Caribbean & Atlantic · British Overseas Territories

British Virgin Islands

The world's dominant offshore company domicile — and, for a human being wanting to live there, one of the most closed jurisdictions in the Caribbean. There is no residency-by-investment programme, and clients should be told so plainly.

Last verified July 2026188 visa-free destinations

Tax position

Income tax (top)
none — personal income tax was abolished in 2005. Employment income bears payroll tax (employee portion up to 8%).
Capital gains
none
Wealth tax
none
Inheritance tax
none
Special regime
none for individuals
Territorial
Yes — foreign-source income generally outside scope
CFC rules
No
Exit tax
No
CRS
Participating

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