Seychelles
Indian Ocean Islands · Seychelles · Africa
Postcard granite boulders, powder-white sand, and crystalline water — barefoot luxury in the Indian Ocean.
Seychelles is a postcard-perfect Indian Ocean archipelago of granite boulders, turquoise water, and world-class beaches. Life is safe, clean, and stunning, with a stable government and welcoming residency options. It's genuinely expensive — nearly everything is imported — island life is small and slow, and career or social variety is minimal. Strictly for those who can afford paradise and want little else.
comfortable monthly budget
1-bed rent, good area
Best for
Not for
A small mix of Creole locals, wealthy retirees, and a handful of remote workers; the community is tiny and tight, so making friends is easy but the pool is shallow. Nightlife is minimal — resort bars and the occasional beach party.
Where to land
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Tax in Seychelles
Special regime: Territorial system; no tax on foreign-source income
Only Seychelles-source income is taxed and there is no capital gains tax, making foreign income effectively tax-free for residents.
Representative estimate — not tax advice. · source
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