Umzug nach Guernsey: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben

Taxes

In Guernsey the top income tax rate is 20%, dividends are taxed at up to 20% and companies pay 0% corporate tax. Newcomers may use a special regime (1%): 20% flat personal; tax capped at GBP 160k on non-Guernsey income or GBP 320k worldwide. New residents buying Open Market property (≥ GBP 50k duty) cap all tax at GBP 60k for 4 years. 0% CIT (10/20% for banks, utilities, property).

How to move and become tax resident

To become tax resident in Guernsey you need at least 91 days a year (91 days in calendar year (or 35 days + ≥365 days over prior 4 yrs)). The typical route is Guernsey Entrepreneur visa (£200k in own business) + Open Market housing: ≥£200k invested in a Guernsey business you control and work in full-time; Open Market Part A home; Investor visa no longer offered There are 5 open residence programmes in Guernsey — see the list below.

Living there

St Peter Port has a temperate oceanic climate with winter highs around 8.5 °C and summer highs around 19.5 °C. The economy grew +1% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 1% for 2026. Its passport opens about 162 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict exposure (Crown dependency).