Territorial Tax System
0% on foreign-source income
- Duration:
- Indefinite
- Foreign income exempt:
- Yes
As recorded in the WhereNext registry. Per-entry verification date not recorded
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As of 2026-08-08 (most recent registry verification; per-row dates range from 2026-06-04 and some legacy regime rows are undated), the WhereNext registry records special expat or retiree regimes for 13 destinations and US Social Security totalization agreements for 30 destinations, sourced to the registry and the SSA agreement list.
Most recent registry verification 2026-08-08; per-row dates range from 2026-06-04, and undated legacy rows say so. Absence from a verification subset is shown as unknown, never inferred.
Quick answer
FEIE reference: for tax year 2026, the registry records $132,900 per qualifying person and $265,800 for two spouses filing jointly when both qualify. FEIE applies to earned income only — US Social Security and pension distributions are not earned income, so it does not shelter typical retirement income. Source: IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32, verified 2026-07-11.
Destination reference
The table covers the union of the totalization, special-regime, verified treaty-position, and joined visa/tax-residency registries. Horizontal scrolling preserves full registry strings on narrow screens.
| Destination | US totalization | US Social Security treaty tax | Special expat / retiree regimes | Tax-residency trigger |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AustraliaAU | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Not recorded in the WhereNext registry A special expat or retiree regime may exist — absence here means the registry has not verified one, never that none exists. | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| AustriaAT | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Not recorded in the WhereNext registry A special expat or retiree regime may exist — absence here means the registry has not verified one, never that none exists. | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| BelgiumBE | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Not recorded in the WhereNext registry A special expat or retiree regime may exist — absence here means the registry has not verified one, never that none exists. | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| BrazilBR | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Not recorded in the WhereNext registry A special expat or retiree regime may exist — absence here means the registry has not verified one, never that none exists. | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| CanadaCA | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Not recorded in the WhereNext registry A special expat or retiree regime may exist — absence here means the registry has not verified one, never that none exists. | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| ChileCL | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Not recorded in the WhereNext registry A special expat or retiree regime may exist — absence here means the registry has not verified one, never that none exists. | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| Costa RicaCR | No As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Territorial Tax System0% on foreign-source income
As recorded in the WhereNext registry. Per-entry verification date not recorded | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| CyprusCY | No As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | 5% Foreign-Pension OptionFlat 5% on foreign pension income above a €5,000 exempt slice
As recorded in the WhereNext registry. verified 2026-08-08 | More than 183 days — or the conditional 60-day rule Calendar year (1 Jan–31 Dec). Income Tax Law 118(I)/2002. As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-06-04. Cyprus Tax Department (Τμήμα Φορολογίας), Ministry of Finance | |
| CzechiaCZ | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Not recorded in the WhereNext registry A special expat or retiree regime may exist — absence here means the registry has not verified one, never that none exists. | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| DenmarkDK | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Forskerskat (Researcher Tax)~32.84% effective (27% + 8% AM-bidrag)
As recorded in the WhereNext registry. Per-entry verification date not recorded | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| FinlandFI | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Not recorded in the WhereNext registry A special expat or retiree regime may exist — absence here means the registry has not verified one, never that none exists. | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| FranceFR | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not recorded in the WhereNext registry A special expat or retiree regime may exist — absence here means the registry has not verified one, never that none exists. | Not covered in the joined visa registry | |
| GeorgiaGE | No As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Small Business Status1% on revenue up to 500,000 GEL (~$165K)
As recorded in the WhereNext registry. Per-entry verification date not recorded | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| GermanyDE | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Not recorded in the WhereNext registry A special expat or retiree regime may exist — absence here means the registry has not verified one, never that none exists. | A home available to you (Wohnsitz) — OR habitual abode (generally >183 days) Calendar year — but Germany does NOT use a single-year 183-day count as its primary trigger. A home available to you (a 'Wohnsitz', §8 AO) makes you resident from day one; a habitual abode (§9 AO, generally >6 months' continuous presence) is the alternative. As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-06-04. Bundeszentralamt für Steuern (BZSt) — Abgabenordnung §§8–9 / EStG §1 |
| GreeceGR | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | 7% Flat Regime for Foreign PensionersFlat 7% on ALL foreign-source income
As recorded in the WhereNext registry. verified 2026-08-08 | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| HungaryHU | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Not recorded in the WhereNext registry A special expat or retiree regime may exist — absence here means the registry has not verified one, never that none exists. | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| IcelandIS | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Not recorded in the WhereNext registry A special expat or retiree regime may exist — absence here means the registry has not verified one, never that none exists. | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| IrelandIE | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Not recorded in the WhereNext registry A special expat or retiree regime may exist — absence here means the registry has not verified one, never that none exists. | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| ItalyIT | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Both states, with credit relief Art. 18(2) with Art. 1 saving clause For a US-citizen resident of Italy, BOTH states tax US Social Security with credit relief per the IRS Technical Explanation; Italy-only taxation applies solely to dual US/Italian citizens (Protocol Art. 1(2)(a) rescues para 2 only for nationals of the residence state). irs.gov · verified 2026-08-08 | Impatriate Regime50% reduction of taxable income (60% with a minor child), on income up to €600K
As recorded in the WhereNext registry. verified 2026-07-11 Flat-Rate Regime (Forfettario)5% for first 5 years, then 15%
As recorded in the WhereNext registry. Per-entry verification date not recorded 7% Southern-Municipalities Pensioner RegimeFlat 7% on all foreign-source income
