๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Singapore vs ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ Serbia

Complete Tax Residency Comparison for Digital Nomads & Entrepreneurs

Quick Comparison

Factor๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Singapore๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ Serbia
Tax SystemTerritorialFlat Tax
Income Tax (Foreign)0-24%10-15%
Capital Gains Tax0%15%
Corporate Tax17%15%
Residency RequirementEntrePass or EmploymentEasy temporary residency
Minimum Stay183 days for tax residency183 days
Cost of LivingVery High ($4,000-7,000/mo)Very Low ($900-1,700/mo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Singapore

Highlights

  • โœ…Zero capital gains tax
  • โœ…Territorial system
  • โœ…World-class infrastructure
  • โœ…English speaking
  • โœ…Global finance hub

Considerations

  • โš ๏ธVery expensive
  • โš ๏ธHard to get residency
  • โš ๏ธHot and humid

Best For

  • ๐Ÿ‘คHigh earners
  • ๐Ÿ‘คEntrepreneurs
  • ๐Ÿ‘คFinance professionals

๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ Serbia

Highlights

  • โœ…Low flat taxes
  • โœ…Easy residency
  • โœ…Very low cost of living
  • โœ…Friendly people
  • โœ…Growing startup scene

Considerations

  • โš ๏ธNot EU (yet)
  • โš ๏ธVisa-free limited
  • โš ๏ธSome bureaucracy

Best For

  • ๐Ÿ‘คBalkan base
  • ๐Ÿ‘คBudget-conscious
  • ๐Ÿ‘คEU aspirants

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Singapore if: You prioritize zero capital gains tax and territorial system. Ideal for high earners, entrepreneurs, finance professionals.

Choose Serbia if: You prioritize low flat taxes and easy residency. Ideal for balkan base, budget-conscious, eu aspirants.

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