TCI Facts

LOCATION

The Turks and Caicos Islands lie some 575 miles southeast of Miami - about 1 hours 15 minutes flying time, with the Bahamas about 80 miles to the northwest and the Dominician Republic some 100 miles to the southeast.

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The country consists of two island groups separated by the 22 mile wide Columbus Passage.

To the west

is the Caicos group of islands:
West Caicos
Providenciales
North Caicos
Middle Caicos
East Caicos and South Caicos.

To the east

is the Turks islands:
Grand Turks and Salt Cay.

TAXES

There are no direct taxes on either income or capital for individuals or companies.
There are no exchange controls. Indirect taxation comprises customs duties, stamp duty on certain transactions and departure tax.

SECURITY

The Crime rate in the islands is the lowest in the Caribbean and there is an excellent British-trained police force, diminishing personal security concerns.

IMMIGRATION

Those wishing to live in the islands need a resident's permit. For those intending to work or establish a business, a work permit or business license is also required.

	Welcome to Turks and Caicos Real Estate
	CLIMATE The average year-round temperature is 83F (28C). The hottest months are September and October, when temperatures can reach 90F (33 to 35C). LANGUAGE The principal language of the Turks and Caicos Islands is English. CURRENCY The United States dollar is the primary currency of the TCI. Travelers' checks in U.S. dollar amounts are widely accepted and other currency can be changed at local banks. American Express, VISA, and MasterCard are welcomed. RELIGION There are many faiths represented in Turks and Caicos. Adventists, Anglican, Catholic, Church of God of Prophecy, Methodist, Pentecostal, Jehovah's Witness are some. Religion is the center of the community life and new comers and visitors are welcomed at all churches. GOVERNMENT FACTS Head of State Her Majestry the Queen Elizabeth II His Excellency the Governor Mr. Gordon Wetherall Chief Executive Mr. Mark Capes Advisory Council Members Dr Carlton Mills Edith Cox Joseph P Connolly Theophilus Durham Eugene Otuonye Mary Doreen Quelch-Missick John T Smith Consultative Forum Members David Bowen Guilaine Brutus Rev Scott Brennen Karen Delancy Ethlyn Gibbs-Williams Rev Derek Hamilton Lillian Missick Sharlene Robinson Drexwell Seymour Patricia Simmons Carlos Simons QC Dr Linda Williams

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