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Global Tax Map

Discover the world's most tax-friendly jurisdictions for real estate investment, residency, and wealth optimization.

Portugal
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Europe
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Portugal

Europe's gateway for tax-efficient living

8/10

Tax Score

Income Tax

Progressive (13%–48%) — IFICI offers a 20% rate for qualifying professionals.

Capital Gains

28% (exemptions apply)

✦IFICI: 20% tax for qualifying professionals
✦Golden Visa through funds from €500k
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United Arab Emirates
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Middle East
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United Arab Emirates

Zero income tax. World-class infrastructure.

9.5/10

Tax Score

Income Tax

0%

Capital Gains

0%

✦0% personal income tax
✦0% capital gains tax
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Uruguay
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Americas
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Uruguay

South America's stable, tax-friendly haven

7.5/10

Tax Score

Income Tax

0% for first 10 years (new residents)

Capital Gains

12%

✦0% tax on foreign income for 10 years
✦Territorial tax system
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Spain
Europe
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Spain

Beckham Law & Mediterranean lifestyle

6.5/10

Tax Score

Income Tax

24% flat (Beckham Law)

Capital Gains

19–28%

✦Beckham Law: 24% flat income tax
✦EU residency rights
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Italy
Europe
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Italy

€100k flat tax for HNWI. Art, culture & la dolce vita.

7/10

Tax Score

Income Tax

Income Tax Rate: Progressive (23%–43%)

Capital Gains

26%

✦€300k Lump Sum Tax Regime for HNWIs (ou "HNWI Lump Sum Regime")
✦7% flat tax for retirees in south Italy
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Greece
Europe
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Greece

7% flat tax for retirees. Islands, sun & EU access.

7/10

Tax Score

Income Tax

7% flat (retiree regime)

Capital Gains

15%

✦7% flat income tax for foreign retirees
✦Golden Visa from €250k
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Switzerland
Europe
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Switzerland

Lump sum taxation & unrivaled financial stability

8.5/10

Tax Score

Income Tax

Lump-sum taxation (lifestyle-based)

Capital Gains

0% (private)

✦0% capital gains tax for private investors
✦Lump-sum taxation for foreign residents
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Singapore
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Asia
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Singapore

Asia's financial hub with zero capital gains tax

9/10

Tax Score

Income Tax

0–22% (progressive, max 22%)

Capital Gains

0% (no capital gains tax; trading income may be taxable)

✦0% capital gains tax
✦0% dividend tax
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Paraguay
Americas
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Paraguay

10% flat tax & one of the easiest residencies in the world

8/10

Tax Score

Income Tax

10% flat

Capital Gains

10%

✦10% flat tax on everything
✦Fastest residency in the Americas (45 days)
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Bahamas
Americas
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Bahamas

Zero income tax in a Caribbean paradise

9/10

Tax Score

Income Tax

0%

Capital Gains

0%

✦0% income, corporate & capital gains tax
✦USD-pegged currency
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Hong Kong
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Asia
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Hong Kong

Asia's world city with ultra-low flat taxes

9.2/10

Tax Score

Income Tax

2–17% (salaries tax, progressive)

Capital Gains

0% (no capital gains tax; trading income may be taxable)

✦0% capital gains tax
✦Max 17% personal income tax
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Georgia
Europe
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Georgia

Europe's emerging tax haven with flat 20% income tax

8.5/10

Tax Score

Income Tax

20% flat

Capital Gains

5% (on property sales)

✦Virtual Zone: 0% income & VAT on IT services
✦Territorial tax system
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Costa Rica
Americas
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Costa Rica

Pura Vida lifestyle with territorial tax advantages

7.5/10

Tax Score

Income Tax

Up to 25% on local income (foreign income generally not taxed)

Capital Gains

15% on local capital gains (foreign gains generally not taxed)

✦Foreign income fully exempt from tax
✦Pensionado visa: easy approval
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Malta
Europe
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Malta

EU island nation with attractive remittance-based taxation

7.8/10

Tax Score

Income Tax

Up to 35% (standard system) / 15% on remitted foreign income (GRP scheme)

Capital Gains

0% on certain share disposals (conditions apply)

✦EU residency & passport pathway
✦15% tax on remitted foreign income (GRP)
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Cayman Islands
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Americas
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Cayman Islands

The world's premier offshore financial centre — zero income tax

9.5/10

Tax Score

Income Tax

0%

Capital Gains

0%

✦0% income, corporate & capital gains tax
✦Zero inheritance or estate taxes
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