Anguilla is a small island and takes a very personal interest in each new landowner. As in many of the Caribbean countries it is advised to consult with a local attorney.
A basic outline of the necessary steps follows:
- First, the buyer must obtain an Alien Land Holding License from the Government. If the application is for undeveloped land then Planning Permission is required of the proposed building before an application for Alien Land Holding License can be submitted. Planning Permission is obtained from Lands and Surveys - Planning Board and they meet every 3 weeks.
- The next step would be submitting the License application to Government in duplicate with the required fee of US $372. At Lands & Surveys the value of the property is established and noted on the application and then forwarded to the Registry office where it is then taken to the Chief Minister's office.
- A personal interview with a member of the Chief Minister's office is required for every applicant. These are simple interviews usually only 15 minutes or so in length especially if the property being purchased has already been alienated. After the interview the Application is taken to Executive Council for discussion and decision.
- Once a decision has been made the minutes of the Executive Council must be approved and then the Applicant is notified from Government of the decision. If the Application is approved then the Applicant is sent a letter noting the amount of taxes due.
- A second letter will be written for the applicant to pick up the license. The applicant then goes to the Chief Minister's office to collect the license.
- Once the buyer has the license, it is taken along with the RL1 Land Transfer Forms to Lands & Surveys where the documents are stamped to confirm the taxable value of the property.
- These documents are then to The Treasury to pay the taxes noted and obtain a receipt. The receipt and paperwork is taken back to Lands & Surveys and they will then transfer the land to your name.
This whole process takes about 2-3 months if there are no problems.
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