Umzug nach Philippines: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Philippines steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 6 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In Philippines the top income tax rate is 35%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Philippines from arrival once you take up residence (Alien residing in the Philippines with intent to stay (not mere sojourner)). The typical route is SRRV Classic retiree visa (deposit USD 50k, age 40–49): Age 40+ (since 9/2025); deposit USD 50k (40–49 no pension) / USD 30k (50+); fees USD 1.5k + 300/dependant There are 6 open residence programmes in Philippines — see the list below.
Living there
Manila (Makati) has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 29.7 °C and summer highs around 33.5 °C. The economy grew +5.4% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 5.7% for 2026. Its passport opens about 66 countries without a visa in advance. Security: Residual Mindanao & NPA insurgencies; frequent clashes with Chinese coast guard.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 35% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 10% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 25% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | ab Zuzug — Alien residing in the Philippines with intent to stay (not mere sojourner) |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | SRRV Classic retiree visa (deposit USD 50k, age 40–49) — Age 40+ (since 9/2025); deposit USD 50k (40–49 no pension) / USD 30k (50+); fees USD 1.5k + 300/dependant |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 66 Länder |
| Economic growth | +5.4% (2025), forecast 5.7% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 29.7° / 33.5° (Manila (Makati)) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | armed — Residual Mindanao & NPA insurgencies; frequent clashes with Chinese coast guard |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 8.9/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 5/10 · BBB+ |
| Eigentumsschutz | 3.5/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 9/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Philippines
- Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) – Classic — Investition CHF 8'000 · open · 2026-10
- Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) – Smile / Human Touch / Courtesy — Investition CHF 16'000 · open · 2026-10
- Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV) — Investition CHF 60'000 · open · 2026-10
- Digital Nomad Visa (Executive Order 86) — digitalNomad · changing · 2026-10
- Pre-arranged Employment Visa (9G) + Alien Employment Permit — employment · open · 2026-10
- Non-Quota Immigrant Visa by Marriage (13A) — family · open · 2026-10
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Philippines to become tax resident?
ab Zuzug. Alien residing in the Philippines with intent to stay (not mere sojourner) Resident aliens taxed only on Philippine-source income
How much tax will I pay in Philippines?
In Philippines the top income tax rate is 35%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Philippines offer?
Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) – Classic (CHF 8'000); Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) – Smile / Human Touch / Courtesy (CHF 16'000); Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV) (CHF 60'000); Digital Nomad Visa (Executive Order 86); Pre-arranged Employment Visa (9G) + Alien Employment Permit
What is the usual way to move to Philippines?
SRRV Classic retiree visa (deposit USD 50k, age 40–49). Age 40+ (since 9/2025); deposit USD 50k (40–49 no pension) / USD 30k (50+); fees USD 1.5k + 300/dependant
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