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Marshall Islands
Oceania (incl. Pacific Islands)
Lucky Nomads World Index
62.15 / 100
Global rank
#145
Corporate tax
0%
Personal tax
12%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index9.2 / 10
- Affordability Index6.0 / 10
- Entry Ease Index5.8 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index9.3 / 10
- WiFi Index5.2 / 10
- Admin Ease Index4.3 / 10
- Healthcare Index6.0 / 10
- City Comfort Index6.2 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index5.6 / 10
- Banking Index4.1 / 10
- GeoStability Index8.3 / 10
- Justice & Order Index6.3 / 10
- Quality of Life Index6.3 / 10
- Open Society Index7.0 / 10
- Flight Index2.0 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index7.7 / 10
- English Index6.6 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index7.8 / 10
- AI Access Index5.1 / 10
- Economic Openness Index7.1 / 10
- Market Depth Index2.3 / 10
- ClimateShield Index5.0 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Majuro
- Population (approx.)
- 42,000
- Area (km²)
- 181 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- USD
- Currency name
- United States dollar
- Main airport IATA code
- MAJ
- Airport name
- Marshall Islands International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $1,856/month
- Main languages
- English
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Oceania (incl. Pacific Islands)
- Web TLD
- .mh
- Phone calling code
- +692
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 0%Ultra lowNo corporate income tax
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 12%LowTerritorial
Corporate taxation basis: No corporate income tax. The country has no corporate-level income tax.
The Republic has no general corporate income tax. Domestic businesses are subject to a Gross Revenue Tax (turnover-based), not a profit-based corporate tax. Non-Resident Domestic Entities and Foreign Maritime Entities are statutorily exempt from any RMI taxation on foreign-source income, subject to Economic Substance Regulations 2018 substance requirements for relevant activities.
No statutory corporate income tax. Resident businesses pay a Gross Revenue Tax of USD 80 on the first USD 10,000 of gross revenue plus 3% on the excess, payable quarterly under the Revenue and Taxation Act 1989. Non-Resident Domestic Entities and Foreign Maritime Entities pay 0% on foreign-source income, with Pillar Two top-up taxes restoring 15% ETR for in-scope MNE entities above EUR 750M revenue.
Personal income tax basis. Territorial. The country taxes income arising in or derived from its territory. Foreign-source income is generally exempt, subject to source-based rules that may vary by income type.
Only RMI-source income is taxed. Foreign-source income (wages earned abroad, foreign dividends, foreign rental, foreign pensions, foreign capital gains) is fully exempt for resident individuals. No subject-to-tax test, no remittance condition. The Wage and Salary Tax applies only to employment income paid by an RMI-resident employer.
Wage and Salary Tax at 8% on the first USD 10,400 of annual wages and 12% above, limited to RMI-source employment income. Foreign-source income of resident individuals is not taxed. No capital gains, wealth, inheritance, or gift tax. Self-employed individuals fall under the Gross Revenue Tax instead.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Non-Resident Domestic Entity (NRDE) Offshore Corporate Regime
AvailableCorporate income tax exemption granted by statute to Non-Resident Domestic Entities (NRDEs) incorporated under the Business Corporations Act 1990…
You either qualify for the Marshall Islands' special tax regimes, or you don't. GeoCompass determines your eligibility, highlights the applicable conditions, and helps estimate your potential tax exposure.
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Overview
- Citizenship by investment
Not currently available
- Residence by investment
Not currently available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Not currently available
Programmes
Marshall Islands lists several residency and mobility routes across business founder routes, work (employer sponsored), family and dependant routes, and student and graduate routes. Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
4 programmes listed · 4 are marked available in our editorial review
Business founder routes
1 programmeFounder, entrepreneur, or company-linked pathways for people building a business locally.
- Available
Business Visa (B1)
Work (employer sponsored)
1 programmeEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Work Visa (E1)
Family and dependant routes
1 programmeSpouse, dependant, and family reunion style permits.
- Available
General Visa (G1)
Student and graduate routes
1 programmeStudy-linked permits and post-study transition routes.
- Available
Student Visa (S1)
Not all residency routes are accessible. Some require minimum income, investment thresholds, local substance, or strict eligibility conditions. GeoCompass evaluates which options you can actually secure in the Marshall Islands.
Evaluate my residency optionsVisa and programme labels reflect editorial research, not individualized legal advice. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass. Always confirm rules with official government sources before you plan a move.
Dimensions breakdown
Strongest dimensions
- Tax Freedom Index9.3 / 10Exceptional tax freedom
- SafetyShield Index9.2 / 10Exceptional safety and stability
- GeoStability Index8.3 / 10Very strong geostability index
Weakest dimensions
- Flight Index2.0 / 10
- Market Depth Index2.3 / 10
Published ranks by index
One row per leaderboard we publish (the composite index plus each proprietary dimension). A rank appears only when this country is currently in the published top 10 for that list. Open a row to see the full ranking. Hover an index name for the same short definition as elsewhere on the site.
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