Tax in Montserrat

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TL;DR

Montserrat's Inland Revenue Department administers personal income tax at progressive rates, corporate income tax at 30 percent (20 percent for SMEs), and no general VAT. UK Overseas Territory in the Caribbean.

Tax authority

Inland Revenue Department under the Government of Montserrat [SC1].

Filing framework

Annual returns due 31 March.

Residency

Residents are physically present 183+ days [SC2].

Personal income tax

Progressive bands. Top typically 30 percent.

Corporate tax

30 percent standard. 20 percent for SMEs.

Indirect tax

No general VAT. Customs duties on imports.

Cryptoassets

No dedicated framework.

Treaties

Limited DTT network. CRS adopter via UK.

Frequently asked

What is the Montserrat corporate tax rate?

30 percent standard; 20 percent for SMEs.

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Sources

The figures, dates, and rules on this page are sourced from the documents listed below. Where two sources disagree, both are listed.

  1. Inland Revenue Department (Montserrat) · accessed
Important disclaimer

Informational only — not tax advice. This page summarises publicly available information about tax in Montserrat as of May 2026. Tax laws change, individual circumstances vary, and the application of any rule depends on your specific facts.

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