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Countries without taxes on capital gains 🤑

🇦🇩 Andorra

🇦🇮 Anguilla

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda

🇦🇺 Bahamas

🇧🇭 Bahrain

🇧🇧 Barbados

🇧🇪 Belgium

🇧🇿 Belize

🇧🇲 Bermuda

🇻🇬 British Virgin Islands

🇧🇳 Brunei

🇨🇾 Cyprus

🇰🇾 Cayman Islands

🇩🇲 Dominica

🇬🇩 Grenada

🇬🇬 Guernsey

🇭🇰 Hong Kong

🇮🇲 Isle of Man

🇯🇲 Jamaica

🇯🇪 Jersey

🇰🇼 Kuwait

🇱🇮 Liechtenstein

🇲🇴 Macao

🇲🇹 Malta

🇲🇨 Monaco

🇳🇿 New Zealand

🇶🇦 Qatar

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

🇸🇬 Singapore

🇰🇳 St. Kitts and Nevis

🇨🇭 Switzerland

🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands

🇹🇷 Turkey

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

🇻🇺 Vanuatu

Like when taxes are robbery.

60 Comments

Epi@Epi

If taxes are robbery, who pays for school for children born poor?

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der_Don@der_Don

@Epi or cycle paths somewhere in Africa that nobody uses.
Just kidding, I know what you mean. But I think taxes on capital gains are so stupid.
We invest our money with our taxed income, take a risk with our taxed money, the risk pays off for us, we realize capital gains that we have made with our taxed money and have to pay tax on these gains.
The state has contributed nothing, but earns a quarter of the profits.

As for that...
Yep, a complete robbery.

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FairValue@FairValue

@der_Don You didn't contribute to the fact that you were allowed to go to school and maybe even study for free. Over 18, 20 or 25 years, you've built up a gigantic negative balance that you're still a long way from paying off, if you manage to do so at all.

So take it easy and stop this technically untenable nonsense.
How a government spends money is a completely different issue.

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der_Don@der_Don

@FairValue You're right. After the state has taken a third of my salary and about half of my father's for 30 years (because he's a top earner), I'll naturally open my legs and let the state take another quarter of all my interest, dividends and capital gains with a clear conscience. As a thank you? 1000€ that is tax-free for me every year. Thank you 🙏
My bachelor's degree also cost me €40,000. That's not free.

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Echsenkönig A.@Bezehgombjuderstimme

@der_Don and you can pay tax on your pension again at the end. Germany is so screwed...

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der_Don@der_Don

@Bezehgombjuderstimme if I get one at all. And if not, I have to take care of it myself and make private provisions. But then everything has to be taxed again. Of course, there are tax advantages with riestern etc. but let's not kid ourselves. That's not the yellow of the egg either.

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Kai@Dividenden-Sammler

@der_Don the cycle paths were in Peru, if I remember correctly, and that certainly shouldn't be in Africa.

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der_Don@der_Don

@Dividenden-Sammler sorry. In Peru then

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Staatsmann@Staatsmann

@Bezehgombjuderstimme Pension contributions are made from gross income, i.e. they are not taxed and are therefore taxed downstream.

For those who have made net payments, there are relief contributions.

And you only pay tax if you are above the income threshold, as is the case for all incomes.

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Staatsmann@Staatsmann

@FairValue What's more, most citizens are probably net recipients of taxes and not net payers.

https://www.iwkoeln.de/presse/pressemitteilungen/martin-beznoska-wer-zahlt-wer-empfaengt.html

In mathematical terms, a citizen from birth to the age of 25 is a cost center that costs far more than it generates.
https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/sozialstaat-interaktive-grafik-so-viel-zahlt-jeder-in-seinem-leben-an-steuern-und-abgaben-undso-viel-bekommt-jeder-heraus/28060382.html
In working life from 25 to 55, you pay in more again and mathematically become a net contributor and from 56 the ratio is reversed again.

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Crow@Crow

And if you inherit assets that have already been taxed twice, they are taxed a third time. That's kind of blatant.
On the other hand, I think it's okay if people who only have their money working for them also have to contribute something.
And losses can also be claimed. So the state actually also bears the investment risk through any lost taxes or even taxes that have to be paid back. Or am I seeing this completely wrong 😬?

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Paddy_cng@Paddy_cng

Taxes are NOT robbery. I could live with it very well if the personal tax rate had to be paid on all income and at the same time all privileges were abolished (10 years tax-free sale of real estate, tax exemption for gold or crypto after one year of holding). Then the masses would pay less tax. In my opinion, the problem is not the taxes but the expenditure. First and foremost for administration and the civil service.

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Simon_n@Simon_n

@Paddy_cng They are in fact extortion; most people only pay taxes because they are afraid of being arrested. Whether this is moral when it goes to poorer people, for example, is another discussion. But as you say, humanitarian aid is unfortunately not what is paid for by taxes.

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Gehebeltes-EFH@Gehebeltes-EFH

@Paddy_cng What is wrong with the officials?

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Paddy_cng@Paddy_cng

@Gehebeltes-EFH There are too many of them. Every administration I know has fewer and fewer tasks and more and more staff at the same time.

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Danone1986@Danone1986

@Paddy_cng you are demanding justice but saying tax exemption on gold, crypto and immos after 10 years... little hypocrite 🙀

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EN-SX@en-sx

@Paddy_cng They also like the privilege of receiving BAföG for their children despite their parents having millions in assets, but not as a middle-income family. It's not earned income.

And yes, spending discipline is a big issue. The ministries, for example, employ far too many consulting firms to relieve themselves of responsibility. We citizens are also to blame for this, because we demand our resignation every time a mistake is made.

At VW, on the other hand, they treat themselves to bonuses from the "found" (WTF?) billions because the management has done such a great job?
This shows quite well that even the great economy can't handle money any better.

