Residency by Investment
Cayman Islands Residency-by-Investment
Cayman residents enjoy a relaxed and safe lifestyle whilst benefitting financially from the island’s tax neutral status.
The Cayman Islands Residency-by-Investment programme is revered for the fact that it allows tax-efficient residence, and also offers a path to naturalisation and eventual citizenship.
Whilst the Cayman Islands’ sunny skies and turquoise waters help support a thriving tourism industry, its status as one of the leading financial services jurisdictions in the world has made the islands a preferred address for global corporations and has contributed to a strong and stable economy.
Once you obtain a Cayman Islands tax residency, you will benefit from the country’s tax-neutral jurisdiction, as there is no property, income, corporate, capital gains, inheritance or sales (VAT) taxes in the Cayman Islands. In addition, there are no restrictions on foreign ownership of land and only a one-time stamp tax of 7.5% applies to property acquisitions.
The Cayman Islands boast modern infrastructure, low crime rate, excellent healthcare and education facilities, and sound judiciary and pro-business environment, all of which contribute to making the Cayman Islands a vibrant place to live. A full-time population of approximately 68,000 residents is comprised of more than 130 nationalities.
Key Benefits
No income, corporate, capital gains, inheritance, sales or property tax
Easily accessible from the USA, Europe & Canada
Amongst the highest GDP per capita in the world
No restrictions on foreign ownership of land
There are TWO real estate Residency-by-Investment options in the Cayman Islands when considering the Cayman Islands Tax Residency Programme:
1. Real Estate
Two options:
- The first way to gain Cayman Islands residency is to invest US$1.2 million in local real estate. Successful applicants will qualify to apply for a 25-year residency certificate.
- The applicant must invest US$2.4 million in local real estate. Successful applicants will qualify to apply for The Cayman Islands Permanent Residency by Investment.
Additional Cayman Islands residency requirements:
Applicant must reside in the Cayman Islands for 30 days each year.
Restrictions:
- Does not permit the right to work
- Does not permit the right to apply for naturalisation