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Country vs country

United Arab Emirates vs Bahamas

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

United Arab EmiratesBahamas
Personal income0%0%
Company tax0–9%0%
Minimum days90No minimum
Cost of residencyExpensiveExpensive
Tax on €150,000 a year€0€0
Monthly cost for one person, rent included€2,800€2,550
In the EUNoNo
Spanish blacklistNoNo
Crypto gainsNo personal income tax or capital gains tax for individuals.No income or capital gains tax.
PensionNo personal income tax, so foreign pensions are untaxed.No personal income tax.

Who wins

  • Less tax: Tie
  • Cheaper to live in: Bahamas
  • Fewer days required: Bahamas
  • Easier to settle in: United Arab Emirates

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

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