Country tax profile · 2026
Seychelles income tax
What a nomad, retiree or founder needs before moving to Seychelles: the real rate, what actually gets taxed, and the residency bar you must clear. Local currency: SCR.
Seychelles tax calculator
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How much is income tax in Seychelles?
Seychelles taxes personal income at rates up to 30%. exenta=territorial foreign exempt: Seychelles taxes only local-source income; foreign-source income generally exempt
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Seychelles and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
Seychelles digital nomad visa
Workcation Retreat Programme (Visitors Workcation Permit)
- Income requirement: No official minimum; must prove sufficient funds/steady foreign income via bank statements
- Initial length: 12 months
- Max stay: Up to 12 months; not renewable but can reapply after stay ends
- Tax on nomad income: No local tax on foreign-source income during permit; tax residency triggered at 183 days
- Family / dependents: Yes
Official source: Workcation Retreat Programme (Visitors Workcation Permit) · as of 2026
Seychelles expat & digital-nomad tax regime
Under the Territorial regime, a qualifying new resident or foreign-income remote worker pays an effective rate of about 0% instead of the 30% headline.
Official source: Seychelles Revenue Commission
Capital gains, wealth & property tax
- Capital gains: No general capital gains tax on individuals. Business gains on sale of assets are taxed at the normal business tax rate.
- Wealth tax: No net wealth tax. Foreign owners of residential property pay an annual immovable property tax of 0.25% of market value.
Inheritance & gift tax in Seychelles
No inheritance, estate or gift tax in Seychelles. Not applicable - no inheritance tax.
Corporate tax & VAT
The standard corporate profits tax is 25%.
How to become a tax resident of Seychelles
Seychelles operates a territorial (source-based) system. Income tax applies to Seychelles-source employment income (emoluments); foreign-source income is generally outside the charge. There is no worldwide-income residency taxation of individuals.
Cost of living & lifestyle
Cost of living is about 54% of the US level, with average purchasing power near $35k (PPP). Pick a city below to see its monthly climate and cost.
Banking in Seychelles
You will want a local or multi-currency account for rent, bills and getting paid.
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Climate & cost by city
Average monthly temperature (°C) and rainfall. Climate: Open-Meteo ERA5; cost of living: World Bank PPP (same-year pairing), omitted where unavailable.
Seychelles tax treaties
Seychelles maintains around 28 double taxation treaties in force. They generally follow the OECD Model Convention and reduce withholding tax on cross-border dividends, interest and royalties, so the same income is not taxed twice when you move, invest or earn across borders. That is a broad network, useful for internationally mobile earners and investors.
Major treaty partners
Chips with a link open the full withholding-tax detail for that treaty pair.
Approximate size of the DTA network; confirm the specific treaty and its terms before relying on it.
Seychelles tax treaty guides
Detailed double-tax-treaty guides (withholding rates on dividends, interest and royalties) are available for 28 of Seychelles's partners:
Bahrain · Barbados · Belgium · Bermuda · Botswana · China · Cyprus · Eswatini · Ethiopia · Guernsey · Indonesia · Isle of Man · Jersey · Kenya · Luxembourg · Malaysia · Mauritius · Monaco · Oman · Qatar · San Marino · Singapore · South Africa · Sri Lanka · Thailand · United Arab Emirates · Vietnam · Zambia
Who can help you in Seychelles
Vetted partners for the move: immigration and tax lawyers, relocation services, banking and eSIM, guides and local experts. One Gold partner and up to three standard listings per country.
Expats in Seychelles
The free Seychelles expat community: who is already there, who is arriving, the Telegram group and straight answers on the paperwork. Expats in Seychelles →
Members see each other by first name, origin and plans. Emails stay private.
Planning a move to Seychelles?
The headline rate is the easy part. Residency, banking and exiting your current tax net are where it goes wrong. Get matched with a vetted Seychelles advisor.
Talk to a Seychelles advisor →Seychelles income tax FAQ
How much is income tax in Seychelles?
Seychelles taxes personal income at rates up to 30%. exenta=territorial foreign exempt: Seychelles taxes only local-source income; foreign-source income generally exempt
Does Seychelles tax capital gains?
No general capital gains tax on individuals. Business gains on sale of assets are taxed at the normal business tax rate.
How do you become a tax resident of Seychelles?
Seychelles operates a territorial (source-based) system. Income tax applies to Seychelles-source employment income (emoluments); foreign-source income is generally outside the charge. There is no worldwide-income residency taxation of individuals.