Optimise taxes with a second citizenship

Countries with low tax rates and beneficial tax regimes for individuals and companies

Minimum income tax rate

$100,000+

Investments in a second passport

2+ months

Time frame for obtaining citizenship

Elena Ruda,

Chief Development Officer at Immigrant Invest

A second citizenship or residence permit allows the holder to become a tax resident of another country or register a business abroad. This way, the investor can reduce the annual tax amount they and their company pay.

Participation in an investment program is an easy way to get a passport or a residence permit. An investor does not need to look for a job, take exams or live in the country for a long time to obtain status. In most cases, permanent residence is not required. If the investor changes their mind about becoming a tax resident, they can leave the country anytime by retaining other benefits.

How not to pay taxes on dividends and return up to 100% of the paid corporate tax

Beneficial tax regimes operate in some countries that provide investors with residence permits or citizenship. These regimes allow investors to pay fewer taxes than before or reduce the burden when moving to a country with high rates.

Some countries do not have various taxes. For example, there is no income tax in the UAE and Saint Kitts and Nevis. In Vanuatu, international business companies do not pay corporate tax; instead, they pay an annual fee of $300.

5 guides on tax optimisation with a second citizenship or residence permit will help you make sense of the main taxes in the Caribbean, the EU and the Middle East and choose the appropriate status for your purposes.

Things to know about taxation for investors

01Ways to legally optimise taxes

Explore how to legally reduce the tax burden for yourself and your business with second citizenship.

Benefits of different statuses

02Taxes for investors with Caribbean citizenship

Learn whether it’s obligatory to pay taxes in the country of second citizenship and rates for tax residents of Caribbean countries.

Tax rates for individuals

03Beneficial tax regimes for individuals in the EU

Find out what affects the tax burden and how to reduce it after relocation to Europe.

Special regimes for residents

04Taxes for individuals in the UAE and Turkey

See how to become a tax resident in the UAE and not pay taxes on income and capital gains and whether one can optimise taxes in Turkey.

Tax rates in the Middle East

05Ways to minimise taxes for your business

Taxes and benefits for companies registered in the Caribbean, Europe or the Middle East.

Where to open a company

Citizenship by investment for your goals:

Material prepared by Elena Ruda, Chief Development Officer at Immigrant Invest

Updated:

23 December, 2024

Optimise taxes with a second citizenship

​How not to pay taxes on dividends and return up to 100% of the paid corporate tax

​Things to know about taxation for investors

​Citizenship by investment for your goals:

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​How not to pay taxes on dividends and return up to 100% of the paid corporate tax

How not to pay taxes on dividends and return up to 100% of the paid corporate tax

Things to know about taxation for investors

Citizenship by investment for your goals:

How not to pay taxes on dividends and return up to 100% of the paid corporate tax