Is Singapore or Thailand better for expat tax?

Singapore's territorial system means foreign income is not taxable and the top rate is capped at 24%. Thailand's top rate is 35% and from January 2024 taxes foreign income remitted in the same year earned, unless you hold an LTR visa. For most senior professionals without LTR status, Singapore is structurally more efficient.

Which country has better property access for European expats, Singapore or Thailand?

Neither is particularly accessible. Singapore imposes a 60% Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty on foreign nationals. Thailand prohibits foreign land ownership outright, permitting only condominium purchases with a 49% quota per building. Both markets are effectively restricted for foreign investors.

Can British expats use QROPS in Singapore or Thailand?

Singapore was removed from the HMRC QROPS list in 2017 and has no active QROPS. Thailand has no domestic QROPS. British expats in either country should retain a UK SIPP or consider Malta or Gibraltar QROPS, with an additional transfer charge applying in some Thailand scenarios.

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