WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONS/DCS/W/LCA
24 January 2003
(03-0520)
Trade in Services Original:  English
SAINT LUCIA
Draft converted Schedule of Specific Commitments1
Attached is a draft converted version of the Schedule of Specific Commitments of Saint Lucia
in word format.  This document  does not substitute for the legally binding commitments undertaken
by saint Lucia in its Schedule of Specific Commitments (GATS/SC/73).
The draft converted version of the Schedule was prepared by the Secretariat, at the request of
Members, to facilitate the process of negotiations, including the presentation of initial offers.
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1 This document has been prepared, in English only, under the Secretariat's own responsibility and without
prejudice to the positions of Members and to their rights and obligations under the WTO.S/DCS/W/LCA
Page 2SAINT LUCIA – SCHEDULE OF SPECIFIC COMMITMENTS
Modes of supply: 1)   Cross-border 2)   Consumption abroad 3)   Commercial presence 4)   Presence of natural persons
Sector or Subsector Limitations on Market Access Limitat ions on National Treatment Additional Commitments
I. HORIZONTAL COMMITMENTS
ALL SECTORS INCLUDED
IN THIS SCHEDULE
3) Commercial presence requires that foreign
service providers incorporate or establish the
business locally in accordance with the
requirements of St. Lucia's CommercialCode, and where so required, be subject torelevant Acts pertaining to propertyacquisition, lease and rental and anyoperating condition that maybe the subject of
existing laws and regulations.  Some of these
are as follows:
Registration of Commercial Presence:
St. Lucia's Commercial Code requires that all
Companies be registered
Aliens Landholding:
The Alien Landholding Act requires foreigncompanies and individuals wishing to hold
property in St. Lucia to first obtain a licencein order to do so, within which conditions of
purchase are detailed.
Reservation of Small Business
Opportunities:
St. Lucia reserves a number of small
business service opportunities for nationals.The room limitation on Hotel and ResortDevelopment is within the context of this
policy.S/DCS/W/LCA
Page 3Modes of supply: 1)   Cross-border 2)   Consumption abroad 3)   Commercial presence 4)   Presence of natural persons
Sector or Subsector Limitations on Market Access Limitat ions on National Treatment Additional Commitments
4) The entry of all foreign natural persons to St.
Lucia and their residence in St. Lucia is
regulated by St. Lucia's immigration laws
The employment of foreign natural persons
is subject to Work Permit regulations.  Theissue of permits is normally confined topersons with specialized managerial andtechnical skills and the administration of the
regime is normally guided by a labour
market test.
Professionals in certain disciplines may be
required to register with the appropriateprofessional or governmental body.  For
example, all medical practitioners must be
registered under the Medical RegistrationAct in order to be permitted to legally
practise in St. Lucia.
II. SECTOR-SPECIFIC COMMITMENTS
7. FINANCIAL SERVICES
A. All Insurance and
Insurance-tabled Services
c) Reinsurance
(CPC 81299)1) None
2) None
3) Only corporate entities are allowed to
conduct insurance business in St. Lucia.  Allsuch entities must first be registered by theRegistrar of Insurance
4) Subject to horizontal limitations concerning
Work Permit Regulations1) None
2) None
3) None
4) NoneS/DCS/W/LCA
Page 4Modes of supply: 1)   Cross-border 2)   Consumption abroad 3)   Commercial presence 4)   Presence of natural persons
Sector or Subsector Limitations on Market Access Limitat ions on National Treatment Additional Commitments
8. HEALTH RELATED
AND SOCIAL
SERVICES
A. Hospital Services
(CPC 9311)1) None
2) None3) None4) Subject to horizontal limitations concerning
Work Permit Regulations, and Medical
Registration and Certification, Medical
Officers Ordinance1) None
2) None3) None
4) None
9. TOURISM AND
TRAVEL RELATED
SERVICES
Hotel and Resort
Development and
Operation (incl. hotel
restaurant services)
(CPC 5126, 641, 642)1) None
2) None3) Hotel and Resort Development and
Operation in excess of 100 rooms
4) Limited to managerial and specialist levels,
subject to horizontal limitations concerning
Work Permit Regulations1) None
2) None3) None
4) None
10. RECREATIONAL,
CULTURAL ANDSPORTING SERVICES
A. Entertainment Services
(CPC 9619)1) None
2) None
3) None4) Subject to horizontal limitations concerning
Work Permit Regulations1) None
2) None
3) None4) None
D. Sporting Services
(CPC 964)1) None
2) None
3) Unbound4) Subject to horizontal limitations concerning
Work Permit Regulations1) None
2) None
3) Unbound4) NoneS/DCS/W/LCA
Page 5Modes of supply: 1)   Cross-border 2)   Consumption abroad 3)   Commercial presence 4)   Presence of natural persons
Sector or Subsector Limitations on Market Access Limitat ions on National Treatment Additional Commitments
11. TRANSPORT
SERVICES
A. Maritime Transport
Services
a) International passenger
b) and freight
transportation
services
(CPC 7211, 7212)1) None
2) None3) None
4) Subject to horizontal limitations concerning
Work Permit Regulations1) None
2) None3) None
4) None
H. Services Auxiliary to all
Modes of Transport
d) Trans-shipment services
(CPC 749)1) None
2) None
3) None
4) Subject to horizontal limitations concerning
Work Permit Regulations1) None
2) None
3) None
4) None
d) Free Zone Operations 1) None
2) None3) None
4) Subject to horizontal limitations concerning
Work Permit Regulations1) None
2) None3) None
4) None
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