Umzug nach Jamaica: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Jamaica steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 5 Aufenthaltsprogramme, Anforderungen an die Steueransässigkeit und Klima. Grundlagen verstehen und Aufenthaltswege vergleichen.
Taxes
In Jamaica the top income tax rate is 30%, dividends are taxed at up to 15% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Jamaica you need at least 183 days a year (183 days in year, or ordinary residence (home + regular presence)). The typical route is Extended stay as self-sufficient person / work permit for own business: No investor/retiree programme; apply for extension of stay with proof of means, later permanent residence There are 5 open residence programmes in Jamaica — see the list below.
Living there
Kingston has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 30 °C and summer highs around 32.5 °C.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 30% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 15% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 25% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | nach 183 Tagen — 183 days in year, or ordinary residence (home + regular presence) |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Extended stay as self-sufficient person / work permit for own business — No investor/retiree programme; apply for extension of stay with proof of means, later permanent residence |
| Klimatyp | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 30° / 32.5° (Kingston) |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Jamaica
- Extension of Stay (self-supporting / retiree) — independentMeans · open · 2026-10
- Permanent Residence (Unconditional Landing) — other · open · 2026-10
- Work Permit — employment · open · 2026-10
- CARICOM Skilled Nationals Certificate — freeMovement · open · 2026-10
- Marriage Exemption / Family Residence — family · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Jamaica to become tax resident?
nach 183 Tagen. 183 days in year, or ordinary residence (home + regular presence) Remittance basis if not domiciled
How much tax will I pay in Jamaica?
In Jamaica the top income tax rate is 30%, dividends are taxed at up to 15% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Jamaica offer?
Extension of Stay (self-supporting / retiree); Permanent Residence (Unconditional Landing); Work Permit; CARICOM Skilled Nationals Certificate; Marriage Exemption / Family Residence
What is the usual way to move to Jamaica?
Extended stay as self-sufficient person / work permit for own business. No investor/retiree programme; apply for extension of stay with proof of means, later permanent residence
Compare with nearby countries
Argentina · Belize · Bolivia · Brazil · Canada · Chile · Colombia · Costa Rica · Cuba · Dominican Rep. · Ecuador · El Salvador
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