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Countries with No Dividend Tax 2026

Jurisdictions where personal dividend income is not taxed or is set to 0% for residents.

33 countries in this list

Short answer: Tax Atlas tracks 33 of 53 jurisdictions that meet this list's criteria: United Arab Emirates, Monaco, Cayman Islands, Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Qatar, Bahrain and 25 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.

1
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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
5
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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
🇦🇮

Anguilla

Caribbean
Zero Tax
12
🇹🇨

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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Costa Rica

North America
Territorial
17
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Ireland

Europe
Low Rate
18
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Cyprus

Europe
Low Rate
19
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Estonia

Europe
Low RateSpecial Regime
20
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Switzerland

Europe
Low Rate
21
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Malta

Europe
Low RateSpecial Regime
22
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Gibraltar

Europe
Low Rate
23
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Mauritius

Africa
Low Rate
24
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Jersey

Europe
Zero Tax
25
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Guernsey

Europe
Zero Tax
26
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Isle of Man

Europe
Zero Tax
27
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United States

North America
High Tax Comparator
28
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Canada

North America
High Tax Comparator
29
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Australia

Oceania
High Tax Comparator
30
🇧🇳

Brunei

Asia
Zero Tax
31
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Oman

Middle East
Zero TaxLow Rate
32
🇰🇳

Saint Kitts & Nevis

Caribbean
Zero Tax
33
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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.

CountryDividend taxInterest taxCapital gainsWHT dividends
United Arab EmiratesMiddle East0%0%0%0%
MonacoEurope0%0%0%0%
Cayman IslandsCaribbean0%0%0%0%
BahamasCaribbean0%0%0%0%
BermudaCaribbean0%0%0%0%
British Virgin IslandsCaribbean0%0%0%0%
QatarMiddle East0%0%0%0%
BahrainMiddle East0%0%0%0%
KuwaitMiddle East0%0%0%0%
VanuatuOceania0%0%0%0%
AnguillaCaribbean0%0%0%0%
Turks and CaicosCaribbean0%0%0%0%
Hong KongAsia0%0%0%0%
SingaporeAsia0%0%0%0%
MalaysiaAsia0%0%0%0%
Costa RicaNorth America0-15%0%0-15%0-15%
IrelandEurope0-33%0-33%33%25%
CyprusEurope0-5%0-17%20%0%
EstoniaEurope0%22%22%0%
SwitzerlandEurope0-35%0-35%0%35%
MaltaEurope0-35%0-35%0%0%
GibraltarEurope0%0%0%0%
MauritiusAfrica0%0%0%0%
JerseyEurope0%0%0%0%
GuernseyEurope0%0%0%0%
Isle of ManEurope0%0%0%0%
United StatesNorth America0-20%0-37%0-20%30%
CanadaNorth America0-47.74%0-54.8%0-27%25%
AustraliaOceania0-45%0-45%0-45%30%
BruneiAsia0%0%0%0%
OmanMiddle East0%0%0%0%
Saint Kitts & NevisCaribbean0%0%0%15%
Antigua & BarbudaCaribbean0%0%0%25%

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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