Moving to Montserrat: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Montserrat: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 1 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
Taxes
In Montserrat the top income tax rate is 40%, dividends are taxed at up to — and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Montserrat you need at least 183 days a year (More than 183 days in year). The typical route is Residence permit (property owner / independent means): No investment programme; discretionary residence with means, property via Alien Landholding Licence There are 1 open residence programmes in Montserrat — see the list below.
Living there
Brades has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 28 °C and summer highs around 31 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 40% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | — |
| Corporate tax | 30% |
| Daňová rezidence | po 183 dnech — More than 183 days in year |
| Vaše cesta | Residence permit (property owner / independent means) — No investment programme; discretionary residence with means, property via Alien Landholding Licence |
| Typ klimatu | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 28° / 31° (Brades) |
Residence programmes in Montserrat
Active programmes
- Residence Permit (independent means / property owner) — independentMeans · 2026-10
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Montserrat to become tax resident?
po 183 dnech. More than 183 days in year Residents taxed up to 30%
How much tax will I pay in Montserrat?
In Montserrat the top income tax rate is 40%, dividends are taxed at up to — and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Montserrat offer?
Residence Permit (independent means / property owner)
What is the usual way to move to Montserrat?
Residence permit (property owner / independent means). No investment programme; discretionary residence with means, property via Alien Landholding Licence
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