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Question on different countries’ capital gains tax

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Sep 30, 2026 · 04:38

Sorry if my question is silly but genuinely why wouldn’t rich people in the US become citizens in cities like SG and HK for tax purposes if these cities have 0% capital gains tax.

I recently learned that if I become a US citizen I’ll have to pay 15% on my earnings. That sounds like a pretty terrible deal. Wouldn’t it be better to trade as a Singaporean or Hong Konger? I know Singaporean PR is hard to get but it’s not THAT hard.