Residency Certificate (Substantial Business Presence)

Residency Certificate (Substantial Business Presence) is a residence route in Cayman Islands (Ondernemer). Hold ≥10% of a Cayman business in an approved category with substantial local presence and work in it. Fees CI$1,000 application + CI$5,000 issue + CI$1,000/dependant + occupation-based annual work fee. Exact business thresholds: confirm with WORC (low detail).

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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Requirements at a glance

You must spend about 90 days a year in the country to keep it. Spouse and children can usually be included.

How holders are taxed

No personal income, dividend or capital-gains tax.

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.

Categorie	Ondernemer
Investering	—
Leges (gezin)	CHF 7'680
Inkomen / jr	—
Vermogen	—
Min. verblijf	90
PV	—
Staatsburgerschap	—
Werk	ownBusiness
Komt in aanmerking	all
Belasting	No personal income, dividend or capital-gains tax.
Stand	2026-10

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