Country tax profile · 2026
Vanuatu income tax
What a nomad, retiree or founder needs before moving to Vanuatu: the real rate, what actually gets taxed, and the residency bar you must clear. Local currency: VUV.
Vanuatu tax calculator
Enter your income to estimate what you would pay in Vanuatu, as an employee or running your own company, and see the best-value cities. Get the full breakdown plus a vetted advisor by email.
How much is income tax in Vanuatu?
Vanuatu does not levy personal income tax on residents. cero=no income tax at all: Vanuatu levies no personal income tax on any income, local or foreign
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Vanuatu and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
Vanuatu expat & digital-nomad tax regime
The No personal income tax regime does not lower the rate here, because Vanuatu already taxes personal income at 0%. What it changes is your right to live and work in the country, not your tax bill.
Official source: PwC / Vanuatu
Capital gains, wealth & property tax
- Capital gains: No capital gains tax in Vanuatu.
- Wealth tax: No net wealth or property tax in Vanuatu.
Inheritance & gift tax in Vanuatu
No inheritance, estate or gift tax in Vanuatu. Not applicable - no inheritance tax.
Corporate tax & VAT
The standard corporate profits tax is 0%.
How to become a tax resident of Vanuatu
No personal income tax exists, so there is no income-tax residency trigger. Tax residency/domicile is not relevant for income taxation; Vanuatu is a zero-tax jurisdiction.
Not the same as your home country letting you go, most tax bills come from failing to exit the old residence, not from entering Vanuatu.
Cost of living & lifestyle
Cost of living is about 91% of the US level, with average purchasing power near $5k (PPP). Pick a city below to see its monthly climate and cost.
Banking in Vanuatu
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.
Vanuatu tax treaties
Vanuatu maintains around 0 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. With very few treaties, cross-border income can still face double taxation, so check the specific route before you move.
Major treaty partners
Approximate size of the DTA network; confirm the specific treaty and its terms before relying on it.
Who can help you in Vanuatu
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 Vanuatu
The free Vanuatu expat community: who is already there, who is arriving, the Telegram group and straight answers on the paperwork. Expats in Vanuatu →
Members see each other by first name, origin and plans. Emails stay private.
Planning a move to Vanuatu?
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 Vanuatu advisor.
Talk to a Vanuatu advisor →Vanuatu income tax FAQ
How much is income tax in Vanuatu?
Vanuatu does not levy personal income tax on residents. cero=no income tax at all: Vanuatu levies no personal income tax on any income, local or foreign
Does Vanuatu tax capital gains?
No capital gains tax in Vanuatu.
How do you become a tax resident of Vanuatu?
No personal income tax exists, so there is no income-tax residency trigger. Tax residency/domicile is not relevant for income taxation; Vanuatu is a zero-tax jurisdiction.