St.Barts (Saint Barthélemy)

At a glance

Capital

Gustavia
Currency

Euro (€, EUR)
Official Languages

French (official language)
Population Size

9,961 (2017)
VAT

2,1%-8,5%

About

Saint Barthélemy (St. Barts) is a French overseas collectivity in the Caribbean, famed for its pristine beaches, high-end resorts, and luxury shopping. The capital, Gustavia, serves as both a cultural and commercial centre, blending Caribbean charm with French sophistication. Tourism is the main driver of the island’s economy, attracting affluent travellers and investors seeking exclusivity and stability.

For businesses interested in this unique location, Mauve Group provides expert support through Employer of Record (EOR) services, global payroll solutions, and salary benchmarking to ensure compliance and cost efficiency. Our services help organisations manage staff mobility and hiring effectively, while our experience in business expansion, permanent establishment compliance, and independent contractor solutions allows companies to operate seamlessly in St. Barts’ competitive business environment.

Public Holidays

Salary & Compensation

Minimum Wage

EUR 1,709.28 per month.

Employee Tax

Tax rate	0%
Old age insurance contribution	Up to 6.9%
Social security surcharge (CSG)	9.2%
Social security debt reimbursement contribution	0.5%

Insurances

Global Master Insurance Coverage with Mauve’s Employer of Record Solution
Under a Mauve Group Employer of Record (EOR) solution, clients and their international workers benefit from access to Mauve’s Global Master Insurance Programme—a market-leading, unified corporate insurance framework that supports global compliance across all Mauve entities.

This international insurance coverage ensures legal and regulatory alignment through a combination of a central master policy and country-specific local policies, where required by law. This allows companies to remain fully compliant when expanding their workforce globally or employing staff overseas.

The Global Master Insurance Programme includes the following coverage:

Employer’s Liability and Public Liability – £10,000,000 combined limit
Professional Indemnity – £5,000,000 limit
Worker’s Compensation – Varies depending on the employee’s location

Whether you're expanding internationally or managing global teams, Mauve’s EOR services and insurance support streamline your operations and reduce risk. For tailored advice on mandatory insurance requirements in specific countries, contact Mauve’s international HR consulting team today.

Our Services

Independent Contractor Solutions

Project Management

Consultancy Services

Value-added Services

Global HR Consultancy