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Paddy_cng@Paddy_cng

@Danone1986 if you would read, you would see that I am of the opinion that all these privileges should be abolished......, even though I currently benefit from them. 😉

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NichtRelevant@NichtRelevant

Essentially, I have a problem with excessive government spending and with the fact that every time the state has thrown money out the window with both hands, there are cries for new tax increases and the story of 'inequality' is trotted out.

There will always be inequality, otherwise we will have egalitarianism and no incentive for individuals to make an effort or become entrepreneurial. (Of course, regardless of this, the equality of every individual before the law applies).

The state needs tax revenue for basic state tasks. However, this scope of tasks must be narrowly defined. In my opinion, a kind of basic income for people who 'don't feel like it' is not part of the state's duty of care and I don't feel morally responsible to pay for such benefits.

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Daredevil@daredevil

Taxes are not robbery.. Who will pay for roads, education, security?

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Basti92@BavarianLion

@daredevil I don’t need roads, education or police! I need more money in my pocket 😉😂

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Bram@TheFlemishInvestor

Small sidetone here for Belgium. We are no longer a capital tax heaven as of this year (or the next).

Taxes will change here with an additional "meerwaarde belasting" that will be considered after the first 10k of profit.

It wouldn't be Belgium, if things weren't unnecessarily complicated to such an extent that the law is "implemented but postponed" at the same time. Waiting on clarity here.

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Pedro M.@serkeftin

@TheFlemishInvestor I was very surprised and rather not believing it to see Belgium in that list...

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Leo_value_hunter_24@Leo_value_hunter_24

21H

@TheFlemishInvestor what happems after the 10k profit? Is 10k profit per year still tax free?

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Bram@TheFlemishInvestor

@Leo_value_hunter_24 Indeed - this is on realized profits. However, there is a caveat to be made. You can opt-in or opt-out for brokers to automatically already deduct the 10% they foresee. Opt-in: will be tax free, but automatically 10% will be deducted and should be reclaimed with taxes = free loan to government for at least one year. Opt-out: tax free, but not automatically - you'll still have to declare what you have sold and identify that it is indeed less than 10K.

another caveat: with the opt-out, you don't remain anonymous and the government will have you on the radar to double check if necessary.

I am still deciding on what to do. Deadline for that is end of May this year.

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Artiskon@Artiskon

Simply a flat tax on everything except work :)
Payroll tax at 0 up to a (joint) taxable income of e.g. 200k per year - so that (hard) work really pays off.
After that 25%. What a boost to prosperity and consumption for everyone (who works)!

25% on capital gains, rents (part of income, see above), crypto, gold, real estate, inheritance (except business assets), turnover, whatever.

Clear and transparent for everyone, predictable for everyone.

Would be my suggestion - would you vote for me ? ^^

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nassimcanim@nassimcanim

everyone who is upset about taxes has the freedom to emigrate, so don't cry about it. What a bunch of losers you have to listen to. Acting as if they are the only ones who pay taxes

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Kate🦋@Iwamoto

Hello Malta 😎

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jkb92@jkb92

Hahah read the definition of robbery again. Let's see how comfortable you feel in a country without taxes :)

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Emdy@Emdy

I am happy to pay taxes if they are also invested in Germany. And if politicians all paid taxes too, that wouldn't be a problem. They should become part of the population.

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Staatsmann@Staatsmann

@Emdy Politicians pay income tax just like other citizens with income.

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Emdy@Emdy

Yes, that's right, they pay income tax just like us, but that's it, isn't it? But they don't pay pension and unemployment insurance: they don't pay contributions to statutory pension and unemployment insurance.
And members of the Bundestag receive a monthly lump sum and this amount is completely tax-free and is used to finance mandate-related expenses such as a second home in Berlin. In return, they can no longer claim income-related expenses for tax purposes. Benefits in kind such as office supplies or railcards for official business are also tax-free. They already have advantages over others and are paid for many false statements and lies.

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Emdy@Emdy

Ultimately, what I'm saying is that they do what they want with our taxes. I'm not willing or okay with billions of euros being spent on bullshit. And the politicians are paid almost exclusively with our tax money. And then we are lied to and exploited... I'm opening another can of worms here.

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A Belgian investor@On3_investment

Belgium introduced a tax on capital gains as from 01.01.2026 :)

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Ewout S@EwoutS

In Belgium you pay taxes. That data is outdated. Greetings from Belgium

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Kate🦋@Iwamoto

@Techaktien Now please write another post about dividends and distributions from ETFs 🤓

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Staatsmann@Staatsmann

Incidentally, Turkey is not on the list.

The tax rates there are as follows:
Interest on deposits with Turkish banks 10-15% depending on the investment period
Dividends from Turkish companies 10%
Foreign dividends and income 15%
Sale of shares 15% on profits
Cryptocurrencies are still tax-free, but are expected to be taxed at 15% from 2028.

Incidentally, from TRY 3 million (€58k) you are already subject to 40% income tax there!
But you have not yet paid any social security contributions.

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Tornike@Reding

Georgia is still missing from the list ))

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mikep@mikep

Unfortunately, Belgium no longer counts... 10% with an allowance of €10,000. The law will be passed in the course of the year. But taxes are already being withheld by the banks.

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Matthias@Aequitas

@mikep 10%? sweet 😅

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M3nt4list@M3nt4list

The tax exemption on capital gains is a huge locational advantage. I therefore almost exclusively pursue a growth strategy without high dividends so that the return can continue to work gross for net. In Switzerland, 'buy & hold' with accumulating ETFs or growth stocks is practically a legal cheat code."

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Shothebow@Shothebow

Malta 5%

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Dukke@Dukke

23H

Schweiz💖💖💖

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