Country tax profile · 2026
Cayman Islands VAT / sales tax
How Cayman Islands treats VAT / sales
Cayman Islands has no national VAT or general sales tax, so most goods and services carry no consumption 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 VAT / sales tax compares
Cayman Islands's VAT / sales tax of 0% is the 176th highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a North America average of 10.2%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
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Who is a tax resident of Cayman Islands?
No tax residency concept. Individuals pay no income tax regardless of days present or residence status.
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Cayman Islands?
Cayman Islands has no national VAT or general sales tax, so most goods and services carry no consumption tax.