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Expat Friendly Countries Without Capital Gains Taxes part 2 – how about the Cayman Islands?

Expat Friendly Countries Without Capital Gains Taxes part 2 – Part one is here.

Where are Expats not taxed on income, capital gains, or sales? Believe it or not, the answer is ten countries. There are actually many more, but these tend to be the “popular” destinations for tax-free living. To make this list easier to read, we will simply rank them in order of best place to live without paying Capital Gains Taxes.

The Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands are a British Overseas Territory located in the Caribbean. This small island nation has a population of just over 60,000 and is known for its lush vegetation and crystal clear waters. The Cayman Islands offer a number of tax-free benefits to expats, including no capital gains tax on sales or income.

While the Cayman Islands boast a great tax structure, it is not the best place to live for expats wanting to raise children. The educational opportunities are extremely limited, and the cost of living is relatively high compared to other Caribbean nations.

Monaco

Monaco may be one of the most beautiful places on earth, but it’s also one of the most expensive. This tiny country located on the French Riviera is surrounded by some of the most famous beaches in the world. Monaco is a principality, meaning that a prince governs it. The principality has a population of just over 38,000 and offers a number of tax-free benefits, including no capital gains tax on sales or income.

Monaco is one of the most challenging places for expats looking to relocate with children, as Monaco does not offer any educational opportunities for foreign nationals. While the country is relatively safe and provides a high degree of stability, it can be costly to live in this tiny nation without paying taxes.

Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a small landlocked country located in Western Europe. This nation has a population of about 540,000 and is bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. Luxembourg offers tax relief to expats who reside there for over six months, including no capital gains tax on sales or income.

The Luxembourgers are extremely friendly to foreigners, and the country offers a high level of stability and safety. The cost of living in Luxembourg is relatively high compared to other European nations, but it is still much cheaper than living in Monaco or Switzerland.

Andorra

Andorra is a small country located in the Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain. This country has a population of just over 85,000 and is known for its ski resorts. Andorra offers tax relief to expats who reside there for over 183 days per year, including no capital gains tax on sales or income.

Andorra is a great place to live for expats who love the outdoors. Andorra is extremely safe and offers a high standard of living. However, there are few educational opportunities available for expat children in this small country.

Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein is another tiny country located between Switzerland and Austria. This country has a population of just over 35,000 and is ruled by a prince. Liechtenstein offers tax relief to expats who reside there for over 30 days per year, including no capital gains tax on sales or income.

The tiny principality of Liechtenstein is extremely safe and known as one of the most beautiful places in Europe. However, it can be quite costly for expats to live in Liechtenstein without paying taxes.

Switzerland

Switzerland is a large country located in Western Europe with about 8 million people. This mountainous nation offers tax relief to citizens who reside there for over six months, including no capital gains tax on sales or income.

Switzerland’s proximity to the European Union makes it a great place for expats to live. The Swiss are known for their neutrality, stability, and high standard of living. The cost of living in Switzerland is high compared to other European nations, but it is still much cheaper than living in Monaco or Liechtenstein.

Bahrain

Bahrain is a small island located near the coast of Saudi Arabia. This country is ruled by an emir and has about 1.3 million people. Bahrain offers tax relief to citizens who reside there for over six months, including no capital gains tax on sales or income.

Bahrain is extremely safe and known as one of the most politically stable countries in the Middle East. The cost of living in Bahrain is relatively low compared to the other Gulf States, but it can be expensive to live there without paying taxes.

Singapore

Singapore is a small island country located in Southeast Asia. This country has about 5.5 million people and is ruled by a prime minister. Singapore offers tax relief to citizens who reside there for over six months, including no capital gains tax on sales or income.

Singapore is extremely safe and known as one of the cleanest countries in Asia. This cosmopolitan nation offers a high standard of living and excellent education opportunities for foreign nationals. However, it can be quite expensive to live there without paying taxes.

United Arab Emirates

The UAE is a collection of small countries located on the Arabian Peninsula. This country has about 10 million people and is ruled by an emir. The UAE offers tax relief to citizens who reside there for over six months, including no capital gains tax on sales or income. The UAE is extremely safe and provides a high standard of living. However, it can be quite expensive to live there without paying taxes.

Qatar

Qatar is a small country located on the Arabian Peninsula. This country has just over 2 million people and is ruled by an emir. Qatar offers tax relief to citizens who reside there for over six months, including no capital gains tax on sales or income.

Qatar is extremely safe and offers a high standard of living. However, it can be pretty expensive to live there without paying taxes. So, if you’re an expat looking for a country with no capital gains tax, these are your best options. If you want to learn more about living in these countries, go search for blogs on this topic.

Adam Fayed

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