Bukele's Reform Makes El Salvador a Top Tax Haven: 0% on Foreign Income and Bitcoin Gains with Minimal Presence

The article argues that El Salvador has become a highly attractive tax and residency destination under Bukele’s reforms. A new decree cuts the physical presence requirement for temporary residency from nine months to 90 days per year, while the country’s territorial tax system exempts foreign-source income and, under the Bitcoin Law, does not levy capital gains tax on Bitcoin. The piece emphasizes benefits for remote workers, entrepreneurs, investors, and crypto holders, while noting tradeoffs such as home-country tax residency rules and El Salvador’s still-developing local economy. Overall, the article is bullish for Bitcoin adoption and for El Salvador’s position as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction, with potential appeal for capital inflows and foreign talent relocation.