Umzug nach British Virgin Islands: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in British Virgin Islands steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 5 Aufenthaltsprogramme, Anforderungen an die Steueransässigkeit und Klima. Grundlagen verstehen und Aufenthaltswege vergleichen.
Taxes
In British Virgin Islands the top income tax rate is 0%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 0% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in British Virgin Islands from arrival once you take up residence (Residence/belonger status or work permit + home; no tax residence test). The typical route is No investment route; work permit/trade licence for own BVI business: Work permit via local business with substance; property needs Non-Belonger Land Holding Licence; Residence Status only after 10 yrs There are 5 open residence programmes in British Virgin Islands — see the list below.
Living there
Road Town has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 28 °C and summer highs around 31.5 °C.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 0% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 0% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 0% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | ab Zuzug — Residence/belonger status or work permit + home; no tax residence test |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | No investment route; work permit/trade licence for own BVI business — Work permit via local business with substance; property needs Non-Belonger Land Holding Licence; Residence Status only after 10 yrs |
| Klimatyp | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 28° / 31.5° (Road Town) |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in British Virgin Islands
Aktive Programme
- Work Permit — employment · 2026-10
- Trade Licence and Self-Employed Work Permit — entrepreneur · 2026-10
- Residence Status (Certificate of Residence) — other · 2026-10
Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Act 2025 (Apr 2025) fixed the 2024 drafting that had implied 30 yrs to Belonger.
- Non-Belonger Land Holding Licence (homeowner stay) — other · 2026-10
- Dependant / Spouse of Belonger residence — family · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in British Virgin Islands to become tax resident?
ab Zuzug. Residence/belonger status or work permit + home; no tax residence test No PIT; payroll tax on local employment only
How much tax will I pay in British Virgin Islands?
In British Virgin Islands the top income tax rate is 0%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 0% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does British Virgin Islands offer?
Work Permit; Trade Licence and Self-Employed Work Permit; Residence Status (Certificate of Residence); Non-Belonger Land Holding Licence (homeowner stay); Dependant / Spouse of Belonger residence
What is the usual way to move to British Virgin Islands?
No investment route; work permit/trade licence for own BVI business. Work permit via local business with substance; property needs Non-Belonger Land Holding Licence; Residence Status only after 10 yrs
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