Umzug nach US Virgin Islands: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in US Virgin Islands steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 6 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In US Virgin Islands the top income tax rate is 37%, dividends are taxed at up to — and companies pay 21% corporate tax. Newcomers may use a special regime (3.7%): Mirror US code paid to USVI; EDC beneficiaries get 90% income-tax reduction.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in US Virgin Islands you need at least 183 days a year (Bona fide residence: presence test (183 days or alternatives) + USVI tax home + closer connection). The typical route is US immigration status required (EB-5/E-2) + USVI EDC benefits: Need US green card/visa first; EDC incentives only for local businesses with jobs/investment There are 6 open residence programmes in US Virgin Islands — see the list below.
Living there
Charlotte Amalie has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 29 °C and summer highs around 32 °C. The economy grew +1.5% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 1.5% for 2026. Its passport opens about 159 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict exposure (US territory).
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 37% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | — |
| Gewinnsteuer | 21% |
| Sonderregime für Zuzüger | 3.7% — Mirror US code paid to USVI; EDC beneficiaries get 90% income-tax reduction. |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | nach 183 Tagen — Bona fide residence: presence test (183 days or alternatives) + USVI tax home + closer connection |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | US immigration status required (EB-5/E-2) + USVI EDC benefits — Need US green card/visa first; EDC incentives only for local businesses with jobs/investment |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 159 Länder |
| Economic growth | +1.5% (2025), forecast 1.5% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 29° / 32° (Charlotte Amalie) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | none — No conflict exposure (US territory) |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 5/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 6.5/10 · NR |
| Eigentumsschutz | 7.5/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 8.5/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in US Virgin Islands
- EB-5 Immigrant Investor (US green card) — Investition CHF 640'000 · open · 2026-10
- Gold Card (US$1m gift) — Investition CHF 800'000 · changing · 2026-10
- E-2 Treaty Investor Visa — Investition CHF 80'000 · open · 2026-10
- USVI Economic Development Commission benefits — Investition CHF 80'000 · open · 2026-10
- US Work Visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1) — employment · open · 2026-10
- Family-based Immigration — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 21'200 · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in US Virgin Islands to become tax resident?
nach 183 Tagen. Bona fide residence: presence test (183 days or alternatives) + USVI tax home + closer connection Mirror US code; EDC incentives for local businesses
How much tax will I pay in US Virgin Islands?
In US Virgin Islands the top income tax rate is 37%, dividends are taxed at up to — and companies pay 21% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does US Virgin Islands offer?
EB-5 Immigrant Investor (US green card) (CHF 640'000); Gold Card (US$1m gift) (CHF 800'000); E-2 Treaty Investor Visa (CHF 80'000); USVI Economic Development Commission benefits (CHF 80'000); US Work Visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1)
What is the usual way to move to US Virgin Islands?
US immigration status required (EB-5/E-2) + USVI EDC benefits. Need US green card/visa first; EDC incentives only for local businesses with jobs/investment
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