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Panama vs Qatar

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

PanamaQatar
Personal income0% abroad0%
Company tax0% abroad10%
Minimum days183183
Cost of residencyMediumExpensive
Tax on €150,000 a year€0€0
Monthly cost for one person, rent included€2,050€2,800
In the EUNoNo
Spanish blacklistNoNo
Crypto gainsTerritorial: gains from foreign platforms or foreign assets are foreign-source and not taxed.Individuals pay no tax on investment gains outside a business activity.
PensionTerritorial system: pensions paid from abroad are foreign-source and not taxed.No tax on employment-unrelated passive income such as pensions for individuals.

Who wins

  • Less tax: Tie
  • Cheaper to live in: Panama
  • Fewer days required: Tie
  • Easier to settle in: Panama

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

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