Umzug nach Seychelles: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Seychelles steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 6 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In Seychelles the top income tax rate is 30%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 25% corporate tax. Newcomers may use a special regime (0%): Territorial. CIT 15% up to SCR 1m, 25% above; personal up to 30%.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Seychelles you need at least 183 days a year (183 days in any 12 months, or normally resides / domiciled in Seychelles). The typical route is Residence permit (self-sufficient / property owner): Discretionary residence permit; proof of substantial means, accommodation, health cover; foreign property purchase needs government sanction There are 6 open residence programmes in Seychelles — see the list below.
Living there
Victoria has a tropical rainforest climate with winter highs around 27.5 °C and summer highs around 31 °C. The economy grew +3% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 3.5% for 2026. Its passport opens about 135 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict exposure.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 30% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 0% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 25% |
| Sonderregime für Zuzüger | 0% — Territorial. CIT 15% up to SCR 1m, 25% above; personal up to 30%. |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | nach 183 Tagen — 183 days in any 12 months, or normally resides / domiciled in Seychelles |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Residence permit (self-sufficient / property owner) — Discretionary residence permit; proof of substantial means, accommodation, health cover; foreign property purchase needs government sanction |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 135 Länder |
| Economic growth | +3% (2025), forecast 3.5% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | tropical rainforest · 27.5° / 31° (Victoria) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | none — No conflict exposure |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 4.4/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 5/10 · BB |
| Eigentumsschutz | 6/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 8.5/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Seychelles
- Residence Permit — independentMeans · open · 2026-10
- Gainful Occupation Permit – Self-employed / Investor — entrepreneur · open · 2026-10
- Gainful Occupation Permit – Employee (incl. ITZ work permit) — employment · open · 2026-10
- Permanent Residence Permit — other · open · 2026-10
- Seychelles Workcation Programme — digitalNomad · open · 2026-10
- Dependent's Permit (family of citizens / permit holders) — family · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Seychelles to become tax resident?
nach 183 Tagen. 183 days in any 12 months, or normally resides / domiciled in Seychelles Territorial: only Seychelles-source income taxed
How much tax will I pay in Seychelles?
In Seychelles the top income tax rate is 30%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Seychelles offer?
Residence Permit; Gainful Occupation Permit – Self-employed / Investor; Gainful Occupation Permit – Employee (incl. ITZ work permit); Permanent Residence Permit; Seychelles Workcation Programme
What is the usual way to move to Seychelles?
Residence permit (self-sufficient / property owner). Discretionary residence permit; proof of substantial means, accommodation, health cover; foreign property purchase needs government sanction
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