We’ve discontinued our South Dakota domicile services due to legislative changes.
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We’ve discontinued our South Dakota domicile services due to legislative changes.
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Navigate your way to tax savings in South Dakota
Navigate your way to tax savings in South Dakota
Navigate your way to tax savings in South Dakota
We leverage South Dakota's tax benefits to maximize your savings. Our team provides expert guidance for a smooth transition to a financially beneficial domicile, tailored to your nomadic life.
We leverage South Dakota's tax benefits to maximize your savings. Our team provides expert guidance for a smooth transition to a financially beneficial domicile, tailored to your nomadic life.
We leverage South Dakota's tax benefits to maximize your savings. Our team provides expert guidance for a smooth transition to a financially beneficial domicile, tailored to your nomadic life.
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Maximize your savings and flexibility with South Dakota's domicile
No state income tax
Significant savings from no state income tax on various income sources including employment, pensions, dividends, and interest
No capital gains tax
Benefit from the absence of capital gains tax, improving how much you benefit from your investments
Simple residency
South Dakota offers simple residency requirements, ideal for digital nomads. Just one night's stay qualifies you for residency.
No property and inheritance tax
No property and inheritance taxes allow you to pass more of your hard-won wealth on to future generations
See how much you'll save on taxes by becoming a South Dakota resident
*Does not include city and local taxes. Calculations are estimates only.
*Does not include city and local taxes. Calculations are estimates only.
*Does not include city and local taxes. Calculations are estimates only.
Simple steps to establish residency: we will help you every step of the way
Step 1
Step 1
Obtaining a South Dakota address
Obtaining a South Dakota address
Secure a physical address in the state through a mail forwarding service, leasing a property
Secure a physical address in the state through a mail forwarding service, leasing a property
Step 2
Step 2
Step 2
Driver’s license
Driver’s license
Apply for a South Dakota driver’s license at the Department of Public Safety with the necessary documents
Apply for a South Dakota driver’s license at the Department of Public Safety with the necessary documents
Step 3
Step 3
Vehicle registration
Vehicle registration
Register your vehicle (if you own one) in South Dakota, providing the required documentation
Register your vehicle (if you own one) in South Dakota, providing the required documentation
Step 4
Step 4
Insurance and other documents
Insurance and other documents
Insurance and other documents
Update your vehicle insurance and gather documents like utility bills or rental agreements
Update your vehicle insurance and gather documents like utility bills or rental agreements
Step 5
Step 5
Sign residency affidavit
Sign residency affidavit
This document allows you to claim South Dakota as your home even if you spend all your time out of state
This document allows you to claim South Dakota as your home even if you spend all your time out of state
South Dakota vs Florida
Florida
South Dakota
Nevada
Tax
State Income Tax
0%
0%
0%
Capital Gain Tax
0%
0%
0%
Estate Tax
0%
0%
0%
Sales Tax
6%
4.5%
6.85% – 8.85%
Payroll Taxes
No problems
Cannot use address for unemployment taxes
No problems
Establishing Residency (minimum requirements)
Local address
Driver’s license
Minimum stay
No explicit minimum stay duration
24 hours every 5 years
1 month
Access to International Airports
Access
Extensive options
Limited access
Extensive options, including LAX
Geographical Considerations
Better for travel to
East Coast / Europe / LatAm
West Coast
Mexico, Central America, West Coast
Health Insurance
Options
Broad range of ACA-compliant options
Limited ACA-compliant options
Broad range of ACA-compliant options
Car
Registration
Vehicle must be brought to Florida or VIN verified locally by law enforcement officer
Online
Vehicle must be in state for smog check (for most counties)
Florida
South Dakota
Nevada
Tax
State Income Tax
0%
0%
0%
Capital Gain Tax
0%
0%
0%
Estate Tax
0%
0%
0%
Sales Tax
6%
4.5%
6.85% – 8.85%
Payroll Taxes
No problems
Cannot use address for unemployment taxes
No problems
Establishing Residency (minimum requirements)
Local address
Driver’s license
Minimum stay
No explicit minimum stay duration
24 hours every 5 years
1 month
Access to International Airports
Access
Extensive options
Limited access
Extensive options, including LAX
Geographical Considerations
Better for travel to
East Coast / Europe / LatAm
West Coast
Mexico, Central America, West Coast
Health Insurance
Options
Broad range of ACA-compliant options
Limited ACA-compliant options
Broad range of ACA-compliant options
Car
Registration
Vehicle must be brought to Florida or VIN verified locally by law enforcement officer
Online
Vehicle must be in state for smog check (for most counties)
Florida
South Dakota
Nevada
Tax
State Income Tax
0%
0%
0%
Capital Gain Tax
0%
0%
0%
Estate Tax
0%
0%
0%
Sales Tax
6%
4.5%
6.85% - 8.85%
Payroll Taxes
No problems
Cannot use address for unemployment taxes
No problems
Establishing Residency (minimum requirements)
Local address
Driver’s license
Minimum stay
No explicit minimum stay duration
24 hours every 5 years
1 month
Access to International Airports
Access
Extensive options
Limited access
Extensive options, including LAX
Geographical Considerations
Better for travel to
East Coast / Europe / LatAm
West Coast
Mexico, Central America, West Coast
Health Insurance
Options
Broad range of ACA-compliant options
Limited ACA-compliant options
Broad range of ACA-compliant options
Car
Registration
Vehicle must be brought to Florida or VIN verified locally by law enforcement officer
Online
Vehicle must be in state for smog check (for most counties)
Customer stories
Start today, enjoy financial freedom tomorrow
Ready to take control of your finances and live without the burden of heavy taxes? Don't wait. Click below and start your journey to a more prosperous, free life.
