Residency Certificate for Persons of Independent Means

Residency Certificate for Persons of Independent Means is a residence route in Cayman Islands (Mezzi propri). Grand Cayman: CI$1m investment (≥CI$500k developed real estate) + CI$120k/yr income or CI$400k local deposit. Sister Islands: CI$500k (≥CI$250k real estate) + CI$75k/yr. Fees CI$500 + CI$20k issue + CI$1k/dependant/yr. Health insurance, clean record.

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in Cayman Islands

Residence permit (e.g. independent means / permanent residence) + home; no tax test

No income, gains or wealth tax; old country may still claim residence (no treaties)

Residence certificate: No TRC issued to individuals; rely on permit and home evidence

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

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Passive-income and financially independent residence →

Requirements at a glance

The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 480'000. You need an annual income of about CHF 72'000. You must spend about 30 days a year in the country to keep it. Spouse and children can usually be included.

How holders are taxed

No personal income, dividend, capital-gains or wealth tax; revenue via import duty (~22%) and fees.

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.

Categoria	Mezzi propri
Investimento	CHF 480'000
Tasse (famiglia)	CHF 21'600 + CHF 1'920 / anno
Reddito / anno	CHF 72'000
Patrimonio	—
Soggiorno min.	30
Residenza perm.	—
Cittadinanza	—
Lavoro	no
Ammessi	all
Imposte	No personal income, dividend, capital-gains or wealth tax; revenue via import duty (~22%) and fees.
Stato al	2026-10

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