As recorded in the WhereNext registry. verified 2026-08-08 | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| JapanJP | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Not recorded in the WhereNext registry A special expat or retiree regime may exist — absence here means the registry has not verified one, never that none exists. | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| LuxembourgLU | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Not recorded in the WhereNext registry A special expat or retiree regime may exist — absence here means the registry has not verified one, never that none exists. | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| MaltaMT | No As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | United States only Art. 17(2) 2008 treaty, in force 2010-11-23; saving-clause-proof. home.treasury.gov · verified 2026-08-08 | Not recorded in the WhereNext registry A special expat or retiree regime may exist — absence here means the registry has not verified one, never that none exists. | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| NetherlandsNL | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | 30% Ruling30% of salary tax-free through 2026; 27% from 1 Jan 2027 (legislated)
As recorded in the WhereNext registry. verified 2026-07-11 | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| NorwayNO | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Not recorded in the WhereNext registry A special expat or retiree regime may exist — absence here means the registry has not verified one, never that none exists. | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| PanamaPA | No As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Territorial Tax System0% on foreign-source income
As recorded in the WhereNext registry. Per-entry verification date not recorded | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| ParaguayPY | No As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Territorial Tax System0% on foreign-source income; 10% on local
As recorded in the WhereNext registry. Per-entry verification date not recorded | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| PolandPL | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Not recorded in the WhereNext registry A special expat or retiree regime may exist — absence here means the registry has not verified one, never that none exists. | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| PortugalPT | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | IFICI (NHR 2.0)Flat 20% on qualifying Portuguese income
As recorded in the WhereNext registry. Per-entry verification date not recorded | More than 183 days (or a Portuguese home kept as your habitual residence) Calendar year (1 Jan–31 Dec), but the 183-day count is measured over ANY rolling 12-month window starting or ending in the year. Portugal applies partial-year residency. As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-06-04. Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT) — Portal das Finanças |
| SlovakiaSK | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Not recorded in the WhereNext registry A special expat or retiree regime may exist — absence here means the registry has not verified one, never that none exists. | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| SloveniaSI | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Not recorded in the WhereNext registry A special expat or retiree regime may exist — absence here means the registry has not verified one, never that none exists. | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| South KoreaKR | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Not recorded in the WhereNext registry A special expat or retiree regime may exist — absence here means the registry has not verified one, never that none exists. | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| SpainES | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Beckham Law (Régimen Especial)Flat 24% on Spanish income up to €600K
As recorded in the WhereNext registry. Per-entry verification date not recorded | More than 183 days, OR Spain is your centre of economic interests Calendar year (año natural, 1 Jan–31 Dec). NO split-year — you are resident for the whole year or not at all. Sporadic absences count toward the 183-day total unless you prove tax residency elsewhere. As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-06-04. Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria (AEAT) |
| SwedenSE | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Not recorded in the WhereNext registry A special expat or retiree regime may exist — absence here means the registry has not verified one, never that none exists. | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| SwitzerlandCH | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Not recorded in the WhereNext registry A special expat or retiree regime may exist — absence here means the registry has not verified one, never that none exists. | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
| ThailandTH | No As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Remittance-Based Taxation (post-2024 rules)Foreign-source income earned from 2024 onward is assessable when remitted, in whatever year it is remitted
As recorded in the WhereNext registry. verified 2026-08-08 | 180 days or more (aggregate) in the calendar year Calendar year (1 Jan–31 Dec). A pure aggregate day count — no ties, no permanent-home element, nationality irrelevant. As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-06-04. The Revenue Department of Thailand (กรมสรรพากร) | |
| UAEAE | No As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Zero Personal Income Tax0%
As recorded in the WhereNext registry. Per-entry verification date not recorded | 183 days in any 12-month window — or the conditional 90-day route ANY consecutive 12-month period (not a fixed calendar year). All days or parts of a day count; they need not be consecutive. As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-06-04. Federal Tax Authority (FTA) — Cabinet Decision No. 85 of 2022 |
| United KingdomGB | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Not recorded in the WhereNext registry A special expat or retiree regime may exist — absence here means the registry has not verified one, never that none exists. | Decided by the Statutory Residence Test (SRT) — this tool flags only the clear-cut day-count cases UK tax year 6 April–5 April (NOT the calendar year). Count UK days only. As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-06-04. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) |
| UruguayUY | Yes As recorded in the WhereNext registry, verified 2026-08-08. SSA agreement list | Not yet verified | Not recorded in the WhereNext registry A special expat or retiree regime may exist — absence here means the registry has not verified one, never that none exists. | Not covered in the joined visa registry |
Methodology & provenance
Destination coverage is the union of the in-repo totalization, special-regime, verified Social Security treaty-position, and covered visa/tax-residency registries. No score, ranking, or eligibility conclusion is computed.
Totalization status comes only from the SSA-verified country list. Treaty-tax positions come only from the independently verified treaty subset and are not inferred from totalization status. Special regime names, rates, durations, and foreign-income flags are rendered verbatim; missing regimes use the registry's standard-taxation fallback.
Legacy regime entries without a dated verification comment remain visibly undated. The page does not invent a date or imply a per-entry source that the registry does not contain.
WhereNext. "Retirement Tax Map 2026." https://getwherenext.com/data/retirement-tax-map-2026.
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