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Solomon Islands
Oceania (incl. Pacific Islands)
Lucky Nomads World Index
52.67 / 100
0.20
Global rank
#206
Corporate tax
30%
Personal tax
40%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index7.0 / 10
- Affordability Index6.0 / 10
- Entry Ease Index5.6 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index4.5 / 10
- WiFi Index4.6 / 10
- Admin Ease Index3.6 / 10
- Healthcare Index5.3 / 10
- City Comfort Index5.7 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index5.4 / 10
- Banking Index3.4 / 10
- GeoStability Index6.3 / 10
- Justice & Order Index6.1 / 10
- Quality of Life Index5.9 / 10
- Open Society Index5.6 / 10
- Flight Index1.7 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index7.5 / 10
- English Index6.0 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index7.3 / 10
- AI Access Index5.3 / 10
- Economic Openness Index3.9 / 10
- Market Depth Index3.5 / 10
- ClimateShield Index5.7 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Honiara
- Population (approx.)
- 740,000
- Area (km²)
- 28,896 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- SBD
- Currency name
- Solomon Islands dollar
- Main airport IATA code
- HIR
- Airport name
- Honiara International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $1,796/month
- Main languages
- English
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Oceania (incl. Pacific Islands)
- Web TLD
- .sb
- Phone calling code
- +677
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 30%Very highWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 40%Very highWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Worldwide taxation for resident companies (those incorporated in Solomon Islands), source-only for non-residents. Foreign tax credits available for residents to relieve double taxation on overseas income. No participation exemption regime, no controlled foreign company rules.
Flat 30 percent for resident companies, 35 percent for non-resident companies (Income Tax Act CAP 123). Tax holidays of 3 to 10 years available to approved enterprises under sections 9 to 14 and the Second Schedule, with a 5 year sectoral holiday for tourism investors operating hotels of 300 plus rooms or resorts of 50 plus bedrooms.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
Residents (over 182 days or domiciled) taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents taxed only on Solomon Islands-source income. Foreign tax credits available for residents. Personal exemption of plus first of bank interest income excluded from chargeable income.
Progressive PIT topping at 40 percent on highest income bands. Tax-free threshold of per year (approximately USD 1,860). Mandatory 5 percent employee SINPF (Solomon Islands National Provident Fund) contribution deductible against chargeable income. No special impatriate regime, no HNWI flat tax, no digital nomad PIT preference.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Approved Enterprise Tax Holiday
AvailableTax holiday discrétionnaire d'une durée de 3 à 10 ans accordée par le Commissioner of Inland Revenue sur recommandation de l'Investment Board aux…
Approved Mining Company Infrastructure Tax Credit
AvailableTax credit corporate accordé aux approved mining companies pour les dépenses d'infrastructure development engagées dans le cadre d'un relevant…
Tourism Sector Tax Holiday
AvailableTax holiday de 5 ans pour les investisseurs tourisme exploitant des hôtels de 300 chambres minimum, des resorts de 50 chambres minimum, ou des…
You either qualify for the Solomon 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
Solomon Islands lists several residency and mobility routes across business founder routes, work (employer sponsored), work (self 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.
8 programmes listed · 8 are marked available in our editorial review
Business founder routes
2 programmesFounder, entrepreneur, or company-linked pathways for people building a business locally.
- Available
Established Investor Visa
- Available
Provisional Investor Visa
Work (employer sponsored)
2 programmesEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Long-Term Employment Visa (Working Resident)
- Available
Short-Term Employment Visa (Working Resident)
Work (self sponsored)
1 programmeSelf-sponsored work or freelance routes where you qualify without a local employer.
- Available
Special Purpose Visa
Family and dependant routes
2 programmesSpouse, dependant, and family reunion style permits.
- Available
Family Relationship Visa
- Available
Foreign National Dependant Visa
Student and graduate routes
1 programmeStudy-linked permits and post-study transition routes.
- Available
Student Visa
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 Solomon 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
- Environmental Quality Index7.5 / 10Strong environmental quality index
- Wealth Protection Index7.3 / 10Strong wealth protection index
- SafetyShield Index7.0 / 10Moderate safety environment
Weakest dimensions
- Flight Index1.7 / 10
- Banking Index3.4 / 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.
This jurisdiction is not in the published top 10 on any of these lists right now.
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