El Salvador
Dollarized El Salvador offers a simple base in the Americas, with foreign-sourced income now exempted and a crypto-focused investor pathway.
Country details
- Capital
- San Salvador
- Language
- Spanish
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Population
- 6.3M
- Timezone
- UTC-6
- Immigration Authority
- Official Website
Migration pathways
Citizenship
El Salvador Freedom Visa · From USD 1.0MTax situation
- Income Tax
- 0-30%
- Foreign Income
- Exempt
- Capital Gains
- Taxed (0-30%)
- Dividends
- Taxed (0-30%)
- Wealth Tax
- None
- Inheritance Tax
- None
| Tax Type | Default Rates |
|---|---|
| Income Tax | 0-30% |
| Foreign Income | Exempt |
| Capital Gains | Taxed (0-30%) |
| Dividends | Taxed (0-30%) |
| Wealth Tax | None |
| Inheritance Tax | None |
Country details
El Salvador is a small, dollarized Central American jurisdiction that has positioned itself as unusually crypto-friendly, including launching a high-threshold investor pathway linked to Bitcoin and USDT.
For regular residents, personal income tax is progressive (up to 30%) and standard taxes can still apply to Salvadoran-sourced income. El Salvador is also notable for not levying net worth or inheritance type taxes on individuals, and it has legislated an exemption for income or funds coming from abroad, a policy change aimed at attracting foreign capital.
Immigration is administered by the Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería (DGME). Standard routes include work, family, and investor pathways, and El Salvador has additionally publicized a crypto investor option that offers an expedited residence and citizenship track.
Practically, El Salvador can be attractive for those who value USD pricing, warm climate, and a growing international profile. The caveat is that policy and program details have moved quickly in recent years, so structuring, tax residence, and compliance should be confirmed before committing.
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PwC Tax Summaries - El Salvador (Individual - Other taxes)·Last checked: 13/01/26
Foreign income treatment change
Reuters - El Salvador removes income taxes for money from abroad·Last checked: 13/01/26
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