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ANGUILLA
Beyond Extraordinary
No income tax for a year on this tiny & expensive island.
Anguilla is only 26 kilometers long and 5 kilometers wide but has 33 beaches. This Caribbean Island is offering the Beyond Extraordinary Anguilla program which allows digital nomads to reside in this British Overseas Territory between 91 days to 12 months. If you are planning to work from Anguilla for up to 90 days you can do that on a tourist visa.
PROS
- You literally pay ZERO income tax locally working remotely on this stunning Caribbean Island!
- Potentially a less risky way for employers to allow remote work from Antigua as there is no requirement for employers to create a local entity.
- It's tunning! The whole island is essentially one beach after another!
CONS
- The $55K required min income per year, is at the higher end.
- The min visa fees are quite high.
- Need to have travel and accommodation pre-approved before getting the visa approval.
- High cost of living, more than other Caribbean islands.
- In theory, fiber optic is available but only up to 50MBps.
- It is really a tiny island of only 10km square, rock fever perhaps?
Specification: ANGUILLA
Beyond Extraordinary
Taxes
Local vs Home Taxes
The successful applicant and their dependents (if any) will be expected to pay Income Taxes in the countries in which they are normally resident. No personal income tax is payable to Anguilla. However, applicants are not allowed to work for nor to drive any income from any local entity.
Other Benefits
Employers of remote workers are not required to register or have a local payroll. What that means is that it’s safer for the employer to let their employees work remotely from Anguilla, which in turn makes it easier for aspiring digital nomads to negotiate remote work arrangements with their employers.
However, it’s worth remembering that nomad visas don’t erase all of the risks for employers (such as permanent establishment, the duty of care, etc). These can only be assessed by your employer’s legal/tax teams.
Other Taxes
Anguilla is a genuine tax haven for non-residents or residents, there are no personal or corporate income taxes, capital gains, sales tax, or other forms of direct taxation on either individuals or corporations.
That said, it’s worth noting that Anguilla is on the EU “blacklist” of non-cooperative jurisdictions. All personal effects must be declared and the necessary payments of import taxes made to the Customs Department.
Additional taxes to be aware of include: Accommodation tax at 10% charged to visitors, Tourism Levy, annual Villa Rental Fees of about US$ 1.5K.
Requirements
The following are the required documents to apply:
- A completed application form;
- Proof of Employment or Business Incorporation Certificate;
- Proof of Visas (where applicable);
- Police Record (with a validity of not more than six (6) months for all applicants 18 years and older;
- Proof of relationship with dependents.
You can review the entry documents requirements here or check the visa application process from your respective country on the gov.uk website.
Each applicant (as well as each family member) will also need to submit:
- Copy of Birth Certificate – this can serve as proof of relationship too, needed for all applicants;
- Copy of Passport Bio Page – passport must be valid beyond the date of departure from Anguilla so at least 12 months, needed for all applicants;
- A brief description of the work the applicant will be doing. Min required income is US$ 55K so include that info;
- Prearranged Transfer – to and from Anguilla;
- Accommodation Booking – you can check this list;
- Valid Health Insurance – for all applicants and needs to include full cover for any COVID-19 related medical costs.
After the submission, applicants will be requested to make the fee payment and send through the evidence that the fee was paid for each applicant and/or dependents.
Apply
1
Gather All the Documents
2
Fill out Online Application
3
Provide Additional Info & make payments
4
Receive Travel Authorization Certificate
5
Arrive, Fill Out Custom Declarations & Pay Duties.
During the process, applicant(s) will be contacted via visa system or email to supply any other information, as well as give you payment instructions. An electronic travel authorization certificate will be issued to your email address if your application was successful.
After arrival, you will need to fill out Customs Form for all personal items you have brought to Anguilla. Yes, it does includes e.g your hairdryer and all the clothes too! The duty most likely will only be paid on the new items though.
Fees
For those who want to proceed, a visa fee is payable with the application. Fees are:
- US$2,000.00 – single applicant;
- US$3,000.00 – a family of 4 plus US$ 250 for each additional member.
How
All the details of the program, including How to Apply are available on the government website: Anguilla Beyond Extraordinary
Facilities
Medical
Visa holders and their dependents will have access to the medical facilities but only the private ones or they will have to pay the fees in public clinics and hospitals that are applicable to any non-residents.
Medical insurance is required as part of the application process and it needs to cover COVID-19 medical costs and full hospitalization, doctors’ visits, prescriptions, and air ambulance.
Traveling In/Out
Visa holders will be able to travel into and out of the country as they wish for the whole duration of their visa and there are no time limits. That said you need a lease/rental agreement in order to apply for the visa, so if you need to keep the accommodation or not will be according to the terms of your lease or rental agreement.
Schools
Children of the visa holders can attend the local private school for the duration of the visa or public ones but in both cases, they will have to cover the fees.
All non-resident applicants must apply via the Department of Immigration for the child/children and will need to complete an application form and provide needed documents (Immunization Record, School Reports).
Once approval is provided for them to attend school in Anguilla, it’s possible to apply for Home Schooling Application if a private institution is their preferred choice.
Assistance
Tel: +1(264) 497-2759
Web: Beyond Extraordinary Anguilla
Email: [email protected]
Country Info
Internet
Fiber optic is available in Anguilla. There are two main providers of mobile and wifi internet Digicel & Flow, they claim to have speeds of up to 100Mbps on their website but when you check with them directly realistic speed is up to 50 Mbps and that would come at the price of about US$150 per month. That means that most accommodations will have a much lower connection. The averages for Anguilla show realistic speeds of only an average of 9 Mbps.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Anguilla is one of the highest out of all Caribbean islands, there is not enough official data but the research into local prices suggests that.
According to our ☕ Cappuccino Index, an avg price of a regular cappuccino in Anguilla is about US$ 5. While according to Numbeo the US avg is $4.30 and avg UK price is $3.83.
FAQs
What do you mean by medical insurance?
This could be either a Travel Insurance or Private Health Care Plan, either one is ok. Annually renewable Travel Insurance policies will be accepted. This is a mandatory requirement and must cover everyone included in the application.
What are the processing times?
Processing time can be up to fourteen (14) business days. It’s advisable that you should start the application process at the very least seven (7) days before your intended date of travel.
Do I need to have accommodation booked before applying and provide the travel booking info with the application?
In both instances, yes.
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Source: Anguilla Tourist BoardDisclaimer: Our aim is to provide an overview of Digital Nomad Visas & Taxes that should not be considered as a legal opinion or tax advice. You should always seek expert advice. If you want to receive a legal opinion or tax advice please contact us and we will refer you to a legal practitioner.
Learn about the data sources & how is the score calculated. Last updated July 25, 2023.
