Tax residency guides

Understand how countries determine tax residency — and why day-count exposure is usually the earliest warning signal.

Quick answer

Tax residency determines which country can treat you as a resident for tax — often affecting whether you’re taxed on worldwide income. Most systems combine days spent with factors like home, work, and personal/economic ties.

Not tax advice. Residency rules are fact-specific and vary by country.

At a glance

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Days matter

Thresholds like 183 days are common — but rarely the whole story.

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Ties can pull you in

Home, family, work, and economic interests can change outcomes.

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It drives obligations

Residency affects filings, deadlines, and treaty positions.

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