Caribbean Tax Rates Compared 2026
The Caribbean's no- and low-tax jurisdictions anchor a great deal of cross-border structuring. This compares headline corporate, personal, VAT/GST, capital-gains, and inheritance positions across 4 Caribbean jurisdictions as of 2026 - every figure sourced and linked to its country page.
As of 2026, this compares 4 Caribbean jurisdictions across corporate, personal, VAT/GST, capital-gains, and inheritance tax. Of these, 4 levy no capital gains tax (Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and The Bahamas). Every figure is individually sourced and links to the full country breakdown.
| Jurisdiction | Corporate | Personal (top) | VAT / GST | Capital gains | Inheritance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bermuda | 0%No general corporate income tax; a 15% Corporate Income Tax applies to in-scope multinational groups (revenue >= EUR 750m) from 2025 | 0%No personal income tax (a payroll tax applies to employers and employees) | NoneNo VAT or sales tax | No CGTNo capital gains tax | NoNo inheritance, estate, or gift tax |
| British Virgin Islands | 0%No corporate income tax | 0%No personal income tax; a payroll tax applies (up to 8% employee share on remuneration over USD 10,000/year) | NoneNo VAT or sales tax | No CGTNo capital gains tax | NoNo inheritance, estate, or gift tax |
| Cayman Islands | 0%No corporate income tax | 0%No personal income tax | NoneNo VAT or sales tax | No CGTNo capital gains tax | NoNo inheritance, estate, or gift tax |
| The Bahamas | 0%No corporate income tax; a domestic minimum top-up tax (DMTT) applies to large multinational groups (revenue >= EUR 750m) | 0%No personal income tax | 10%Standard VAT (5% on certain essentials) | No CGTNo capital gains tax | NoNo inheritance, estate, or gift tax |
Informational only, not tax advice. Rates as of the dates shown; verify with a qualified professional before acting. Click a jurisdiction to see each figure with its source link and as-of date. Rates reviewed through 2026-06-23.
Which Caribbean jurisdictions have no personal income tax?
Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and The Bahamas levy no personal income tax among the 4 Caribbean jurisdictions compared here, as of 2026. The rest apply the sourced rates shown; open any country for the detail.
Are these all the Caribbean jurisdictions?
No - this index covers the Caribbean jurisdictions most often researched, not every territory. Each figure is sourced and dated, and coverage expands over time. Open any jurisdiction for its full, dated breakdown.
How current are these figures?
Each figure is dated to its source's review date and drawn from PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries, the OECD, and national tax authorities; the most recent review here is 2026-06-23. Rates change, so verify the as-of date on the country page before relying on a figure.
Important disclaimer
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