names
1B2. Nationality
1B3.
1B4. Address
Permanent Address
City Zip Code Country
1B5. Contact Details
Home Phone Cell Phone Email Address
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1B6. Identification
Social Security Number (SSN) _________
Number
National Identification Card
Number Expiry Date (DD/MM/YY)
Passport
Number Expiry Date (DD/MM/YY)
1B7. Occupation
[ ] Employed [ ] Self Employed [ ] Retired
[ ] If y o u a r e retired , p l e a s e give details of y o u r past occupation
Name of Company Last Position Held
Address
City Zip Code Country
1B8.
If yes, how long has he or she been a resident?
If no, which country (ies) is he or she a resident of ? ____________
Is the director/shareholder a resident of Saint
Lucia?
Yes No
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FORM 3
(Regulation 7)
APPLICATION FOR ALIEN LANDHOLDING LICENCE
ALIEN LANDHOLDING (LICENSING) ACT, No. 1 of 2020: Section 15(2)(b)
INSTRUCTIONS
DOCUMENT CHECK LIST – The following documents are
required from the alien:
Please read the following instructions carefully before completing this application form.
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2.1 State reason for applying for an alien landholding licence:
[ ] to purchase land
[ ] to acquire land for rental purposes or otherwise
[ ] to lease land
[ ] a subdivided lot
2.2 Is the land to be purchased, acquired, leased or subdivided part of an approved project or development?
[ ] Condominium Act, Cap.5.05
[ ] Tourism Stimulus and Investment Act, Cap. 3.18
[ ] Tourism Incentives Act, Cap. 15.30
[ ] under any other law.
Please specify
2.3 Do you currently own or lease land in Saint Lucia Yes No
If yes, please specify the details of the land which you currently own or lease in Saint Lucia (including the size of the land)
2.4 Provide the purpose for which the land is to be utilized.
2.5 Provide land details here (including location, Block and Parcel Number)
2.6 Name and particulars of the current land owner.
2.7 State the agreed purchase price or consideration for the purchase, acquisition or lease of the land
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Please ensure that the information provided is true and correct. If you have provided false information or omitted information, your application for an Alien Landholding Licence may be denied in accordance with the Alien Landholding (Licensing) Act, No. 1 of 2020 and you may face criminal prosecution.
I certify that I have read and understood all the questions in this application form and that the information provided, whether supplied directly by myself or through an attorney-at-law completing this application form on my behalf, is true and up-to-date in every detail.
I authorize, without reservation, the Citizenship by Investment Unit (‘the Unit’) to verify any personal information about me. Accordingly, I also authorize the Unit, either directly or through an agent that the Unit may choose to engage, to decide to obtain further information, credit reports, criminal records or any kind of records about me which the Unit considers necessary.
I understand that such information, records and reports may be obtained from online sources, government agencies or private sources.
I, therefore authorize any agents contacted by the Unit to furnish the requested information, reports or records about me, and I release all parties involved from any responsibility and liability in doing so.
Accordingly, I also authorize the release by the Unit of any personal information about me given on this application form or otherwise obtained by the Unit in order to verify such information or obtain such reports or records about me, which may assist the Unit in deciding whether I qualify for an Alien Landholding Licence.
If there is a change in my circumstances which may affect the information that I have given in this application, I confirm that I will give written notice to the Unit, for the interim period between the date of this application and the date of granting the Alien Landholding Licence to me.
If the Alien Landholding Licence is granted to me, I do solemnly pledge that:
(a) I will always faithfully observe the laws of Saint Lucia; and
(b) I will conduct myself in a manner that does not bring disrepute to Saint Lucia.
(Place) (Date) (Name and Signature of applicant) /
(Name and signature of director/ shareholder/
beneficial owner on behalf of the company
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FORM 4
(Regulation 11)
APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF AN ALIEN LANDHOLDING LICENCE
ALIEN LANDHOLDING (LICENSING) ACT, No. 1 of 2020: Section 22(2)
Please read the following instructions carefully before completing this application form.
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PERSONAL DETAILS
1.1 Your full name (as shown on your birth certificate). Confirmation of your full name (certified copy of full birth certificate OR excerpt of full birth record)
Last Name (family name) First/ Given name
Middle Name(s) Other Name(s)
1.2 Your current name, if different from above
Last Name (family name) First/Given name
Select the reason for applying to amend the licence or alien landholding licence and insert full details below.
Divorce of an alien
Death of an alien
Receivership or liquidation of an alien that is a company
Other
State the name to be entered on the re-issued Alien Landholding License
DECLARATION
I certify that I have read and understood all the questions in this application form and that the information provided, whether supplied directly by myself or through an Attorney-at-Law completing the form on my behalf, is true and up-to-date in every detail.
I authorize, without reservation, the Citizenship by Investment Unit (‘the Unit’) to verify any personal information about me. Accordingly, I also authorize the Unit, either directly or through an agent that the Unit may choose to engage, to decide to obtain further information, credit reports, criminal records or any kind of records about me which the Unit considers necessary.
