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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| | 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 |
| | 1% Small Business Status (1% of turnover up to GEL 500k; this is NOT the separate 0% micro regime) | Tourist Visa | N/A |
| | 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 |
| | NHR closed to new applicants (Jan 2024); replaced by IFICI (NHR 2.0, narrower — excludes foreign pensions) | Tourist Visa | N/A |
| | 10% flat income tax (among EU lowest) — but add ~35% social/health contributions; dividends 16% from 2026 | Schengen 90/180 | N/A |
| | Beckham Law (24% flat) | Tourist Visa | N/A |
| | Lump Sum Taxation | Tourist Visa | N/A |
| | 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
Blueprints across Europe
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Cyprus Non-Dom
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