Umzug nach Turks and Caicos Islands: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Turks and Caicos Islands steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 7 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In Turks and Caicos Islands the top income tax rate is 0%, dividends are taxed at up to — and companies pay 0% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Turks and Caicos Islands from arrival once you take up residence (Residence/permanent residence certificate + home; no income tax or residence test). The typical route is Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) by investment: ~US$1m real estate/business on Providenciales (lower on other islands); fee ~US$25k+; clean record, health, funds There are 7 open residence programmes in Turks and Caicos Islands — see the list below.
Living there
Providenciales has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 27.5 °C and summer highs around 32 °C. The economy grew +3% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 2.5% for 2026. Its passport opens about 162 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict exposure.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 0% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | — |
| Gewinnsteuer | 0% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | ab Zuzug — Residence/permanent residence certificate + home; no income tax or residence test |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) by investment — ~US$1m real estate/business on Providenciales (lower on other islands); fee ~US$25k+; clean record, health, funds |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 162 Länder |
| Economic growth | +3% (2025), forecast 2.5% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 27.5° / 32° (Providenciales) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | none — No conflict exposure |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 6.5/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 6/10 · NR |
| Eigentumsschutz | 7/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 8.5/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Permanent Residence Certificate – Undertaking and Investment in a Home — Investition CHF 240'000 · open · 2026-10
- Permanent Residence Certificate – Undertaking and Investment in a Business — Investition CHF 600'000 · open · 2026-10
- Permanent Residence Certificate – Investment in Designated Public Sector Project — Investition CHF 800'000 · open · 2026-10
- Residence Permit (Investor / Independent Means) — Investition CHF 200'000 · open · 2026-10
- Homeowner's Residence Permit — Investition CHF 240'000 · open · 2026-10
- Work Permit — employment · open · 2026-10
- Spouse / Dependant of Islander or PRC holder — family · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Turks and Caicos Islands to become tax resident?
ab Zuzug. Residence/permanent residence certificate + home; no income tax or residence test No income, gains or inheritance tax
How much tax will I pay in Turks and Caicos Islands?
In Turks and Caicos Islands the top income tax rate is 0%, dividends are taxed at up to — and companies pay 0% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Turks and Caicos Islands offer?
Permanent Residence Certificate – Undertaking and Investment in a Home (CHF 240'000); Permanent Residence Certificate – Undertaking and Investment in a Business (CHF 600'000); Permanent Residence Certificate – Investment in Designated Public Sector Project (CHF 800'000); Residence Permit (Investor / Independent Means) (CHF 200'000); Homeowner's Residence Permit (CHF 240'000)
What is the usual way to move to Turks and Caicos Islands?
Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) by investment. ~US$1m real estate/business on Providenciales (lower on other islands); fee ~US$25k+; clean record, health, funds
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