I understand that such information, records and reports may be obtained from online sources, government agencies or private sources. I authorize any agents contacted by the Unit to furnish the requested information, reports or records about me, and I release all parties involved from any responsibility and liability in doing so.
Accordingly, I also authorize the release by the Unit of any personal information about me given on this application form or otherwise obtained by the Unit in order to verify such information or obtain such reports or records about me, which may assist the Unit in deciding whether I qualify for an amended Alien Landholding Licence.
If there is a change in my circumstances which may affect the information that I have given in this application, I confirm that I will give written notice to the Unit, for the interim period between the date of this application and the date of granting an amended Alien Landholding Licence to me.
If an amended Alien Landholding Licence is granted to me, I do solemnly pledge that:
(a) I will always faithfully observe the laws of Saint Lucia; and
(b) I will conduct myself in a manner that does not bring disrepute to Saint Lucia.
(Place) (Date) (Name and Signature of applicant)/
(Name and Signature of director/ beneficial
owner/ shareholder
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FORM 5
(Regulation 14)
APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME
ALIEN LANDHOLDING (LICENSING) ACT,
No. 1 of 2020: Section 31(1)
The Tribunal
TAKE NOTICE that ________________, hereby seeks an
extension of time:
(a) to make full payment of the non-refundable non-development
fee;
(b) to make full payment of the non-refundable non-operation fee;
(c) to take action to rectify a breach of a condition of an alien
landholding licence.
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FORM 6
(Regulation 15)
APPLICATION FOR AN ALIEN INVESTOR ENTRANCE PERMIT
ALIEN LANDHOLDING (LICENSING) ACT: No. 1 of 2020 Section 44
Please read the following instructions carefully before completing this application form.
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PERSONAL DETAILS
1.1 Your full name (as shown on your birth certificate). Confirmation of your full name (certified copy of full birth certificate OR excerpt of full birth record)
Last Name (family name) First/Given Name
Middle Name(s) Other Name(s)
1.2 Your current name, if different from above
Last Name (family name) First/Given Name
1.3 Indicate your reason(s) for applying for an Alien Investor Entrance Permit.
1.4 State the name of your dependents to this application and their relationship to you.
FULL NAME RELATIONSHIP
1.5 DECLARATION
I certify that I have read and understood all the questions in this application form and that the information provided, whether supplied directly by myself or through an attorney-at-law completing the form on my behalf, is true and up-to-date in every detail.
I authorize, without reservation, the Chief Immigration Officer to verify any personal information about me. Accordingly, I also authorize the
Chief Immigration Officer, either directly or through an agent that the Chief Immigration Officer may choose to engage, to decide to obtain further information, credit reports, criminal records or any kind of record about me which he or she considers necessary.
I understand that such information, records and reports may be obtained from online sources, government agencies or private sources. I authorize
any agents contacted by the Chief Immigration Officer to furnish the requested information, reports or records about me, and I release all parties involved from any responsibility and liability in doing so.
Accordingly, I also authorize the release by the Chief Immigration Officer of any personal information about me given on this application form or
otherwise obtained by the Chief Immigration Officer in order to verify such information or obtain such reports or records about me, which may
assist the Chief Immigration Officer in deciding whether I qualify for an Alien Investor Entrance Permit.
If there is a change in my circumstances which may affect the information that I have given in this application, I confirm that I will give written notice to the Chief Immigration Officer, for the interim period between the date of this application and the date of granting the Alien Investor Entrance Permit to me.
If an Alien Investor Entrance Permit is granted to me, I do solemnly pledge that:
(a) I will always faithfully observe the laws of Saint Lucia; and
(b) I will conduct myself in a manner that does not bring disrepute to Saint Lucia.
(Place) (Date) (Name and Signature of applicant)/
(Name and Signature of director/
beneficial owner/shareholder)
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F O R M 7
(Regulation 18)
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF DIRECTOR, BENEFICIAL OWNER AND SHAREHOLDER
ALIEN LANDHOLDING (LICENSING) ACT, No. 1 of 2020: Section 50(1)
Please complete for each director, beneficial owner and shareholder with twenty-five per cent or more shares in the company.
Attach additional copies on separate sheets as required.
1B1. Name of company
1B2. Notice is given that on the __________day of _______________________, the following
person ceased to hold office as *director/beneficial owner/ shareholder:
Name Mailing and Permanent
Address
Occupation Nationality
1B3. Notice is given that on the _______________day of _______________________, the
following person was appointed as *director/ beneficial owner/ shareholder:
Name Mailing and Permanent
Address
Occupation Nationality
*delete as appropriate
1B4.
1B5. Contact Details
Home Phone Cell Phone Email Address
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FORM 4
(Regulation 11)
APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF AN ALIEN LANDHOLDING LICENCE
ALIEN LANDHOLDING (LICENSING) ACT, No. 1 of 2020: Section 22(2)
Please read the following instructions carefully before completing this application form.
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1B6. Identification
Social Security Number
Number
National Identification Card
Number Expiry Date (DD/MM/YY)
Passport
Number Expiry Date (DD/MM/YY)
1B7. Occupation
Employed Self-employed Retired Unemployed
If retired, please give details of your past occupation
1B8. Name of Company Last Position Held
Address
City Zip Code Country
1B9.
