๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan vs ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Grenada

Complete Tax Residency Comparison for Digital Nomads & Entrepreneurs

Quick Comparison

Factor๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Grenada
Tax SystemNon-Permanent ResidentLow Tax
Income Tax (Foreign)5-45%0-30%
Capital Gains Tax0% (foreign, NPR)0%
Corporate Tax23-30%28%
Residency RequirementVarious visasCBI ($150k donation)
Minimum StayNPR status first 5 yearsNone
Cost of LivingHigh ($2,500-4,500/mo)Moderate ($2,000-3,500/mo)

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan

Highlights

  • โœ…NPR regime excludes foreign gains
  • โœ…Amazing culture
  • โœ…Safe country
  • โœ…Great infrastructure
  • โœ…Digital nomad visa coming

Considerations

  • โš ๏ธHigh taxes after NPR ends
  • โš ๏ธLanguage barrier
  • โš ๏ธComplex bureaucracy

Best For

  • ๐Ÿ‘คCulture enthusiasts
  • ๐Ÿ‘คFirst 5 years tax planning

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Grenada

Highlights

  • โœ…CBI with E-2 treaty
  • โœ…Zero capital gains
  • โœ…US E-2 visa access
  • โœ…Beautiful island
  • โœ…Spice island culture

Considerations

  • โš ๏ธSmall island
  • โš ๏ธHurricane risk
  • โš ๏ธLimited flights

Best For

  • ๐Ÿ‘คE-2 visa seekers
  • ๐Ÿ‘คUS access
  • ๐Ÿ‘คCBI candidates

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Japan if: You prioritize npr regime excludes foreign gains and amazing culture. Ideal for culture enthusiasts, first 5 years tax planning.

Choose Grenada if: You prioritize cbi with e-2 treaty and zero capital gains. Ideal for e-2 visa seekers, us access, cbi candidates.

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