Moving to Anguilla: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Anguilla: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 6 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
Taxes
In Anguilla 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 Anguilla from arrival once you take up residence (Residence permit + home; no income tax or residence test). The typical route is Residence by Investment (donation or real estate): US$150k Capital Development Fund (+US$50k/dependant) or US$750k real estate (family of 4, hold 5 yrs); fee US$25k + US$10k/dependant There are 5 open residence programmes in Anguilla — see the list below.
Living there
The Valley has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 28 °C and summer highs around 31 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 0% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | — |
| Corporate tax | 0% |
| Skatterättslig hemvist | från ankomst — Residence permit + home; no income tax or residence test |
| Er väg | Residence by Investment (donation or real estate) — US$150k Capital Development Fund (+US$50k/dependant) or US$750k real estate (family of 4, hold 5 yrs); fee US$25k + US$10k/dependant |
| Klimattyp | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 28° / 31° (The Valley) |
Residence programmes in Anguilla
Active programmes
- Residence by Investment – Capital Development Fund — Investering CHF 120'000 · 2026-10
BOTC naturalisation needs ~9 months/yr presence for 5 years.
- Residence by Investment – Residential Real Estate — Investering CHF 600'000 · 2026-10
- Residence by Investment – Business Premises (right to reside and work) — Investering CHF 600'000 · 2026-10
- Work Permit — employment · 2026-10
- Spouse / Dependant of Anguillian (Belonger) or resident — family · 2026-10
Changes or availability under review
- Lose the Crowd, Find Yourself (remote-work stay) — digitalNomad · 2026-10
The former programme page is unavailable. Current intake could not be confirmed; contact the Immigration Department using the government directory before planning an application.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Anguilla to become tax resident?
från ankomst. Residence permit + home; no income tax or residence test No income, gains or inheritance tax; property tax and GST only
How much tax will I pay in Anguilla?
In Anguilla the top income tax rate is 0%, dividends are taxed at up to — and companies pay 0% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Anguilla offer?
Residence by Investment – Capital Development Fund (CHF 120'000); Residence by Investment – Residential Real Estate (CHF 600'000); Residence by Investment – Business Premises (right to reside and work) (CHF 600'000); Work Permit; Spouse / Dependant of Anguillian (Belonger) or resident
What is the usual way to move to Anguilla?
Residence by Investment (donation or real estate). US$150k Capital Development Fund (+US$50k/dependant) or US$750k real estate (family of 4, hold 5 yrs); fee US$25k + US$10k/dependant
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