Umzug nach Trinidad and Tobago: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Trinidad and Tobago steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 4 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In Trinidad and Tobago the top income tax rate is 30%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Trinidad and Tobago you need at least 183 days a year (More than 183 days in calendar year). The typical route is Work permit via own business (no investor/passive route): Work permit/residence through local company; no retiree or investor programme There are 4 open residence programmes in Trinidad and Tobago — see the list below.
Living there
Port of Spain has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 31 °C and summer highs around 32.5 °C. The economy grew +1.4% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 1.5% for 2026. Its passport opens about 131 countries without a visa in advance. Security: Gang violence, states of emergency; near US anti-narco strike zone.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 30% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 0% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 30% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | nach 183 Tagen — More than 183 days in calendar year |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Work permit via own business (no investor/passive route) — Work permit/residence through local company; no retiree or investor programme |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 131 Länder |
| Economic growth | +1.4% (2025), forecast 1.5% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 31° / 32.5° (Port of Spain) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | unrest — Gang violence, states of emergency; near US anti-narco strike zone |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 4.7/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 5.5/10 · BBB- |
| Eigentumsschutz | 5/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 8.5/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Trinidad and Tobago
- Work Permit — employment · open · 2026-10
- Residence Permit — other · open · 2026-10
- CARICOM Skills Certificate — freeMovement · open · 2026-10
- Family Residence (spouse/dependant) — family · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Trinidad and Tobago to become tax resident?
nach 183 Tagen. More than 183 days in calendar year Remittance basis if not domiciled
How much tax will I pay in Trinidad and Tobago?
In Trinidad and Tobago the top income tax rate is 30%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Trinidad and Tobago offer?
Work Permit; Residence Permit; CARICOM Skills Certificate; Family Residence (spouse/dependant)
What is the usual way to move to Trinidad and Tobago?
Work permit via own business (no investor/passive route). Work permit/residence through local company; no retiree or investor programme
Compare with nearby countries
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