Umzug nach US Virgin Islands: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in US Virgin Islands steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 6 Aufenthaltsprogramme, Anforderungen an die Steueransässigkeit und Klima. Grundlagen verstehen und Aufenthaltswege vergleichen.
Taxes
In US Virgin Islands the top income tax rate is 37%, dividends are taxed at up to — and companies pay 21% corporate tax. Newcomers may use a special regime (3.7%): Mirror US code paid to USVI; EDC beneficiaries get 90% income-tax reduction.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in US Virgin Islands you need at least 183 days a year (Bona fide residence: presence test (183 days or alternatives) + USVI tax home + closer connection). The typical route is US immigration status required (EB-5/E-2) + USVI EDC benefits: Need US green card/visa first; EDC incentives only for local businesses with jobs/investment There are 5 open residence programmes in US Virgin Islands — see the list below.
Living there
Charlotte Amalie has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 29 °C and summer highs around 32 °C.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 37% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | — |
| Gewinnsteuer | 21% |
| Sonderregime für Zuzüger | 3.7% — Mirror US code paid to USVI; EDC beneficiaries get 90% income-tax reduction. |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | nach 183 Tagen — Bona fide residence: presence test (183 days or alternatives) + USVI tax home + closer connection |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | US immigration status required (EB-5/E-2) + USVI EDC benefits — Need US green card/visa first; EDC incentives only for local businesses with jobs/investment |
| Klimatyp | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 29° / 32° (Charlotte Amalie) |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in US Virgin Islands
Aktive Programme
- EB-5 Immigrant Investor (US green card) — Investition CHF 640'000 · 2026-10
- E-2 Treaty Investor Visa — Investition CHF 80'000 · 2026-10
- USVI Economic Development Commission benefits — Investition CHF 80'000 · 2026-10
- US Work Visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1) — employment · 2026-10
- Family-based Immigration — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 21'200 · 2026-10
Änderungen oder Verfügbarkeit prüfen
- Gold Card (US$1m gift) — Investition CHF 800'000 · 2026-10
Created by Sept 2025 executive order; litigation & implementation details evolving
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in US Virgin Islands to become tax resident?
nach 183 Tagen. Bona fide residence: presence test (183 days or alternatives) + USVI tax home + closer connection Mirror US code; EDC incentives for local businesses
How much tax will I pay in US Virgin Islands?
In US Virgin Islands the top income tax rate is 37%, dividends are taxed at up to — and companies pay 21% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does US Virgin Islands offer?
EB-5 Immigrant Investor (US green card) (CHF 640'000); E-2 Treaty Investor Visa (CHF 80'000); USVI Economic Development Commission benefits (CHF 80'000); US Work Visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1); Family-based Immigration
What is the usual way to move to US Virgin Islands?
US immigration status required (EB-5/E-2) + USVI EDC benefits. Need US green card/visa first; EDC incentives only for local businesses with jobs/investment
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