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"Peace and Justice"

ERP software built for the Americas.
Crafted with pride for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Native IRD compliance · VAT 15% · NIS · XCD/USD payroll · IFRS · Made in Panama

Endorsed by: IRD (Inland Revenue Division) VAT 15% NIS SVG Income Tax 30% IFRS XCD / USD Withholding Tax OECS / CARICOM

The Gem of the Antilles

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: an archipelago of sails and Caribbean dreams

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is an archipelago of 32 islands and islets, with an economy based on luxury yachting tourism, banana and seafood agribusiness, and an emerging financial services sector. Kingstown, the capital on the main island of Saint Vincent, is the administrative and commercial center, while the Grenadines -- especially Bequia, Mustique, and Canouan -- are exclusive yacht and resort destinations frequented by royalty and international celebrities.

With 110,000 inhabitants and a strategic location between the Windward and Leeward Islands of the Eastern Caribbean, SVG is a founding member of OECS and CARICOM. The archipelago is famous for its black volcanic sand beaches on Saint Vincent and the turquoise waters of the Grenadines -- one of the world's best sailing destinations.

cifraHQ accompanies Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in its growth: from marinas and yacht charters to agribusiness, distribution, and offshore financial services -- all with native IRD compliance and the regional XCD currency.

$0.95B
GDP (USD)
110K
Population
32
Islands and islets in the archipelago
VAT 15%
Standard VAT rate
OECS
Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States
CARICOM
Full member
XCD
Eastern Caribbean Dollar (fixed 2.7:1 USD)
IFRS
Mandatory accounting framework

National Development

The projects driving SVG's future

An archipelago in expansion -- cifraHQ serves the companies participating in this growth.

Argyle International Airport

SVG's first international airport, opened in 2017. Key connector for direct tourism from North America and Europe.

Canouan Resort Marina (expansion)

Expansion of the luxury marina and resort in Canouan for mega-yachts and high-value tourism.

Kingstown Port (modernization)

Expansion and modernization of the main port for cruises, cargo, and inter-island ferries.

Mustique -- Bequia Tourism Corridor

Expansion of luxury villas, yacht charters, and eco-resorts on the most exclusive islands in the Caribbean.

Renewable Energy Plan 2030

Solar panels and batteries installation in remote Grenadines islands to reduce imported diesel.

Banana & Seafood Agribusiness

Fairtrade banana and Caribbean lobster export to European and North American markets.

Offshore Zone & Financial Services

International financial sector development with IBCs, funds, and insurance under OECS regulation.

Artisanal Fishing & Ecotourism

Diving, whale watching, and sport fishing in one of the Caribbean's most pristine marine ecosystems.

Saint Vincent Road Network (rehabilitation)

Road improvement connecting communities with Kingstown and the international airport.

Tax & Labor Compliance

All of SVG's compliance, built in

IRD (Inland Revenue Division) VAT 15% Income Tax 30% Corporation Tax 30% Withholding Tax NIS (National Insurance Scheme) Employer NIS 4.5% Employee NIS 3% Annual Vacation 12 days Maternity Leave 13 weeks OECS / CARICOM XCD -- Eastern Caribbean Dollar

Our Philosophy

Made in Panama.
For Saint Vincent and the Americas.

cifraHQ was born in Panama -- the crossroads of the Americas -- with the conviction that every nation in the hemisphere deserves an ERP that understands its language, its laws, and its scale. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, an archipelago of singular beauty, enjoys sustained growth in luxury nautical tourism, agribusiness, and services -- with growing demand for financial systems that comply with the IRD and XCD simultaneously.

We built cifraHQ so that a marina in Bequia, a lobster exporter in Kingstown, or a yacht charter company in Mustique can manage their finances with the precision the Inland Revenue Division demands.

"An archipelago that sails the world also deserves software that understands its complexity. -- The cifraHQ philosophy"
Made in Panama

Designed at the hub of the Americas, with regional DNA and local compliance for every country where we operate.

Ready for nautical tourism and agribusiness

From mega-yacht marinas to Fairtrade banana exporters -- cifraHQ handles SVG's key economic sectors.

Native XCD/USD -- OECS currency

The Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD, fixed 2.7:1 USD) managed natively -- no manual conversions needed.

IRD Compliance

cifraHQ's tax pillars for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

VAT 15% -- Invoicing & Returns

Automatic invoice generation with 15% VAT, periodic VAT Returns, and IRD reconciliation.

Corporation Tax 30% + Withholding

Corporate tax calculation, source withholdings, and annual IRD settlements.

IFRS -- International Accounting

Full IFRS financial statements: Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow -- ready for international auditors and banks.

SVG Payroll

Complete payroll for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

From NIS to personal income tax, cifraHQ calculates, withholds, and reports every component of SVG payroll -- in XCD or USD depending on the employee's contract.

Employee NIS 3% -- national social insurance contribution
Employer NIS 4.5% -- employer NIS contribution
Income Tax 30% (on taxable income, with personal deductions)
Annual Leave -- 12 days minimum by law
Maternity Leave -- 13 weeks with NIS support
Severance Pay -- calculation by years of service per Labour Code
XCD/USD payroll -- dual currency support for international employees
Bank disbursement -- files for Bank of SVG, RBTT, First Citizens
NIS
National Insurance Scheme -- employee 3% + employer 4.5%
30%
Income Tax + Corporation Tax
XCD 2.7:1
Eastern Caribbean Dollar / USD fixed rate
VAT 15%
SVG's standard VAT rate

Sectors

Industries cifraHQ serves in SVG

Nautical Tourism

Marinas, yacht charters, mega-yachts in the Grenadines

Hospitality & Resorts

Luxury resorts, villas, ecolodges on the islands

Agribusiness

Fairtrade banana, lobster, tropical products

Retail & Distribution

Shops in Kingstown and coastal communities

Offshore Financial Services

IBCs, funds, insurance, and international services

Construction

Hotel, marina, and infrastructure projects

Fishing & Ecotourism

Diving, whale watching, and seafood export

Professional Services

Legal, accounting firms, and consulting

Why cifraHQ?

The ERP platform built for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Native XCD/USD -- OECS currency

The Eastern Caribbean Dollar managed natively, fixed 2.7:1 USD rate, reports in both currencies.

Full IRD compliance

VAT 15%, Corporation Tax 30%, Withholding Tax, NIS -- all per IRD standards.

Multi-company & multi-island

Perfect for operators with entities on Saint Vincent, Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, and the Grenadines.

IFRS & international reporting

Financial statements for international investors and banks financing nautical tourism projects.

Regional banking integrations

Bank of SVG, RBTT, First Citizens -- bank disbursement files for payroll and supplier payments.

Bilingual support (English/Spanish)

Bilingual support team from Panama -- ready for the needs of the English-speaking Caribbean.

Frequently Asked Questions

cifraHQ ERP in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Yes. cifraHQ supports VAT 15% (ECCU), filings to the Inland Revenue Department, National Insurance Services (NIS), and full payroll in Eastern Caribbean dollars (XCD).

VAT 15%, Corporate Tax, Personal Income Tax, NIS employer/employee, payroll with vacation leave and sick leave per SVG's Employment Act, XCD/USD multi-currency, and IFRS financial reporting.

Yes. St. Vincent is the world's largest arrowroot producer. cifraHQ includes agricultural inventory modules, lot traceability, production costing, export management, and seasonal payroll -- essential for banana and arrowroot cooperatives and agro-exporters.

"Built for the Americas. Made for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines."

Made in Panama · IRD Compliance · Native XCD/USD · IFRS

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