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Bulgaria vs Bahamas

Side by side for a genuine tax resident, with €150,000 a year in dividends or foreign income.

BulgariaBahamas
Personal income10%0%
Company tax10%0%
Minimum days183No minimum
Cost of residencyCheapExpensive
Tax on €150,000 a year€7,500€0
Monthly cost for one person, rent included€1,300€2,550
In the EUYesNo
Spanish blacklistNoNo
Crypto gainsFlat 10% on net annual crypto gains after a 10% deemed expense, about 9% effective. No holding period exemption.No income or capital gains tax.
PensionPrivate and occupational foreign pensions taxed at flat 10%; pensions from mandatory social security systems may be exempt under domestic law. Check treaty.No personal income tax.

Who wins

  • Less tax: Bahamas
  • Cheaper to live in: Bulgaria
  • Fewer days required: Bahamas
  • Easier to settle in: Bulgaria

It depends on your case: your nationality, the country you leave and how you earn your money change the answer.

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