8 Countries That Tax You for Leaving (Complete 2026 Exit Tax Guide)

How free are you? Get your Sovereign Score in just 240 seconds and a personalized action plan to liberate yourself – https://www.imidaily.com/sovereign-sc... • • • • • Eight countries now impose exit taxes of up to 42% on wealth you haven't sold, with one triggering at just $15,500 in unrealized gains. IMI breaks down every threshold, rate, and deferral loophole from Canada to Japan to the US citizenship trap, plus the countries where you can leave without paying a cent. • • • • • WHO IS IMI? 🤔 IMI is the investment migration industry’s newspaper of reference and its leading professional platform. • • • • • RESOURCES 📚 Find the right residency or citizenship program for you – https://www.imidaily.com/imi-program-... Find the right expert or professional for your goals – https://www.imidaily.com/imi-professi... Become an IMI Pro and get investor leads – https://www.imidaily.com/pro • • • • • TIMESTAMPS ⏳ 00:00 – Start 00:39 – How Exit Taxes Work 02:04 – Broad and Immediate 04:02 – Low Threshold, Big Surprise 05:59 – Europe's Toughest Regime 08:09 – 4 More European Traps 11:38 – Lowest Threshold in the World 13:04 – 3 Anglo Approaches 15:05 – The Citizenship Trap 15:57 – Where No Exit Tax Applies 16:53 – Your Mobility Strategy • • • • • DISCLAIMER ⚠️ This video is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as immigration, legal, financial, or tax advice. Consult the professionals before considering any action.