Last Updated October 2000 P REFACE 1 PREFACE The Global Executive summarizes the personal tax systems and immigration rules for expatriates in more than 130 countries. Except where otherwise noted, the content is based on informa- tion current to 15 September 2000, and is supplied by our pro- fessionals in the jurisdictions covered. Ernst & Young is a leading international professional services organization. More than 14,000 Ernst & Young tax professionals are located in more than 130 countries. In addition, legal services are available in various parts of the world where permitted. Tax and Immigration Information This publication should not be regarded as offering a complete explanation of the tax or immigration matters referred to and is subject to changes in the law. Local publications of a more detailed nature are frequently available, and readers are advised to consult their local Ernst & Young professionals for further information. 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CONTENTS Ernst & Young International........................................................1 Albania.........................................................................................2 Angola .........................................................................................2 Argentina .....................................................................................7 Aruba .........................................................................................17 Australia.....................................................................................20 Austria .......................................................................................30 Azerbaijan..................................................................................39 Bahamas.....................................................................................43 Bahrain.......................................................................................46 Bangladesh.................................................................................49 Barbados ....................................................................................57 Belgium .....................................................................................63 Bermuda ....................................................................................73 Botswana....................................................................................80 Brazil .........................................................................................85 British Virgin Islands.................................................................93 Brunei ........................................................................................97 Bulgaria ...................................................................................101 Cameroon.................................................................................108 Canada .....................................................................................116 Cayman Islands........................................................................136 Chile.........................................................................................140 China, People’s Republic of.....................................................146 Colombia .................................................................................156 Congo, People’s Republic of ...................................................162 Costa Rica................................................................................168 Côte d’Ivoire............................................................................171 Croatia .....................................................................................180 Cyprus......................................................................................185 Czech Republic........................................................................191 Denmark ..................................................................................198 Djibouti....................................................................................205 Dominican Republic................................................................207 Ecuador....................................................................................211 Egypt........................................................................................215 Estonia .....................................................................................223 Ethiopia....................................................................................229 Fiji............................................................................................230 Finland .....................................................................................234 France ......................................................................................242 Gabon.......................................................................................257 Georgia ....................................................................................265 Germany ..................................................................................268 Ghana.......................................................................................284 Greece......................................................................................289 Guam .......................................................................................295 Guatemala................................................................................301 Guernsey, Channel Islands ......................................................304 Guinea......................................................................................308 Guyana.....................................................................................313 Hong Kong ..............................................................................318 Hungary ...................................................................................328 India.........................................................................................334 Indonesia..................................................................................342 Ireland, Republic of .................................................................351 Isle of Man...............................................................................363 Israel ........................................................................................369 Italy..........................................................................................382 Jamaica ....................................................................................392 Japan ........................................................................................397 Jersey, Channel Islands............................................................408 Jordan.......................................................................................413 Kazakhstan...............................................................................417 Kenya.......................................................................................422