Beyond the one-off purchase costs, a non-resident owner in the Seychelles should budget for a small set of recurring charges. The headline item is a non-resident immovable-property tax, directionally around 0.50% of market value per year. If you let the property, rental income is taxed at roughly 15%. On top of that come development service charges (syndic/HOA fees), which vary by scheme. These tax figures are directional and must be confirmed with a local tax adviser, as rates and reliefs change.
The recurring costs
A directional view of what a non-resident owner pays each year. None of the tax percentages below should be treated as fixed — confirm them for your situation with a local tax adviser.
| Annual cost | Rate (directional) |
|---|---|
| Non-resident immovable-property tax | ~0.50% of market value / year |
| Rental-income tax (if let) | ~15% of gross rental income |
| Service charges (developments) | Varies by development |
The property-tax and rental-income figures are directional market estimates and must be confirmed with a local tax adviser; rates, thresholds and reliefs change.
Points to check
The non-resident property tax and how it is assessed, the current rental-income regime and any withholding, and the service-charge schedule of the specific development all materially affect the true holding cost. In a lifestyle market, these recurring costs matter more than in a pure yield play, because they run whether or not the property is rented.
Sources
Primary and expert sources behind this answer:
- Chambers & Partners — Real Estate 2026, Seychelles ↗
- Seychelles Planning Authority — Guidance on Property Acquisition by Non-Seychellois (SPA.gov.sc, March 2025) ↗
This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Figures marked as official are drawn from the Seychelles Planning Authority guidance; figures marked directional are market estimates and must be confirmed with a local notary, lawyer or tax adviser for your specific property.
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