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Singapore

Asia Β· SGD

32

Opportunity score

Challenging

Low taxes, world-class infrastructure, top business hub.

Tax profile

Key tax rates for individuals and businesses.

Income tax (top rate)24%
Corporate tax17%
Capital gains tax0%βœ“ Zero
VAT / GST9%

Lifestyle & quality of life

Scores are on a 0–100 scale unless shown as index.

Cost of living index95
Rent index90
Quality of life8.7
Safety score9.4
Healthcare score9.1
Internet speed260 Mbps
Visa friendliness6.8
Digital nomad score8.4
Retirement score7.5

For Americans & Canadians

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US citizens note

Even if you move to Singapore, you still file US taxes on worldwide income. The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) can shield up to $132,900/yr of earned income. Whether the Foreign Tax Credit or FEIE is better depends on Singapore's tax rates and your income type. Ask the AI for your specific situation.

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canadian residents note

Moving to Singapore as a Canadian non-resident means Canada only taxes your Canadian-source income. A "departure tax" applies on deemed asset dispositions when you leave. Check whether Canada and Singapore have a tax treaty, which determines withholding rates on pensions, dividends, and RRSP withdrawals.

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