I’m wondering if it’s actually legal to hold an EU passport/residency and still avoid becoming a tax resident in any one EU country by staying under the 183-day threshold. My idea is to split time between Spain, Italy, or Switzerland, and then spend around 60/90 days in the UAE or Cyprus to claim tax residency there.
I know that some countries can still consider you a tax resident if you have significant personal or economic ties—basically, the “center of vital interests” concept. But from what I’ve learned, there might be ways to get around this.
Is anyone here actually doing something like this? How are you handling potential double taxation issues, immigration rules, or banking requirements (like CRS/FATCA)? And how do you prove your “real” place of residence if you’re constantly bouncing from one country to another?
I know that some countries can still consider you a tax resident if you have significant personal or economic ties—basically, the “center of vital interests” concept. But from what I’ve learned, there might be ways to get around this.
Is anyone here actually doing something like this? How are you handling potential double taxation issues, immigration rules, or banking requirements (like CRS/FATCA)? And how do you prove your “real” place of residence if you’re constantly bouncing from one country to another?
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