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100 places in 47 countries, counted. Every figure on this page is computed from the board's data when the site is built, and links to the page behind it.

In short, current to October 2026

  • 12 of the 100 places tax a resident's $1M income at 0%. Tokyo takes the most, 53%.
  • 38 levy no capital gains tax on a resident's listed securities, 36 carry an annual wealth tax, and 27 of the 47 countries levy no inheritance tax at all.
  • 15 of the 36 origins modeled charge a tax on departure.

Source: the Patrician.ch board, an original ranking of 100 residence addresses across 47 countries and territories. Tax rates, thresholds and routes are sourced. Cost, safety, schools, sun and beauty are Patrician.ch editorial indices. Figures current to October 2026. Updated . Cite as: Patrician.ch, Patrician.ch in numbers: 100 places, 47 countries, 2026, patrician.ch/facts/, October 2026.

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Places on the board100Across 47 countries and territories.Tax $1M of income at 0%12A resident keeps the full $1M in 12 of the 100.Most kept of $1M, and least$1M / $472KMonaco against Tokyo, 53% effective.No capital gains tax38Of 100, on a resident's listed securities.Carry an annual wealth tax36Of 100 places.No inheritance tax at all27Of the 47 countries and territories.Exit rules modeled3615 origins charge a tax on departure.Special regimes for new arrivals49Places in a jurisdiction that runs one.Passports compared66Mobility, years to citizenship and dual nationality.Most sun3,800Hours a year in Las Vegas.Cost index, top and bottom142 / 40The Hamptons and Bali, where Zurich is 100.Rules that moved since 202581 more changes on a published date.Figures checked against sources266Addresses, exit rules and municipal layers. Latest check 7 October 2026.

Income tax on the Patrician.ch 2026 model, a single filer, $1M of income. Social contributions and treaty relief are not included. Published comparison research, not tax, legal or immigration advice.

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