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Wealth Taxes: Leveling the Field or Stifling Growth?

International tax, 2025, Foreign tax, Wealth tax

Karma Martell 2019

Karma Martell

Karma Martell,  Founder of  KarmaCom, is a seasoned professional business commentator, writer, and marketer, and serves as virtual CMO for International Wealth Tax Advisors. 

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Wealth Taxes: Leveling the Field or Stifling Growth?

 

Currently, three European nations, including Switzerland, impose a net wealth tax. Which other countries have a net wealth tax? Additionally, what countries levy a wealth tax specifically on certain assets?

With rising fiscal pressures, the concept of wealth taxation continues to surface in policy circles around the globe. The debate continues as Switzerland, Norway and Spain have instituted wealth taxes, while Belgium, France, Italy and the Netherlands levy a wealth tax on specific assets. 

But as proposals are on the table in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, an OECD report argues that they disincentivize entrepreneurship and harm innovation—while collecting minimal revenue.

Download a handy tax table chart by country and read the Tax Foundation’s comments here

Download the OECD report here. 

Are you grappling with wealth taxes imposed on your assets and earnings by a foreign country? Schedule a consultation with Jack Brister, international tax expert. 

 

Wealth Taxes: Leveling the Field or Stifling Growth?

Currently, three European nations, including Switzerland, impose a net wealth tax. Which other countries have a net wealth tax? Additionally, what countries levy a wealth tax specifically on certain assets?

With rising fiscal pressures, the concept of wealth taxation continues to surface in policy circles around the globe. The debate continues as Switzerland, Norway and Spain have instituted wealth taxes, while Belgium, France, Italy and the Netherlands levy a wealth tax on specific assets.

But as proposals are on the table in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, an OECD report argues that they disincentivize entrepreneurship and harm innovation—while collecting minimal revenue.

Download a handy tax table chart by country and read the Tax Foundation’s comments here

Download the OECD report here. .

Are you grappling with wealth taxes imposed on your assets and earnings by a foreign country? Schedule a consultation with Jack Brister, international tax expert.

Wealth Taxes: Leveling the Field or Stifling Growth?

Currently, three European nations, including Switzerland, impose a net wealth tax. Which other countries have a net wealth tax? Additionally, what countries levy a wealth tax specifically on certain assets?

With rising fiscal pressures, the concept of wealth taxation continues to surface in policy circles around the globe. The debate continues as Switzerland, Norway and Spain have instituted wealth taxes, while Belgium, France, Italy and the Netherlands levy a wealth tax on specific assets.

But as proposals are on the table in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, an OECD report argues that they disincentivize entrepreneurship and harm innovation—while collecting minimal revenue.

Download a handy tax table chart by country and read the Tax Foundation’s comments here

Download the OECD report here. .

Are you grappling with wealth taxes imposed on your assets and earnings by a foreign country? Schedule a consultation with Jack Brister, international tax expert.

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