The Turks & Caicos Islands government welcomes foreign investors and there are no restrictions on who (be it individuals or corporations) can purchase real estate.
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One of the best aspects of real estate ownership in the Turks and Caicos is that there is no income tax, no property tax, and no capital gains tax. See Taxes in the Turks and Caicos for an overview of government taxes that investors may incur.
You have both temporary and permanent options open to you. Temporary residency is pretty easy to establish if you're willing to invest in real estate here. You'll need $500,000 on Provo or West Caicos, or $250,000 on other islands. The permit costs $1500 annually- so don't forget to renew!
The Turks and Caicos is a very expensive place to live. Groceries, auto fuel, utilities, and almost everything else as well will often be around twice as costly as is common in the United States or Canada. There are several ways to save when moving to the Turks and Caicos.
Temporary residency can also apply to those who make an investment in a business or home in TCI. The investment must be $500,000 depending on the island of Providenciales and West Caicos, or $250,000 on any other island within the TCI. Temporary residency permits cost $1,500 and must be renewed every year.
The Turks and Caicos Islands Immigration department will normally give you permission to stay for up to 90 days. You will need a permit to work on any of the islands.
The Turks and Caicos economy is based on tourism, offshore financial services, and fishing. Most capital goods and food for domestic consumption are imported.
Since the Turks and Caicos Islands is a British Overseas Territory with an economy based on the United States Dollar, TCI has an attractive tax environment with no property tax, no income tax, and no capital gains tax.
Remote AreasRemote and isolated areas in the Turks and Caicos may have an increased risk of crime, including armed robberies. Such areas include West Harbour Bluff, Malcolm Roads Beach, Bonefish Point, and Northwest Point.
Prohibited Items and DrugsBanned weapons (including firearms, firearm parts, ammunition, and 'Hawaiian slings'). Controlled drugs and narcotics, including (but not limited to) marijuana.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands. If you decide to travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands: Avoid walking alone and at night. Do not answer your door at your hotel/residence unless you know who it is.