Trade Licence and Self-Employed Work Permit

Trade Licence and Self-Employed Work Permit is a residence route in British Virgin Islands (Entrepreneur). Non-Belonger must obtain a local trade licence (often with Belonger participation depending on sector) and a work permit for own business with genuine local substance. No passive investor route exists. Fees/criteria discretionary; low confidence.

Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →

Requirements at a glance

Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 10 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 20 years.

How holders are taxed

No income, dividend or capital-gains tax; payroll tax on remuneration from local business.

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.

CatégorieEntrepreneur
Investissement—
Frais (famille)—
Revenu / an—
Avoirs—
Séjour min.—
Résidence perm.10
Citoyenneté20
TravailownBusiness
Éligiblesall
ImpôtsNo income, dividend or capital-gains tax; payroll tax on remuneration from local business.
État au2026-10
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