Umzug nach Vanuatu: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Vanuatu steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 4 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In Vanuatu the top income tax rate is 0%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 0% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Vanuatu from arrival once you take up residence (Residence visa + home; no income tax or residence test). The typical route is Citizenship by investment (DSP, ~USD 165k family of 3): Donation USD 165k for family of 3 + ~USD 5.5k due diligence; no residence or visit needed There are 4 open residence programmes in Vanuatu — see the list below.
Living there
Port Vila has a tropical rainforest climate with winter highs around 25.5 °C and summer highs around 30 °C. The economy grew -1% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 1.5% for 2026. Its passport opens about 83 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict exposure.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 0% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 0% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 0% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | ab Zuzug — Residence visa + home; no income tax or residence test |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Citizenship by investment (DSP, ~USD 165k family of 3) — Donation USD 165k for family of 3 + ~USD 5.5k due diligence; no residence or visit needed |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 83 Länder |
| Economic growth | -1% (2025), forecast 1.5% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | tropical rainforest · 25.5° / 30° (Port Vila) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | none — No conflict exposure |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 7.3/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 3.5/10 · NR |
| Eigentumsschutz | 4/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 9/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Vanuatu
- Development Support Program (DSP) – Citizenship by Investment — Investition CHF 104'000 · open · 2026-10
- Self-funded Residence Visa — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 20'100 · open · 2026-10
- Foreign Investor / Leasehold Holder Residence Visa — Investition CHF 67'000 · open · 2026-10
- Work Residence Visa — employment · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Vanuatu to become tax resident?
ab Zuzug. Residence visa + home; no income tax or residence test No income, gains or inheritance tax; VAT only
How much tax will I pay in Vanuatu?
In Vanuatu the top income tax rate is 0%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 0% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Vanuatu offer?
Development Support Program (DSP) – Citizenship by Investment (CHF 104'000); Self-funded Residence Visa; Foreign Investor / Leasehold Holder Residence Visa (CHF 67'000); Work Residence Visa
What is the usual way to move to Vanuatu?
Citizenship by investment (DSP, ~USD 165k family of 3). Donation USD 165k for family of 3 + ~USD 5.5k due diligence; no residence or visit needed
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