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Originally Posted by todservices
I think Thailand is over tbh
I have various ideas in mind. Costa Rica, Paraguay, Belize, Panama, Georgia, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, Mauritius, Philippines
No fucking Dubai I don't like it there and it's too expensive which is pretty much the exact opposite of what i'm looking for
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🇬🇪 Georgia (Top Pick)
Tax: 1% on small business revenue up to ~$155K/year
Crypto: Tax-free
Residency: Visa-free 1-year stay for EU citizens
Cost of living: Low
Banking: Excellent for non-EU options
Freedom: High personal freedom, low government intrusion
Business-friendly: Very
✅ Ideal for freelancers, entrepreneurs, crypto investors.
🇲🇪 Montenegro
Tax: Flat income tax 9–15%
Crypto: Legal, tax unclear but usually treated as capital gains
Residency: Annual permits, easier long-term path than most EU
EU status: Candidate country (not in EU yet)
Cost of living: Moderate
Freedom: Good, relaxed environment
✅ Great for medium-term stay with low taxes and peaceful lifestyle.
🇵🇹 Portugal (while still viable)
Tax: NHR gives 10-year tax breaks (winding down soon)
Crypto: Long-term capital gains often not taxed
Residency: D7 visa, digital nomad visa options
Freedom: High
Cost of living: Rising but still decent outside Lisbon/Porto
✅ If you want to stay in the EU and structure taxes legally well.
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
Tax: Flat 10% income and corporate tax
Crypto: Taxed at 10%
Residency: EU country with relatively easy setup
Cost of living: Low
Banking: EU-regulated
Freedom: Fair, with improving governance
✅ Simple, flat tax and EU access.