Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
Tax may follow domicile, nationality or asset location; non-dom status can matter.
Short answer:inheritance/estate tax may turn on domicile, nationality or where assets sit. Non-dom status in some countries affects whether foreign assets are in scope. Cross-border estates need dual-side planning.
FAQ
Must migrants pay estate tax?
Depends on the new country’s rules and your domicile status.
Do trusts avoid it?
Depends on situs, control and anti-avoidance rules.
