๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom vs ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Singapore

Complete Tax Residency Comparison for Digital Nomads & Entrepreneurs

Quick Comparison

Factor๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Singapore
Tax SystemNon-Dom RegimeTerritorial
Income Tax (Foreign)20-45%0-24%
Capital Gains Tax0% (non-dom, unremitted)0%
Corporate Tax25%17%
Residency RequirementVarious visas availableEntrePass or Employment
Minimum StayTax residency tests183 days for tax residency
Cost of LivingHigh ($3,500-6,000/mo)Very High ($4,000-7,000/mo)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom

Highlights

  • โœ…Non-dom status available
  • โœ…Global financial hub
  • โœ…English speaking
  • โœ…Common law
  • โœ…Strong legal system

Considerations

  • โš ๏ธNon-dom being reformed
  • โš ๏ธHigh cost of living
  • โš ๏ธWeather

Best For

  • ๐Ÿ‘คFinance professionals
  • ๐Ÿ‘คNon-dom planning
  • ๐Ÿ‘คGlobal business

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

Which Should You Choose?

Choose United Kingdom if: You prioritize non-dom status available and global financial hub. Ideal for finance professionals, non-dom planning, global business.

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

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