USVI Economic Development Commission benefits
USVI Economic Development Commission benefits is a residence route in US Virgin Islands (Special tax status). EDC beneficiary company: ≥US$100,000 investment and ≥10 full-time local employees (rules vary); application & annual compliance fees, charitable contributions. Not an immigration route
Special tax regimes for new residents →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 80'000. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
90% reduction of USVI income tax on qualified EDC business income; non-qualifying (e.g. foreign dividends) taxed normally
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Special tax status |
|---|---|
| Investment | CHF 80'000 |
| Fees (family) | — |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | — |
| Citizenship | — |
| Work | ownBusiness |
| Eligible | persons with US immigration status (citizen, GC, E-2, L-1) |
| Tax | 90% reduction of USVI income tax on qualified EDC business income; non-qualifying (e.g. foreign dividends) taxed normally |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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