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Exit Taxation Around the World: The 16 Countries That Tax You for Leaving

Leaving a country can trigger a tax bill on gains you've never realised. We break down the 16 countries with an exit tax — from Australia's ~47% deemed-disposal hit to Belgium's newly enacted 10% regime — ranked by how heavy the burden really is, with the assets caught, the effective rates, and the deferral and exemption options that can spare you. Fact-checked against 2025–2026 sources.

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