Africa · SCR

Seychelles For Solopreneurs - Tax, Immigration, Lifestyle

Reviewed 2026-06-21

Top income tax

30%

Self-employed SS

Yes

VAT

15%

Capital gains

Exit tax

Nomad visa

Yes

/ 100

Tax efficiency58

Ease to enter79

Ease to exit93

Cost of living65

Internet9

English100

How is this scored?

Seychelles taxes individuals on a territorial basis, so income earned outside the islands is generally exempt and only local-source emoluments face the progressive payroll tax that tops out at 30 percent. There is no capital gains tax, no inheritance or gift tax, and no wealth tax, which makes it attractive for asset holders, though VAT is 15 percent and the cost of living is among the highest in Africa. A solopreneur can stay up to a year under the Workcation remote-work permit without becoming locally taxable on foreign income.

Personal income tax

Income tax structureProgressive

Top income tax rate30%

Entry income tax rate0%

Top rate threshold$68,300

Taxation basisTerritorial

Local/state income taxNo

Social security

Self-employed social securityYes

Employee SS rate5%

Employer SS rate5%

Indirect & other taxes

VAT standard rate15%

Capital gains rate0%

Long-hold CGT exemptionNo

Wealth taxNo

Inheritance/gift taxNo

Property taxNo

Exit & residency

Exit taxNo

EU/EEA deferralNo

Days to trigger residency183 days

Corporate

Corporate income tax rate25%

WHT on dividends15%

CFC rulesNo

Incentives & special regimes

Special expat regimeNo

Immigration & setup

Digital nomad visaYes

Entrepreneur visaYes

Ease of setup3 / 5

Lifestyle

Cost of living index64.5

Internet speed50 Mbps

English proficiencyHigh

Civil liberties77

Digital nomad visa

Seychelles ran the Workcation Permit (Unofficial designation; formal permit category unclear), but it is not a route you can take today. The detail below is on record so you can see what changed.

Status: unclear. Term 'Workcation' widely cited in nomad sources but NOT found on official Seychelles ICS.gov.sc website. May be unofficial marketing term or very recent program. Official ICS site lists GOP, Residence, Visitor permits only.

ProgramWorkcation Permit (Unofficial designation; formal permit category unclear)

Income requirementNo minimum stated; applicants must prove financial self-sufficiency and sufficient funds for duration of stay; 6 months of income history required

Durationup to 12 months

Renewablerenewal terms not specified in available sources

Application fee$50 (€45 (approximately $50) cited in nomad sources; official fee not confirmed)

FamilyFamily eligibility unknown; recommend direct inquiry

How it is taxed

Foreign-sourced income treatment unknown; local employment prohibited; recommend verification with Seychelles tax authority

What you need to qualify

proof of employment letter from overseas employer or business registration if self-employed
remote work from foreign sources only
no local Seychelles employment allowed
medical insurance covering COVID-19 and hospital care in Seychelles

Official source Compare every nomad visa

Verified 2026-07-17 · low confidence

Golden visa

Seychelles offers residency by investment from $1M. Unlike the nomad route, this buys residency through capital rather than proven income.

Investor Permanent Residence (no conventional golden visa)

Status: contested. Discretionary; foreigners cannot freely buy property.

Route	From	Notes
Investor PR	$1M	$1M + residence/business association (SIB guidance); no conventional golden visa

Residency granted5-year residence / investor PR

Physical presence5 days/year (residence permit)

Path to citizenship~10 years, discretionary

Official source Compare with other programs

Verified 2026-07-08 · medium confidence

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Informational only. Nothing here is tax, legal, or financial advice. Tax rules change often and vary by personal circumstance. Verify every figure against an official source and a qualified adviser before acting. Figures are re-expressed from public sources and cited per country.