A tax haven is a country or jurisdiction that offers individuals and businesses little or no tax liability, usually through the implementation of favourable tax policies, such as low or no tax rates, lax financial regulations, and strict secrecy laws. These jurisdictions may also offer other advantages, such as political and economic stability, ease of doing business, and access to international financial markets. Tax havens are often criticized for facilitating tax evasion, money laundering, and other illicit financial activities.

Here are some examples of countries or jurisdictions that are commonly considered to be tax havens:

  1. Bermuda: a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic Ocean that does not have a corporate income tax, capital gains tax, or withholding tax.
  2. Cayman Islands: a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean Sea known for its favourable tax laws, including no corporate income tax, no capital gains tax, and no personal income tax.
  3. Switzerland: a country in Europe that is known for its banking and financial services industry, and for offering favourable tax rates and confidentiality laws to foreign investors and account holders.
  4. British Virgin Islands: a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean Sea known for its favourable tax laws, including no corporate income tax, no capital gains tax, and no personal income tax.
  5. Panama: a country in Central America that is known for its banking and financial services industry, and for offering favourable tax rates and confidentiality laws to foreign investors and account holders.
  6. Luxembourg: a country in Europe that is known for its favourable tax rates and incentives for foreign investors and corporations, as well as its banking and financial services industry.
  7. United Arab Emirates: a country in the Middle East that is known for its tax-free zones and favourable tax policies for foreign investors and businesses, as well as its oil and gas industry.

It’s important to note that not all jurisdictions with favourable tax laws are considered tax havens and that some countries or jurisdictions may have legitimate reasons for offering such tax policies, such as attracting foreign investment or promoting economic development.