2026Global Expat Tax & Residency Report

By Nadia Brennan, International Tax & Relocation EditorVerified against primary sourcesLast verified

How 30 popular relocation destinations tax personal income, capital gains, and inheritance - and which offer a special regime for new arrivals. Every figure is individually sourced and dated; use it as a starting map, then confirm your own position with a qualified professional.

As of 2026, of the 30 jurisdictions compared here, 6 levy no personal income tax, 12 no capital gains tax, and 17 no inheritance tax. 21 have a full TaxPros Rated relocation tax guide covering residency and any special regime.

Headline rates at a glance

Top personal income tax rate

Netherlands49.5%Portugal48%Spain47%Australia45%France45%Germany45%Japan45%United Kingdom45%Switzerland22.2-43.2%Italy43%Ireland40%United States37%Cyprus35%Malta35%Mexico35%Thailand35%Canada33%GibraltarUp to 25%Singapore24%Isle of Man21%Guernsey20%Jersey20%Hong Kong SARUp to 16%Andorra10%Bermuda0%British Virgin Islands0%Cayman Islands0%Monaco0%The Bahamas0%United Arab Emirates0%

Headline corporate income tax rate

Malta35%Australia30%Germany~30%Mexico30%Netherlands25.8%France25%Monaco25%Spain25%United Kingdom25%Italy24%Japan23.2%United States21%Switzerland11.9-20.5%Thailand20%Portugal19%Singapore17%Hong Kong SAR16.5%Canada15%Cyprus15%Gibraltar15%Ireland12.5%Andorra10%United Arab Emirates9%Bermuda0%British Virgin Islands0%Cayman Islands0%Guernsey0%Isle of Man0%Jersey0%The Bahamas0%

Bars show the headline top rate for scale; the exact sourced figure (with thresholds and qualifications) is in the table below.

Full comparison: income, gains, inheritance, special regime

JurisdictionPersonal (top)Capital gainsInheritanceSpecial expat regime
Andorra10%VariesNoNo special regime
Australia45%Taxed at marginal rateNoTemporary resident concession
Bermuda0%No CGTNo
British Virgin Islands0%No CGTNo
Canada33%50% inclusionNoNo special regime
Cayman Islands0%No CGTNo
Cyprus35%20%NoNon-domicile regime
France45%30%Up to 60%Impatriate regime (regime des impatries)
Germany45%26.375%Up to 50%No special regime
GibraltarUp to 25%No CGTNo
Guernsey20%No CGTNo
Hong Kong SARUp to 16%No CGTNoNo special regime
Ireland40%33%33%Non-domicile remittance basis + SARP
Isle of Man21%No CGTNo
Italy43%26%Up to 8%Flat-tax for new residents + impatriate regime
Japan45%20.315%Up to 55%Non-Permanent Resident (NPR) status
Jersey20%No CGTNo
Malta35%Taxed (specific assets)NoNon-dom remittance basis + Global Residence Programme (GRP)
Mexico35%TaxedNoNo special regime
Monaco0%No CGT0-16%No special regime
Netherlands49.5%Taxed (box 2/3)Up to 40%30% ruling (expat facility)
Portugal48%28%10% (stamp duty)Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) / IFICI
Singapore24%No CGTNoNo special regime
Spain47%19-30%Up to 34%Beckham Law (special regime for inbound workers)
Switzerland22.2-43.2%Exempt (movable)CantonalLump-sum taxation (expenditure-based)
Thailand35%Taxed as incomeUp to 10%LTR visa + foreign-income remittance rules
The Bahamas0%No CGTNo
United Arab Emirates0%No separate CGTNoNo special regime
United Kingdom45%18% / 24%40%Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) regime
United States37%Up to 20%Estate tax up to 40%

Informational only, not tax advice. Rates as of the dates shown; verify with a qualified professional before acting. Click a jurisdiction for each figure with its source link and as-of date. Rates reviewed through 2026-06-23. Special-regime and residency detail is shown where a full country guide exists.

Methodology & sources

Figures are headline (statutory) rates drawn from primary sources - PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries, the OECD, and national tax authorities - and each is dated to its source's review date. Values are cross-checked against a second authority where possible; a figure that cannot be confidently sourced is shown as “Not available” rather than guessed. Residency thresholds and special-regime names come from the matching TaxPros Rated country guide. Full method: editorial standards.

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Andorra— Expat tax & residency at a glance

Top personal income tax10%
Capital gainsVaries
Inheritance / wealthNo
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Andorra— Expat Tax & Residency at a glance

Top personal income tax10%
Capital gainsVaries
Inheritance / wealthNo
Residency threshold90 / 183 days

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Which countries have no personal income tax in 2026?

In this dataset of 30 jurisdictions, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Monaco, The Bahamas and United Arab Emirates levy no personal income tax as of 2026. No income tax does not mean tax-free - corporate, consumption, payroll, or stamp duties can still apply. Each entry is individually sourced.

Which countries have no capital gains tax?

Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Hong Kong SAR, Isle of Man, Jersey and 4 more levy no general capital gains tax among the 30 jurisdictions compared here, as of 2026. Specific assets or short holding periods can still be taxed, so read each country's sourced detail before acting.

Which countries have no inheritance tax?

Andorra, Australia, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Cyprus, Gibraltar and 9 more levy no inheritance or estate tax in this dataset as of 2026. Some still apply stamp or transfer duties on death, so confirm the position on the country page and with a qualified professional.

How current and reliable is this report?

Every figure is dated to its source and drawn from PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries, the OECD, and national tax authorities; the most recent review in this edition is 2026-06-23. Rates change - confirm the as-of date on each country page before relying on a figure.

Important disclaimer

Informational only — not tax advice. This page summarises publicly available information about tax as of July 2026. Tax laws change, individual circumstances vary, and the application of any rule depends on your specific facts.

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