China 
Sri Lanka 
Taiwan 
Antigua and Barbuda 
Cayman Islands 
Argentina 
Colombia 
Mexico 
Panama 
United Arab Emirates 
Cambodia 
Indonesia 
Malaysia 
Singapore 
Thailand 
Vietnam 
American Samoa 
Guam 
Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) 
Puerto Rico 
US Virgin Islands 
Europe
The old world offers unmatched cultural density and powerful second-residency programs (Golden Visas), though tax regimes can be punitive without careful planning.
Jurisdiction Matrix
| Jurisdiction | Tax Strategy | Primary Visa | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | Non-dom: exempt from SDC on dividends/interest (until domiciled — 17 of last 20 yrs); 2.65% GHS levy still applies. 60-day tax residency needs conditions (business/home in CY, <183 days elsewhere) | Visa-Free Entry (90/180) | N/A |
| Georgia | 1% Small Business Status (1% of turnover up to GEL 500k; this is NOT the separate 0% micro regime) | Tourist Visa | N/A |
| Greece | Schengen; tax residency at 183 days. (A separate 50%/7-yr break exists for NEW Greek-source employment — digital nomads working for foreign employers generally do NOT qualify.) | Schengen 90/180 | N/A |
| Portugal | NHR closed to new applicants (Jan 2024); replaced by IFICI (NHR 2.0, narrower — excludes foreign pensions) | Tourist Visa | N/A |
| Romania | 10% flat income tax (among EU lowest) — but add ~35% social/health contributions; dividends 16% from 2026 | Schengen 90/180 | N/A |
 Spain | Beckham Law (24% flat) | Tourist Visa | N/A |
 Switzerland | Lump Sum Taxation | Tourist Visa | N/A |
 Turkey | Residence permit (ikamet) for long stays; weak lira drives strong cost arbitrage | e-Visa / Visa-Exempt (90 days) | N/A |
Tax Strategy
Non-dom: exempt from SDC on dividends/interest (until domiciled — 17 of last 20 yrs); 2.65% GHS levy still applies. 60-day tax residency needs conditions (business/home in CY, <183 days elsewhere)
Primary Visa
Visa-Free Entry (90/180)Verified Ground Operations 1 Hubs
Tax Strategy
1% Small Business Status (1% of turnover up to GEL 500k; this is NOT the separate 0% micro regime)
Primary Visa
Tourist VisaVerified Ground Operations 1 Hubs
Tax Strategy
Schengen; tax residency at 183 days. (A separate 50%/7-yr break exists for NEW Greek-source employment — digital nomads working for foreign employers generally do NOT qualify.)
Primary Visa
Schengen 90/180Verified Ground Operations 1 Hubs
Tax Strategy
NHR closed to new applicants (Jan 2024); replaced by IFICI (NHR 2.0, narrower — excludes foreign pensions)
Primary Visa
Tourist VisaVerified Ground Operations 1 Hubs
Tax Strategy
10% flat income tax (among EU lowest) — but add ~35% social/health contributions; dividends 16% from 2026
Primary Visa
Schengen 90/180Verified Ground Operations 1 Hubs
Tax Strategy
Beckham Law (24% flat)
Primary Visa
Tourist VisaVerified Ground Operations 2 Hubs
Tax Strategy
Lump Sum Taxation
Primary Visa
Tourist VisaVerified Ground Operations 1 Hubs
Tax Strategy
Residence permit (ikamet) for long stays; weak lira drives strong cost arbitrage
Primary Visa
e-Visa / Visa-Exempt (90 days)Verified Ground Operations 1 Hubs
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