Indeed. Income earners usually can&#x27;t escape the income tax. Capitalists very easily can. Or they at least can defer it indefinitely and live off of investment gains (for example, by using holding and investment vehicles)<p>At the end of the day, it&#x27;s simple math. Live in country X, pay 33% when sold. Live in country Y, pay 15% when sold. Live in country Z, pay nothing. When we&#x27;re talking about millions in tax, Monaco&#x2F;Belgium&#x2F;Malta&#x2F;the UK do become very attractive very fast. After all, you can always return a few years later and live like a king.