Moving to Fiji: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Fiji: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 4 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
Taxes
In Fiji the top income tax rate is 39%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Fiji from arrival once you take up residence (Resides or domiciled in Fiji, or 183 days). The typical route is Retirement / investor permit: Retirement permit (age threshold unverified; proof of funds/pension) or investor permit via Investment Fiji registration There are 4 open residence programmes in Fiji — see the list below.
Living there
Suva has a tropical rainforest climate with winter highs around 26 °C and summer highs around 30.5 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 39% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 0% |
| Corporate tax | 25% |
| टैक्स रेज़िडेंसी | आगमन से — Resides or domiciled in Fiji, or 183 days |
| आपका रास्ता | Retirement / investor permit — Retirement permit (age threshold unverified; proof of funds/pension) or investor permit via Investment Fiji registration |
| जलवायु प्रकार | tropical rainforest · 26° / 30.5° (Suva) |
Residence programmes in Fiji
Active programmes
- Residence Permit on Assured Income — निवेश CHF 35'500 · 2026-10
- Investor Permit — निवेश CHF 17'750 · 2026-10
- Work Permit — employment · 2026-10
- Dependant / family permit — family · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Fiji to become tax resident?
आगमन से. Resides or domiciled in Fiji, or 183 days Worldwide income up to 20%
How much tax will I pay in Fiji?
In Fiji the top income tax rate is 39%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Fiji offer?
Residence Permit on Assured Income (CHF 35'500); Investor Permit (CHF 17'750); Work Permit; Dependant / family permit
What is the usual way to move to Fiji?
Retirement / investor permit. Retirement permit (age threshold unverified; proof of funds/pension) or investor permit via Investment Fiji registration
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