Gainful Occupation Permit – Self-employed / Investor
Gainful Occupation Permit – Self-employed / Investor is a residence route in Seychelles (Ondernemer). Submit Project Memorandum to Seychelles Investment Board for approval first; then GOP. Fee SCR 500/month + SCR 1,000 processing; some activities reserved for Seychellois; foreign land purchase needs government sanction. Dependants endorsed.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
No tax on foreign income or dividends; only Seychelles employment/business income taxed (progressive, max 30% / business 25–33%)
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 390 + CHF 340 / jr |
| Inkomen / jr | — |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | 0 |
| PV | — |
| Staatsburgerschap | — |
| Werk | ownBusiness |
| Komt in aanmerking | all |
| Belasting | No tax on foreign income or dividends; only Seychelles employment/business income taxed (progressive, max 30% / business 25–33%) |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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