Moving to Seychelles: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Seychelles: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 6 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
Taxes
In Seychelles the top income tax rate is 30%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 25% corporate tax. Newcomers may use a special regime (0%): Territorial. CIT 15% up to SCR 1m, 25% above; personal up to 30%.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Seychelles you need at least 183 days a year (183 days in any 12 months, or normally resides / domiciled in Seychelles). The typical route is Residence permit (self-sufficient / property owner): Discretionary residence permit; proof of substantial means, accommodation, health cover; foreign property purchase needs government sanction There are 6 open residence programmes in Seychelles — see the list below.
Living there
Victoria has a tropical rainforest climate with winter highs around 27.5 °C and summer highs around 31 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 30% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 0% |
| Corporate tax | 25% |
| Special regime for newcomers | 0% — Territorial. CIT 15% up to SCR 1m, 25% above; personal up to 30%. |
| Tax residence | after 183 days — 183 days in any 12 months, or normally resides / domiciled in Seychelles |
| Typical residence route | Residence permit (self-sufficient / property owner) — Discretionary residence permit; proof of substantial means, accommodation, health cover; foreign property purchase needs government sanction |
| Climate type | tropical rainforest · 27.5° / 31° (Victoria) |
Residence programmes in Seychelles
- Residence Permit — independentMeans · open · 2026-10
- Gainful Occupation Permit – Self-employed / Investor — entrepreneur · open · 2026-10
- Gainful Occupation Permit – Employee (incl. ITZ work permit) — employment · open · 2026-10
- Permanent Residence Permit — other · open · 2026-10
- Seychelles Workcation Programme — digitalNomad · open · 2026-10
- Dependent's Permit (family of citizens / permit holders) — family · open · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Seychelles to become tax resident?
after 183 days. 183 days in any 12 months, or normally resides / domiciled in Seychelles Territorial: only Seychelles-source income taxed
How much tax will I pay in Seychelles?
In Seychelles the top income tax rate is 30%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Seychelles offer?
Residence Permit; Gainful Occupation Permit – Self-employed / Investor; Gainful Occupation Permit – Employee (incl. ITZ work permit); Permanent Residence Permit; Seychelles Workcation Programme
What is the usual way to move to Seychelles?
Residence permit (self-sufficient / property owner). Discretionary residence permit; proof of substantial means, accommodation, health cover; foreign property purchase needs government sanction
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