Legal Residence / Tax Residence
0% tax on foreign income for first 10 years as new tax resident (IRNR exemption) Most stable S. American country. 10yr foreign income exemption is major benefit. Strong rule of law.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Retirement/passive-income residence permit; genuine residence generally required to maintain/renew (~183 days typical) - verify per programme
low confidenceHighlights
- 0% tax on foreign income for 10 years
- Stable South American country
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Quick processing time of 12 months
- Minimum stay of 183 days per year
The catch
- High capital bar. You need to commit at least $400k to qualify.
- You have to actually live there. At least 183 days a year in-country — this becomes your main home, not a paper residency.
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What could change
Changes in government policies could affect tax exemptions.
Tax Notes
New tax residents enjoy a 0% tax on foreign income for the first 10 years, under a territorial system.
Sources
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