Country vs country
Bahamas vs
Qatar
Side by side for a genuine tax resident, with €150,000 a year in dividends or foreign income.
| Bahamas | Qatar | |
|---|---|---|
| Personal income | 0% | 0% |
| Company tax | 0% | 10% |
| Minimum days | No minimum | 183 |
| Cost of residency | Expensive | Expensive |
| Tax on €150,000 a year | €0 | €0 |
| Monthly cost for one person, rent included | €2,550 | €2,800 |
| In the EU | No | No |
| Spanish blacklist | No | No |
| Crypto gains | No income or capital gains tax. | Individuals pay no tax on investment gains outside a business activity. |
| Pension | No personal income tax. | No tax on employment-unrelated passive income such as pensions for individuals. |
Who wins
- Less tax: Tie
- Cheaper to live in: Bahamas
- Fewer days required: Bahamas
- Easier to settle in: Tie
It depends on your case: your nationality, the country you leave and how you earn your money change the answer.