Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda is a two-island Commonwealth realm in the Eastern Caribbean. Tourism and financial services drive its economy. It offers 0% personal income tax and a 25% corporate rate. To hire locally, companies must follow Chapter 27 of the Labour Code, which covers social security, work hours, leave and termination rules.
Contractor Management
Payroll
Contractor of Record
EOR
Currency
Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly (bi‑weekly optional)
Employer Taxes
22%

Overview

Population
94,209
Language
English
Capital
St. John’s
Currency
Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Country code
+1-268
Min wage
XCD 9/hour (approx. USD 3.33)
Working hours
8 hours per day
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
40 hours per week

Payroll

Salaried Employees
Time-Based Employees
13th Salary
  • Optional and at the employer’s discretion
Avg employer tax

22%

Tax Breakdown

Social Security Contributions - 14%:

Employer
8%
Employee
6

Income Tax:

Personal income tax
Personal income tax: 0%

Sales Tax (ABST):

Standard rate
17%
Hotels
10.5%
Holiday accommodations
12.5%

Corporate Tax:

Standard rate
25%
Banks
22.5%
Insurance, oil and telecom
10%

VAT

VAT

15%

Tax Calculation for Antigua and Barbuda
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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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How it works

Onboarding Process

Onboarding in Antigua and Barbuda typically includes the following steps to ensure a smooth transition for new hires:

Employment Contract

Follow Labour Code Chapter 27, put it in writing and specify role, pay, hours, probation, notice, leave and benefits.

Registration

Sign up each hire with the Social Security Board and Inland Revenue Department to get a Tax ID.

Payroll setup

Deduct social security (6% employee, 8% employer) and file by the 14th of the next month. Handle ABST and withholding-tax returns monthly or quarterly.

Documents

Collect photo ID, proof of birth or work permit, bank details, Social Security Number and Tax ID.

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Key Elements of an Employment Contract in Antigua and Barbuda
When drafting an employment contract for employees in Antigua and Barbuda, the following key elements should be included:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

Employee Leave Policies

Sick days
  • Up to 12 days a year at base wage; a doctor’s note’s required after three straight days
Maternity leave
  • At least six weeks at 40% of wage; some employers offer up to 13 weeks
Paternity leave
  • Not mandated

Adoption leave:

  • Not specified

Annual Leave
  • Two weeks after one year of service; three weeks after five years
9 Public holidays in Antigua and Barbuda
1st
New Year's Day
18th
Good Friday
21st
Easter Monday
1st
Labour Day
9th
Whit Monday
4th
Carnival
5th
Carnival
1st
Independence Day
2nd
Independence Day
3rd
Independence Day
9th
V.C. Bird Day
25th
Christmas Day

Termination Process

Notice period

  • Less than six months: one week
  • Six months to two years: two weeks
  • Two to five years: four weeks
  • Five to ten years: six weeks
  • More than ten years: eight weeks

Severance pay

  • Two to ten years: two weeks’ pay per service year
  • More than ten years: three weeks’ pay per service year
  • Employers can dismiss for misconduct or redundancy. Gross-misconduct cases may skip notice, but all other terminations require written notice and a fair hearing.

Probation Period

Employers can set probation up to three months (unless a collective agreement says otherwise). During this period they must train new hires and can end employment without cause, as long as they respect fundamental rights.

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda is a two-island Commonwealth realm in the Eastern Caribbean. Tourism and financial services drive its economy. It offers 0% personal income tax and a 25% corporate rate. To hire locally, companies must follow Chapter 27 of the Labour Code, which covers social security, work hours, leave and termination rules.
Contractor Management
Payroll
Contractor of Record
EOR
العملة
Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
تردد الرواتب
Monthly (bi‑weekly optional)
ضرائب أصحاب العمل
22%

نظرة عامة

التركيبة السكانية
94,209
اللغة
English
العاصمة
St. John’s
العملة
Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
رمز الاتصال الدولي
+1-268
الحد الأدنى للأجور
XCD 9/hour (approx. USD 3.33)
ساعات العمل
8 hours per day
أيام الأسبوع
Monday to Friday
ساعات العمل اسبوعيا
40 hours per week

الرواتب

الموظفون برواتب ثابتة
الموظفون بنظام الأجر الزمني
13th Salary
  • Optional and at the employer’s discretion
متوسط ​​ضريبة صاحب العمل

22%

تحصيل الضرائب

Social Security Contributions - 14%:

Employer
8%
Employee
6

Income Tax:

Personal income tax
Personal income tax: 0%

Sales Tax (ABST):

Standard rate
17%
Hotels
10.5%
Holiday accommodations
12.5%

Corporate Tax:

Standard rate
25%
Banks
22.5%
Insurance, oil and telecom
10%

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

15%

حساب الضريبة في Antigua and Barbuda
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تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف الشهرية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الراتب الشهري
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب الشهري

GBP 5,137
الراتب الشهري الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف السنوية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الرواتب السنوية
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب السنوي

GBP 5,137
الراتب السنوي الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
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عملية الانضمام

تشمل عملية التوظيف في Antigua and Barbuda عادة الخطوات التالية لضمان انتقال سلس للموظفين الجدد:

Employment Contract

Follow Labour Code Chapter 27, put it in writing and specify role, pay, hours, probation, notice, leave and benefits.

Registration

Sign up each hire with the Social Security Board and Inland Revenue Department to get a Tax ID.

Payroll setup

Deduct social security (6% employee, 8% employer) and file by the 14th of the next month. Handle ABST and withholding-tax returns monthly or quarterly.

Documents

Collect photo ID, proof of birth or work permit, bank details, Social Security Number and Tax ID.

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

العناصر الأساسية في عقد العمل في Antigua and Barbuda
عند إعداد عقد عمل للموظفين في Antigua and Barbuda يجب تضمين العناصر الأساسية التالية:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

سياسات إجازات الموظفين

الإجازات المرضية
  • Up to 12 days a year at base wage; a doctor’s note’s required after three straight days
إجازة الأمومة
  • At least six weeks at 40% of wage; some employers offer up to 13 weeks
إجازة الأبوة
  • Not mandated

Adoption leave:

  • Not specified

الإجازة السنوية
  • Two weeks after one year of service; three weeks after five years
9 عطلات رسمية في Antigua and Barbuda
1st
New Year's Day
18th
Good Friday
21st
Easter Monday
1st
Labour Day
9th
Whit Monday
4th
Carnival
5th
Carnival
1st
Independence Day
2nd
Independence Day
3rd
Independence Day
9th
V.C. Bird Day
25th
Christmas Day

عملية إنهاء العقود

Notice period

  • Less than six months: one week
  • Six months to two years: two weeks
  • Two to five years: four weeks
  • Five to ten years: six weeks
  • More than ten years: eight weeks

Severance pay

  • Two to ten years: two weeks’ pay per service year
  • More than ten years: three weeks’ pay per service year
  • Employers can dismiss for misconduct or redundancy. Gross-misconduct cases may skip notice, but all other terminations require written notice and a fair hearing.

Probation Period

Employers can set probation up to three months (unless a collective agreement says otherwise). During this period they must train new hires and can end employment without cause, as long as they respect fundamental rights.

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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