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Sao Tome and Principe

#23 of 23Worldwide25%

Africa · Sao Tome · STN

The world's cheapest citizenship by investment ($90K donation). No capital gains, wealth, or inheritance tax. CPLP member enabling a fast-track to Portuguese citizenship. Best suited as a Plan B passport and tax optimization tool, not a relocation destination.

46
Overall Score
Tax17
Funding40
Visa50
Residency56
Tax Res.55
Practical55
Remote52
Family70
Ecosystem40

Dimension Profile

Dimension Breakdown

Corporate Tax Rate
25%
Capital Gains Rate
0%
Territorial System
No
IP Box Regime
No
Tax Treaties
3
VAT Rate
15%
Dividend Withholding
15%
Holding Company Viable
No
Notes
Very small treaty network (Portugal, Angola, Cape Verde only). No capital gains or wealth tax makes this attractive for asset holders. Dobra is pegged to Euro at STN 24.5 = EUR 1.
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