Moving to Solomon Is.: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Solomon Is.: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 0 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Solomon Is. the top income tax rate is 40%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Solomon Is. you need at least 183 days a year (183 days in year or resides in Solomon Islands). The typical route is None realistic: No residence route for a self-funded foreign family
Living there
Honiara has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 30 °C and summer highs around 31 °C. The economy grew +2.5% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 2.5% for 2026. Its passport opens about 121 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict exposure.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 40% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 10% |
| Corporate tax | 30% |
| Résidence fiscale | après 183 jours — 183 days in year or resides in Solomon Islands |
| Voie de résidence typique | None realistic — No residence route for a self-funded foreign family |
| Passeport | sans visa ou visa à l'arrivée dans 121 pays |
| Economic growth | +2.5% (2025), forecast 2.5% (2026) |
| Type de climat | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 30° / 31° (Honiara) |
| Guerre & conflits | none — No conflict exposure |
| Tous les risques naturels | 5.7/10 |
| Solidité bancaire | 2/10 · NR |
| Protection de la propriété | 2/10 |
| Logements chauds en hiver | 10/10 |
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Solomon Is. to become tax resident?
après 183 jours. 183 days in year or resides in Solomon Islands Worldwide income
How much tax will I pay in Solomon Is.?
In Solomon Is. the top income tax rate is 40%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Solomon Is. offer?
No open residence programme is listed — usually work, family or study routes.
What is the usual way to move to Solomon Is.?
None realistic. No residence route for a self-funded foreign family
Compare with nearby countries
Afghanistan · Armenia · Australia · Azerbaijan · Bangladesh · Bhutan · Cambodia · China · Fiji · Georgia · Hong Kong · India
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