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45 Countries ยท Updated 2026

Countries with Zero Capital Gains Tax

Looking to grow your wealth without losing a chunk to capital gains tax? These countries charge 0% on investment profits โ€” from stocks and crypto to property sales. Whether you're a digital nomad building a portfolio or a retiree managing investments, zero-CGT countries let you keep more of what you earn.

Disclaimer: Tax rates, investment rules, and visa programs change frequently. The data below is for informational purposes only โ€” always verify with official sources and consult qualified professionals. Read full disclaimer

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Countries

45

Zero CGT

1

Golden Visa

33

Foreigner property OK

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Kyrgyzstan

Central Asia's hidden gem โ€” jaw-dropping mountain landscapes, ultra-low living costs, and a brand-new digital nomad visa drawing remote workers to the Silk Road

CGT: 10% Foreigners OK from $600
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Bulgaria

The EU's lowest taxes โ€” 10% flat income and corporate tax, euro adopted in 2026, Schengen member, and home to Europe's cheapest digital nomad hub in Bansko

CGT: 10% Foreigners OK from โ‚ฌ600
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North Macedonia

The Balkans' best-kept secret โ€” UNESCO heritage, lakeside living, and one of Europe's lowest costs of living with a growing digital nomad scene

CGT: 10% Foreigners OK from โ‚ฌ600
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Egypt

Ancient wonders, Red Sea paradise, and an ultra-affordable expat life โ€” from $700/month in Cairo, even less in Hurghada

CGT: 10% Foreigners OK from $700
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Tunisia

North Africa's most affordable Mediterranean gem โ€” French-speaking, rich history, stunning coastline, and a full expat lifestyle from $800/month

CGT: 10% Foreigners OK from $700
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Thailand

Southeast Asia's most beloved expat destination โ€” tropical paradise, ultra-low costs, incredible food, and a 10-million-strong expat community

CGT: 0% on SET Restricted from $800/mo
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Vietnam

Southeast Asia's rising star โ€” incredibly affordable, vibrant street food culture, fast-growing expat scene, and a 90-day e-visa that renews with ease

CGT: 20% Restricted from $800/mo
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India

The world's most affordable expat destination โ€” ancient culture, booming tech scene, incredible food, and a cost of living that stretches every dollar

CGT: 12.5โ€“20% Restricted from $800/mo
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Morocco

North Africa's most expat-friendly country โ€” ancient medinas, Atlantic coastlines, and a comfortable life from $900/month just 2 hours from Spain

CGT: 20% Foreigners OK from $900
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Georgia

1-year visa-free for 100+ nationalities, 1% flat tax, ultra-low costs, and the Caucasus mountains at your door

CGT: 0% (listed securities) Foreigners OK from $1,000
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Paraguay

South America's hidden gem โ€” 0% tax on foreign income, one of the world's easiest permanent residency programs, rock-bottom living costs, and a warm subtropical climate year-round

CGT: 10% Foreigners OK from $1,000
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Brunei

Tax-free oil wealth, zero income tax, and one of Asia's safest nations wrapped in tropical Borneo rainforest

CGT: 0% Restricted $1,000โ€“$2,500
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Romania

EU membership, 10% flat income tax, and a 1% micro-enterprise revenue tax โ€” Transylvania, the Carpathians, and a thriving tech scene from โ‚ฌ1,000/month

CGT: 10% Foreigners OK from โ‚ฌ1,000
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Malaysia

Southeast Asia's most expat-friendly nation โ€” English-speaking, low-cost, modern, and perfectly positioned

CGT: 0% Restricted from $1,100
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Mexico

Vibrant culture, ultra-low cost of living, US time zones, and the hottest digital nomad scene in the Americas

CGT: 10% Foreigners OK from $1,200
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Turkey

Golden Visa

Istanbul bridges Europe and Asia โ€” world-class food, 42 JCI hospitals, a dedicated Digital Nomad Visa, and your dollar goes remarkably far

CGT: 0% on BIST after 1yr Foreigners OK $400,000 property from $1,200
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Peru

World-class gastronomy, ancient Inca heritage, Machu Picchu, and a surprisingly affordable lifestyle from the Pacific coast to the Andes

CGT: 5โ€“30% Foreigners OK from $1,200
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Croatia

EU's Adriatic gem โ€” digital nomad visa, Mediterranean lifestyle, and eurozone living at half the Western European price

CGT: 10% Foreigners OK from โ‚ฌ1,200
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Malta

English-speaking EU island at the heart of the Mediterranean โ€” non-dom tax haven, full Schengen access, WHO top-5 healthcare

CGT: 0% after 1yr hold Foreigners OK From โ‚ฌ1,200/mo
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Latvia

Art Nouveau capital, Baltic affordability, and a pioneering digital nomad visa with a 15% flat tax

CGT: 20% Foreigners OK from โ‚ฌ1,200

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