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Countries with No Capital Gains Tax 2026

Countries where investment gains, stock sales, and property profits are not taxed. Perfect for investors and traders.

28 countries in this list

Short answer: Tax Atlas tracks 28 of 53 jurisdictions that meet this list's criteria: United Arab Emirates, Monaco, Cayman Islands, Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Qatar, Bahrain and 20 more. The key figures for each are in the table below.

How This List Works

This page is generated from the TaxAtlas dataset. Rankings use the personal and business scores plus the underlying tax data (rates, foreign income treatment, and key notes). Always verify details using the sources listed on each country page.

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United Arab Emirates

Middle East
Zero TaxLow Rate
2
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Monaco

Europe
Zero Tax
3
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Cayman Islands

Caribbean
Zero Tax
4
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Bahamas

Caribbean
Zero Tax
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Bermuda

Caribbean
Zero Tax
6
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British Virgin Islands

Caribbean
Zero Tax
7
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Qatar

Middle East
Zero TaxLow Rate
8
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Bahrain

Middle East
Zero Tax
9
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Kuwait

Middle East
Zero Tax
10
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Vanuatu

Oceania
Zero Tax
11
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Anguilla

Caribbean
Zero Tax
12
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Turks and Caicos

Caribbean
Zero Tax
13
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Hong Kong

Asia
TerritorialLow Rate
14
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Singapore

Asia
TerritorialLow Rate
15
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Malaysia

Asia
Territorial
16
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Georgia

Europe
TerritorialLow Rate
17
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Thailand

Asia
Territorial
18
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Switzerland

Europe
Low Rate
19
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Malta

Europe
Low RateSpecial Regime
20
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Gibraltar

Europe
Low Rate
21
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Mauritius

Africa
Low Rate
22
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Jersey

Europe
Zero Tax
23
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Guernsey

Europe
Zero Tax
24
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Isle of Man

Europe
Zero Tax
25
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Brunei

Asia
Zero Tax
26
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Oman

Middle East
Zero TaxLow Rate
27
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Saint Kitts & Nevis

Caribbean
Zero Tax
28
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Antigua & Barbuda

Caribbean
Zero Tax

Key figures at a glance

The figures this list is built on, for every country in it. WHT is the standard withholding tax a company pays on outbound payments to non-residents, before any treaty reduction.

CountryCapital gainsTop income taxDividend taxResidency days
United Arab EmiratesMiddle East0%0%0%183
MonacoEurope0%0%0%183
Cayman IslandsCaribbean0%0%0%183
BahamasCaribbean0%0%0%183
BermudaCaribbean0%0%0%183
British Virgin IslandsCaribbean0%0%0%183
QatarMiddle East0%0%0%183
BahrainMiddle East0%0%0%183
KuwaitMiddle East0%0%0%183
VanuatuOceania0%0%0%183
AnguillaCaribbean0%0%0%183
Turks and CaicosCaribbean0%0%0%183
Hong KongAsia0%17%0%180
SingaporeAsia0%24%0%183
MalaysiaAsia0%30%0%182
GeorgiaEurope0%20%5%183
ThailandAsia0%35%10%180
SwitzerlandEurope0%11.5-36%0-35%90
MaltaEurope0%35%0-35%183
GibraltarEurope0%25%0%183
MauritiusAfrica0%20%0%183
JerseyEurope0%20%0%183
GuernseyEurope0%20%0%183
Isle of ManEurope0%21%0%183
BruneiAsia0%0%0%183
OmanMiddle East0%0 (5% from 2028)0%183
Saint Kitts & NevisCaribbean0%0%0%183
Antigua & BarbudaCaribbean0%0%0%183

Figures come from each country profile in the Tax Atlas dataset; each country page lists its sources and last-updated date. Rates are headline rates for residents; special regimes, treaty rates and local taxes can change the result. Not tax advice: verify with a qualified adviser.

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FAQ

How are these lists ranked?

Lists are generated from the country dataset using the criteria described on each country page (rates, foreign income treatment, and practical notes). Always confirm details with official sources.

Are these countries “tax free” for everyone?

Not necessarily. Residency rules, source rules, and special regimes vary by person. Use these lists as a starting point and verify your situation with local professionals.

How often is this updated?

We monitor listed sources periodically and update entries when changes are confirmed. Country pages show their last-updated date and citations.

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