Country vs country
Panama vs
Qatar
Side by side for a genuine tax resident, with €150,000 a year in dividends or foreign income.
| Panama | Qatar | |
|---|---|---|
| Personal income | 0% abroad | 0% |
| Company tax | 0% abroad | 10% |
| Minimum days | 183 | 183 |
| Cost of residency | Medium | Expensive |
| Tax on €150,000 a year | €0 | €0 |
| Monthly cost for one person, rent included | €2,050 | €2,800 |
| In the EU | No | No |
| Spanish blacklist | No | No |
| Crypto gains | Territorial: gains from foreign platforms or foreign assets are foreign-source and not taxed. | Individuals pay no tax on investment gains outside a business activity. |
| Pension | Territorial 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.