Residency Certificate (Substantial Business Presence)
Residency Certificate (Substantial Business Presence) is a residence route in Cayman Islands (Doanh nhân). 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).
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →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.
| Loại | Doanh nhân |
|---|---|
| Đầu tư | — |
| Phí (gia đình) | CHF 7'680 |
| Thu nhập / năm | — |
| Tài sản | — |
| Lưu trú tối thiểu | 90 |
| Thường trú | — |
| Quốc tịch | — |
| Làm việc | ownBusiness |
| Đối tượng | all |
| Thuế | No personal income, dividend or capital-gains tax. |
| Tính đến | 2026-10 |
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