If yes, how long has he or she been a resident?
If no, which country/(ies) is he or she a resident of? _______________________
Is the director/shareholder a resident of Saint Lucia? Yes No
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SCHEDULE 2
PART A
(Regulation 6)
CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY
ALIEN LANDHOLDING (LICENSING) ACT, No. 1 of 2020: Section 11
No. 0000/YEAR
INSERT NAME has applied to the Citizenship by Investment Board for a Certificate of Eligibility under the ALIEN LANDHOLDING (LICENSING) ACT, No. 1 of 2020;
INSERT NAME has satisfied the Citizenship by Investment Board with respect to the requirements under the ALIEN LANDHOLDING (LICENSING) ACT, No. 1 of 2020 for a Certificate of Eligibility;
This is to certify that the Board grants a Certificate of Eligibility under the ALIEN
LANDHOLDING (LICENSING) ACT, No. 1 of 2020 and that INSERT NAME has been granted a
Certificate of Eligibility for a duration of (*1 year or 10 years)
PARTICULARS OF THE ALIEN
PHOTOGRAPH
Full Name:
Address:
Profession or Occupation:
Place and Date of Birth:
Marital Status:
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name this …………………day of Month, Year.
………………….………………………………………
*Chairperson of the Board/ *Chairperson of the
Committee of the Board.
*Delete as appropriate.
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FORM 4
(Regulation 11)
APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF AN ALIEN LANDHOLDING LICENCE
ALIEN LANDHOLDING (LICENSING) ACT, No. 1 of 2020: Section 22(2)
Please read the following instructions carefully before completing this application form.
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PART B
(Regulation 9)
SAINT LUCIA
ALIEN LANDHOLDING LICENCE
ALIEN LANDHOLDING (LICENSING) ACT, No. 1 of 2020: Section 18
ALIEN LANDHOLDING LICENCE NUMBER:
ALIEN LANDHOLDING LICENCE to …..……………………………… a citizen of …………………. and
an alien within the meaning of the Alien Landholding (Licensing) Act, No. 1 of 2020 to purchase/
acquire/ lease or subdivide……………….. parcel/lot ……………..comprising of …………………….land
situate at ……………………., in the Quarter of ……………………………., in the State of Saint Lucia and
registered at the Land Registry as Block……………….and *Parcel/Lot……………………(hereinafter
referred to as THE PROPERTY)
UNDER the authority of the Alien Landholding (Licensing) Act, No. 1 of 2020 the Citizenship by
Investment Board hereby grants to…………………………………….., an alien landholding licence to
*purchase/acquire/lease or *subdivide THE PROPERTY for the price of …………………………… and
under the following conditions:
(a) …………………………
(b) …………………………
(c) …………………………
…….…………………………………………………
*Chairperson of the Board/*Chairperson of the
Committee of the Board.
*Delete where appropriate
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FORM 4
(Regulation 11)
APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF AN ALIEN LANDHOLDING LICENCE
ALIEN LANDHOLDING (LICENSING) ACT, No. 1 of 2020: Section 22(2)
Please read the following instructions carefully before completing this application form.
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PART C
(Regulation 16)
ALIEN INVESTOR ENTRANCE PERMIT
ALIEN LANDHOLDING (LICENSING) ACT, No. 1 of 2020: Section 45(1)
SAINT LUCIA
DATE:
Certificate of Eligibility Number __, being a holder of a valid
Alien Landholding Licence (without engaging himself or herself in
employment) is permitted to enter and remain in Saint Lucia indefinitely.
Chief Immigration Officer
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SCHEDULE 3
FEES
(Regulations 4, 8, 10, 12, 13, and 17)
Non-refundable Application Fee for a Certificate of Eligibility under section 8(2)(c)(vi) of the Act.
Period of Validity Fee
One year US$3,000
Ten years US$10,000
Alien Landholding Licence under sections 15(2)(c)(vi), 18 and 22(3) of the Act.
Fee
To hold a subdivided lot US$100
To hold one acre or less US$2,500
To hold more than one acre and up to five acres US$5000
To hold more than 5 acres and up to 10 acres US$10,5000
To hold more than 10 acres US$20,000
To lease land US$2,500 or 2 per cent of the aggregate rental payable
in respect of the full amount of the lease, whichever is
higher
To hold land in trust 5 % of the value of the trust property
To amend an alien landholding licence US$100
Non-refundable Non-development fee under section 28(b) of the Act.
Per acre or part of an acre for each year in default US$3000
Non-refundable Non-operation fee under section 28(b) of the Act.
Per month or part of each month in default US$3000.
Alien Investor Entrance Permit Fee (for each
dependant) under section 45(1)(c) of the Act.
US$100
Made this 7th day of May, 2020.
ALLEN M. CHASTANET,
Minister responsible for finance.
Made this 7th day of May, 2020.
ALLEN M. CHASTANET,
Minister responsible for finance.
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