Start today, enjoy financial freedom tomorrow
Ready to take control of your finances and live without the burden of heavy taxes? Don't wait. Click below and start your journey to a more prosperous, free life.
Start today, enjoy financial freedom tomorrow
Ready to take control of your finances and live without the burden of heavy taxes? Don't wait. Click below and start your journey to a more prosperous, free life.
Start today, enjoy financial freedom tomorrow
Ready to take control of your finances and live without the burden of heavy taxes? Don't wait. Click below and start your journey to a more prosperous, free life.
FAQ
FAQ
FAQ
What if I am not a full-time digital nomad? Can I still use SavvyNomad?
What if I am not a full-time digital nomad? Can I still use SavvyNomad?
What if I am not a full-time digital nomad? Can I still use SavvyNomad?
What if I am not a full-time digital nomad? Can I still use SavvyNomad?
Which income tax-free state will I domicile in?
Which income tax-free state will I domicile in?
Which income tax-free state will I domicile in?
Which income tax-free state will I domicile in?
Do I need to live in South Dakota or Florida to use SavvyNomad?
Do I need to live in South Dakota or Florida to use SavvyNomad?
Do I need to live in South Dakota or Florida to use SavvyNomad?
Do I need to live in South Dakota or Florida to use SavvyNomad?
Do I still qualify if I own property or a home within the US?
Do I still qualify if I own property or a home within the US?
Do I still qualify if I own property or a home within the US?
Do I still qualify if I own property or a home within the US?
What if I am summoned for jury duty while out of state?
What if I am summoned for jury duty while out of state?
What if I am summoned for jury duty while out of state?
What if I am summoned for jury duty while out of state?
What happens to my mail?
What happens to my mail?
What happens to my mail?
What happens to my mail?
I used to be a digital nomad, but no longer. Can I still use SavvyNomad?
I used to be a digital nomad, but no longer. Can I still use SavvyNomad?
I used to be a digital nomad, but no longer. Can I still use SavvyNomad?
I used to be a digital nomad, but no longer. Can I still use SavvyNomad?
Do I need to drive my vehicle to my new domicile state in order to register it in person?
Do I need to drive my vehicle to my new domicile state in order to register it in person?
Do I need to drive my vehicle to my new domicile state in order to register it in person?
Do I need to drive my vehicle to my new domicile state in order to register it in person?
Do I need to be out of the country for 6 months every year to qualify?
Do I need to be out of the country for 6 months every year to qualify?
Do I need to be out of the country for 6 months every year to qualify?
Do I need to be out of the country for 6 months every year to qualify?
How many days per year do I need to spend in a zero-income tax state?
How many days per year do I need to spend in a zero-income tax state?
How many days per year do I need to spend in a zero-income tax state?
How many days per year do I need to spend in a zero-income tax state?
Does SavvyNomad work even if I only stay within the USA all year?
Does SavvyNomad work even if I only stay within the USA all year?
Does SavvyNomad work even if I only stay within the USA all year?
Does SavvyNomad work even if I only stay within the USA all year?
Does SavvyNomad have any certifications?
Does SavvyNomad have any certifications?
Does SavvyNomad have any certifications?
Does SavvyNomad have any certifications?
Does SavvyNomad apply to California or New York residents?
Does SavvyNomad apply to California or New York residents?
Does SavvyNomad apply to California or New York residents?
Does SavvyNomad apply to California or New York residents?
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© 2025 SavvyNomad. All rights reserved.
Address
The United States
1111 Oakfield Dr., Ste. 115E
Brandon
FL 33511
Contact
support@savvynomad.io
© 2025 SavvyNomad. All rights reserved.
Address
The United States
1111 Oakfield Dr., Ste. 115E
Brandon
FL 33511
Contact
support@savvynomad.io
© 2025 SavvyNomad. All rights reserved.
Address
The United States
1111 Oakfield Dr., Ste. 115E
Brandon
FL 33511
Contact
support@savvynomad.io
© 2025 SavvyNomad. All rights reserved.