Pensionado Residency
Territorial — foreign income not taxed. No CGT. Very low taxes Cheapest Central American residency. Political risk is significant concern — assess carefully.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Nicaragua pensionado historically expects ~6 months/yr in early years but documentation is thin and unstable. Range 90-183.
low confidenceHighlights
- Low monthly income requirement
- Territorial tax benefits
- Pathway to citizenship in 5 years
- Stable residency option
- Affordable living costs
The catch
- Real presence required. Expect roughly 90 days a year in-country to keep the status.
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What could change
Political instability could impact residency stability and benefits.
Tax Notes
Nicaragua has a territorial tax system; foreign income is not taxed, and there is no capital gains tax.
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