But there's another advantage for star athletes and the ultra-rich. Monaco is a tax haven, with no personal income, capital gains or investment taxes.
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Tax Haven: one of the main reasons why a lot of wealthy people decide to move to Monaco is to reduce the amount of income tax they must pay. Monaco residents are not subject to tax on their worldwide income.
In order to become a resident, applicants must rent or purchase a property here, and deposit and maintain at least 500,000 euros into a bank registered in Monaco.
Monaco's zero poverty rate partly stems from the absence of income tax in Monaco, unlike most other countries. This is especially incentivizing to millionaires and billionaires, who must pay hefty income taxes every year in most countries.
There are certain restrictions in place for foreigners buying property in Monaco. For example, non-residents must obtain a certificate of residence from the Monaco government. Additionally, non-residents must pay a higher purchase tax than residents.
Pro: The average lifespan for Monaco residents is 90 years, the highest ITW. Con: People stick around a long time: most densely populated country ITW. Pro: Monaco has the highest rate of millionaires/billionaires per capita ITW. Con: Not being part of that statistic.