Country tax profile · 2026
Cayman Islands income tax
How Cayman Islands treats income
Cayman Islands levies no personal income tax on residents. Foreign and local income are 100% exempt: there is no income tax.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Cayman Islands and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Cayman Islands's income tax compares
Cayman Islands's top income tax of 0% is the 180th highest of the 197 countries we track, against a global average of 27.9% and a North America average of 23.5%.
Countries with a similar income tax
Vatican City (0%) · United Arab Emirates (0%) · Qatar (0%) · Bahrain (0%) · Oman (0%) · Saudi Arabia (0%)
Who is a tax resident of Cayman Islands?
No tax residency concept. Individuals pay no income tax regardless of days present or residence status.
Related Cayman Islands taxes
Moving to Cayman Islands?
Get matched with a vetted Cayman Islands tax & immigration advisor who handles residency and the exit from your current country.
See advisors →Cayman Islands income tax FAQ
What is the income tax rate in Cayman Islands?
Cayman Islands levies no personal income tax on residents. Foreign and local income are 100% exempt: there is no income tax.