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Wallis and Futuna
Oceania (incl. Pacific Islands)
Lucky Nomads World Index
62.39 / 100
Global rank
#143
Corporate tax
0%
Personal tax
0%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index9.1 / 10
- Affordability Index3.4 / 10
- Entry Ease Index6.0 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index10.0 / 10
- WiFi Index4.5 / 10
- Admin Ease Index5.8 / 10
- Healthcare Index7.1 / 10
- City Comfort Index6.7 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index5.6 / 10
- Banking Index6.2 / 10
- GeoStability Index9.4 / 10
- Justice & Order Index7.8 / 10
- Quality of Life Index7.5 / 10
- Open Society Index7.1 / 10
- Flight Index1.9 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index8.8 / 10
- English Index3.3 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index7.9 / 10
- AI Access Index6.3 / 10
- Economic Openness Index7.2 / 10
- Market Depth Index1.7 / 10
- ClimateShield Index5.3 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Mata-Utu
- Population (approx.)
- 11,151
- Area (km²)
- 142 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- XPF
- Currency name
- CFP franc
- Main airport IATA code
- WLS
- Airport name
- Hihifo Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $3,340/month
- Main languages
- French
- Jurisdiction type
- Territory
- Region
- Oceania (incl. Pacific Islands)
- Web TLD
- .wf
- Phone calling code
- +681
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)
- 0%Ultra lowNo personal income tax
Corporate taxation basis: No corporate income tax. The country has no corporate-level income tax.
Full fiscal autonomy under Article 74 of the French Constitution and Loi n. 61-814 of 29 July 1961. The Territorial Assembly has not enacted any corporate income tax, IRVM on dividends, value added tax, or capital gains tax. Entities with no actual local activity face the dedicated Taxe sur les Societes sans activite anti-shell levy. No withholding tax on outbound dividends, interest, or royalties paid to non-residents.
No corporate income tax under the constitutional fiscal autonomy of Wallis and Futuna. The substitute corporate levy is the contribution des patentes, an annual flat-rate professional levy ranging from approximately 10,000 to (84 to 7,542 EUR) by activity sector, plus a 30 percent CCIMA additional. Imports for professional purposes carry a combined 32 percent customs burden.
Personal income tax basis. No personal income tax. The country has no national personal income tax.
No personal income tax, no IRVM on dividends, no IFI wealth tax, no CSG, no CRDS, no value added tax, no taxe fonciere on local real estate. Indirect taxation on imports dominates the fiscal landscape. Fiscal residence triggers immediately upon establishment under Article 4 B of the Code general des impots, with no minimum duration unlike the five-year rule applicable in Saint-Barthelemy.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Wallis and Futuna Corporate Tax Regime (Patente Forfaitaire and No Corporate Income Tax)
AvailableTerritorial corporate regime resulting from the constitutional fiscal autonomy of Wallis and Futuna under Article 74 of the French Constitution.
For individuals
Wallis and Futuna Personal Income Tax Exemption (Territorial No-PIT Regime)
AvailableTerritorial personal tax regime resulting from the constitutional fiscal autonomy of Wallis and Futuna under Article 74 of the French Constitution.
You either qualify for Wallis and Futuna's 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
Wallis and Futuna lists several residency and mobility routes across work (employer sponsored), work (self sponsored), retirement routes, and family and dependant routes. Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
5 programmes listed · 5 are marked available in our editorial review
Work (employer sponsored)
2 programmesEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Carte de séjour temporaire salarié
- Available
Carte de séjour temporaire travailleur temporaire
Work (self sponsored)
1 programmeSelf-sponsored work or freelance routes where you qualify without a local employer.
- Available
Carte de séjour temporaire entrepreneur ou profession libérale
Retirement routes
1 programmeRetirement-age or pension-linked residence options.
- Available
Carte de séjour temporaire visiteur
Family and dependant routes
1 programmeSpouse, dependant, and family reunion style permits.
- Available
Carte de séjour temporaire vie privée et familiale
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 Wallis and Futuna.
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 Index10.0 / 10Exceptional tax freedom
- GeoStability Index9.4 / 10Exceptional geostability index
- SafetyShield Index9.1 / 10Exceptional safety and stability
Weakest dimensions
- Market Depth Index1.7 / 10
- Flight Index1.9 / 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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