Gainful Occupation Permit – Self-employed / Investor
Gainful Occupation Permit – Self-employed / Investor is a residence route in Seychelles (起業家). Submit Project Memorandum to Seychelles Investment Board for approval first; then GOP. Fee SCR 500/month + SCR 1,000 processing; some activities reserved for Seychellois; foreign land purchase needs government sanction. Dependants endorsed.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
No tax on foreign income or dividends; only Seychelles employment/business income taxed (progressive, max 30% / business 25–33%)
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| カテゴリー | 起業家 |
|---|---|
| 投資額 | — |
| 手数料（家族） | CHF 390 + CHF 340 / 年 |
| 所得 / 年 | — |
| 資産 | — |
| 最低滞在 | 0 |
| 永住権 | — |
| 市民権 | — |
| 就労 | ownBusiness |
| 対象者 | all |
| 税金 | No tax on foreign income or dividends; only Seychelles employment/business income taxed (progressive, max 30% / business 25–33%) |
| 時点 | 2026-10 |
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