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As one of the Gulf’s most dynamic countries, Kuwait offers expats a unique blend of traditional Arab culture and modern city living —making it one of the top destinations for expatriates in the Middle East.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about relocating to Kuwait from a personal tax perspective, including tax residency, double tax treaties and tax return obligations.
GTC recommend that you organize your affairs in good time to get ahead and make the most of favorable tax treatment while making sure you’re meeting your tax return obligations.
if you are a citizen of Hungary unless you have no permanent home in Hungary during the tax year.
if you are a Spain national who relocated to a tax haven less than five years ago.
if your ties are located in Mexico and 50% of your income arising in Mexico during the tax year.
if you are an EEA citizen and you are present in Hungary on more than 182 days during the tax year.
if you are registered with the Italian resident population.
if you are a citizen of Hungary unless you have no permanent home in Hungary during the tax year.
if you are a Spain national who relocated to a tax haven less than five years ago.
if you are an EEA citizen and you are present in Hungary on more than 182 days during the tax year.
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If you receive incomes overseas while you are living in Kuwait, you may find that the source country, as a starting point, continues to tax the income.
Double taxation agreements may remove the source country’s taxing right and thus, enable you to receive incomes tax free globally.
At present, Kuwait has 82 double taxation agreements signed.
