🇬🇩 Petite Martinique,
Grenada
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BUSINESS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🌐 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules | No |
| 🏠 Property Tax | 0.2% to 0.5% of market value annually |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. $2,200 per m² (Very limited market; land is mostly generational) |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. $1,800 per m² |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. $150,000 for a small cottage |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. $120,000 |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. $250,000 |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. $200,000 |
| 💼 Corporate Tax | 28% (Grenada national rate) |
| 💵 Dividend Withholding Tax | 15% |
| 🏦 Tax System | Territorial/Resident-based; worldwide income for residents |
| 📈 Highest Income Tax Bracket | 28% for amounts over $60,000 XCD |
| 🧾 VAT | 15% |
| 🏠 Property Transaction Tax | 5% for citizens, 10% for non-citizens (Alien Landholding License required) |
| 💻 Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads | Grenada offers a Digital Nomad Visa (1 year, renewable) with low tax hurdles |
ESSENTIALS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏙️ City | Petite Martinique, Grenadine Islands, Grenada |
| 👥 Population | Approx. 900 |
| 💻 Internet Speed | 25 Mbps via Starlink or Flow/Digicel 4G hotspots |
| 💸 Currency & Banking | East Caribbean Dollar (XCD), 1 USD ≈ 2.70 XCD |
| 🚰 Tap Water | Rainwater cisterns; boiling or bottled water recommended ($1.50 per 1.5L) |
| 🔌 Power | 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type G (UK style) sockets |
| 📶 SIM Card | Flow or Digicel; obtainable in Carriacou or main docks (Approx. $25 USD for 10GB) |
| 💳 Banking for Expats | No banks on island; use Republic Bank or RBTT in Carriacou; Revolut/Wise for online |
| 🛌 Accommodation | Local guesthouses and private villas (e.g., Melini’s Guesthouse) |
| 💳 Cashless Friendly | No, heavily cash-based (XCD and USD accepted) |
| 🏠 Short Term Rentals | Airbnb and local bookings (e.g., Palm Beach Restaurant & Guesthouse, $80-$120/night) |
| 🛏️ Budget Accommodation | Simple local rooms available via word-of-mouth (Approx. $50/night) |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Tourists | The Windward side for breezes and views |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads | Near the main Jetty/Sanchez area for proximity to shops and slightly better signal |
WORKING AND NETWORKING
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Best Coworking Space | None; remote work is done from private rentals or Palm Beach Restaurant |
| ☕ Best Cafe for Work | Palm Beach Restaurant (Outdoor seating with sea views and sporadic Wi-Fi) |
| 💼 Networking Events | Informal gatherings at the local rum shops or docks during boat building events |
| 🥂 Social Events for Expats | The Petite Martinique Easter Regatta is the primary social window |
TRANSPORTATION
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App | None; local water taxis or walking (Island is only 586 acres) |
| 🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental | Not available; the island is walkable but very steep |
| 🏖️ Best Beach Nearby | Sanchez Beach (Calm waters, great for swimming) |
| ✈️ Top Regional Airline | SVG Air (Flying into Carriacou's Lauriston Airport) |
| ✈️ Top International Airline | British Airways and JetBlue (Into Maurice Bishop Intl, Grenada) |
| 🛣️ Highway Access | N/A; only small paved coastal roads |
| 🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub | The Jetty (Daily Osprey Lines ferry to Carriacou/Grenada for $30-$60) |
| 🚍 Public Transport Passes | N/A; pay-as-you-go water taxis |
| ✈️ Regional Travel | Osprey Ferry to Carriacou (20 mins) or Grenada (2.5 hours) |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏥 Best Hospital | Petite Martinique Medical Center (Basic care); Princess Royal Hospital (Carriacou) |
| 🧘 Yoga & Wellness Centers | Private practice on the beach; no formal studios |
| 🏋️ Gyms & Fitness Centers | Outdoor hiking up to The Pit (highest point at 750ft) |
| 🧺 Laundry Services | Offered by guesthouse hosts (Approx. $10 USD per load) |
FOOD AND DRINK
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 📱 Best Food Delivery App | None; call local cooks directly |
| 🍽️ Best Local Dish to Try | Cou-cou and Saltfish; Grilled Lobster ($25 USD) |
| 🍱 Vegan/Vegetarian Options | Very limited; local ground provisions (yam, dasheen) available at markets |
| 🍫 Best Dessert Spots | Local bakeries selling Coconut Drops and Currants Rolls |
| 🛒 Affordable Shopping Spots | The island's main grocery shops near the jetty (Prices 20% higher than mainland) |
| 🛒 E-commerce/Online Store | None; residents use freight forwarders from Grenada |
| 🛒 Grocery Delivery | Usually via boat from Carriacou if ordered through local shops |
| 🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area | Harbour Light Bar (Local vibe, Friday nights) |
| 🍻 Local Brewery | West Indies Beer Co. (Available at bars, imported from Grenada) |
| 🍷 Wine Bars | N/A; Rum shops are the standard |
| 🍲 Street Food Stalls | Occasional BBQ fry-ups near the dock on weekends ($7 USD for a plate) |
| 🍕 Popular International Cuisine | Limited to Barbecue and Fried Chicken at Palm Beach |
CULTURE AND ATTRACTIONS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🎟️ Must-See Landmarks | The Pit (Highest peak for 360-degree views) |
| 🏛️ Museums & Art Venues | Outdoor boat-building sites (Living history on the beaches) |
| 🏰 Historical Sites | Traditional wooden boat building yards |
| 🕍 Religious Sites | Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church |
| 🎉 Annual Events | Petite Martinique Whitsuntide Regatta (Sailing and festivities) |
| 🎨 Cultural Districts | The shoreline areas where traditional seafaring occurs |
| 🎭 Theater Venues | N/A |
| 🛍️ Local Markets | Roadside stands selling fresh fish (Mahi-mahi, Tuna) |
| 🎼 Music Scene | Soca and Reggae at local bars |
| 🎨 Street Art | Hand-painted signs and colorful boat hulls |
| 🧑🍳 Cooking Classes | Informal sessions arranged with guesthouse hosts |
| 👩🎨 Art Galleries | N/A |
| 🕰️ Historic Buildings | Traditional Caribbean cottages with ginger-bread trim |
| 🏴 Local Heritage | Strong seafaring and smuggling history heritage |
NATURE AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🌅 Nearby Nature Escapes | Mopion Island (Tiny sandbar accessible by water taxi, 15 mins) |
| 🏞️ National Parks Nearby | High North Nature Reserve (On neighboring Carriacou) |
| 🚲 Cycling/Walking Paths | The loop road around the island (Approx. 1 hour walk) |
| 🌄 Scenic Viewpoints | Cross Island Trail summit |
| 🦉 Birdwatching Locations | Mangrove areas on the south side of the island |
| 🔥 Bonfire-Friendly Spots | Designated beach areas away from boats (Check with locals first) |
OTHER SERVICES AND AMENITIES
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 📦 Parcel Delivery Service | Osprey Ferry cargo service from Grenada |
| 🛠️ Tech Repair Services | None; must go to St. George's, Grenada |
| 🏓 Table Tennis Spots | N/A |
| 🧑🏫 Language Classes | English is the official language; learning local dialect is informal |
| 📚 Libraries & Study Spots | School library (Access by permission) |
| 🏘️ Community Centers | Petite Martinique Community Centre |
| 🕹️ Gaming Lounges | N/A |
| 🎰 Casino & Gaming Halls | N/A |
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