Umzug nach Antigua & Barbuda: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Antigua & Barbuda steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 4 Aufenthaltsprogramme, Anforderungen an die Steueransässigkeit und Klima. Grundlagen verstehen und Aufenthaltswege vergleichen.
Taxes
In Antigua & Barbuda the top income tax rate is 0%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Antigua & Barbuda you need at least 30 days a year (Permanent residence certificate (tax PR programme: $100k+ income, $20k flat tax/yr) + ≥30 days in year). The typical route is Citizenship by Investment (NDF donation): US$230k NDF donation for family of up to 4 + govt/due-diligence fees; 5 days' presence in first 5 yrs There are 4 open residence programmes in Antigua & Barbuda — see the list below.
Living there
St John's has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 28.5 °C and summer highs around 31.5 °C.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 0% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 0% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 25% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | nach 30 Tagen — Permanent residence certificate (tax PR programme: $100k+ income, $20k flat tax/yr) + ≥30 days in year |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Citizenship by Investment (NDF donation) — US$230k NDF donation for family of up to 4 + govt/due-diligence fees; 5 days' presence in first 5 yrs |
| Klimatyp | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 28.5° / 31.5° (St John's) |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Antigua & Barbuda
Aktive Programme
- Citizenship by Investment – National Development Fund — Investition CHF 184'000 · 2026-10
US partial entry suspension for A&B nationals (immigrant + B/F/M/J visas) since 1 Jan 2026
- Citizenship by Investment – University of the West Indies Fund — Investition CHF 208'000 · 2026-10
US partial entry suspension for A&B nationals (immigrant + B/F/M/J visas) since 1 Jan 2026
- Citizenship by Investment – Real Estate — Investition CHF 240'000 · 2026-10
US partial entry suspension for A&B nationals (immigrant + B/F/M/J visas) since 1 Jan 2026
- Citizenship by Investment – Business Investment — Investition CHF 320'000 · 2026-10
US partial entry suspension for A&B nationals (immigrant + B/F/M/J visas) since 1 Jan 2026
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Antigua & Barbuda to become tax resident?
nach 30 Tagen. Permanent residence certificate (tax PR programme: $100k+ income, $20k flat tax/yr) + ≥30 days in year Ordinary route 183 days; CIP citizenship alone ≠ tax residence; no tax on foreign income
How much tax will I pay in Antigua & Barbuda?
In Antigua & Barbuda the top income tax rate is 0%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Antigua & Barbuda offer?
Citizenship by Investment – National Development Fund (CHF 184'000); Citizenship by Investment – University of the West Indies Fund (CHF 208'000); Citizenship by Investment – Real Estate (CHF 240'000); Citizenship by Investment – Business Investment (CHF 320'000)
What is the usual way to move to Antigua & Barbuda?
Citizenship by Investment (NDF donation). US$230k NDF donation for family of up to 4 + govt/due-diligence fees; 5 days' presence in first 5 yrs
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