New Freedom Index: Monaco and Mauritius Rank First, United States Slips to 29th Overall

First-ever Nomad Capitalist Freedom Index ranks nearly 200 countries and five U.S. states on 21st-century financial freedom, other factors for global citizens

Hong Kong — Today, Nomad Capitalist—the world’s leading offshore consulting firm—released the first-ever Nomad Capitalist Freedom Index, uncovering the countries where personal liberty, financial sovereignty, and lifestyle flexibility survive and thrive. Challenging outdated ideas about freedom in the 21st century, the inaugural index ranks nearly 200 countries worldwide and five U.S. states on financial freedom and other factors, with globally minded entrepreneurs, investors, and families in mind. According to Nomad Capitalist’s latest research, Monaco and Mauritius score best across five key factors, while the United States notably ranks 29th overall.

The new index can be accessed here, with the five highest-ranking countries listed below:

• 1 (T): Monaco
• 1 (T): Mauritius
• 3 (T): Switzerland
• 3 (T): Portugal
• 5: Ireland

Educating and empowering high-net-worth individuals, location-independent entrepreneurs, and globally mobile families, the index ranks countries across five categories: Financial Freedom (30 percent); Asset Protection (25 percent); Human Rights (20 percent); Safety (15 percent); and Quality of Life (10 percent). Each category is scored using a fixed-band points system based on quantitative and qualitative data from Nomad Capitalist’s proprietary Insider Research and nearly 30 trusted public sources. Unlike traditional indices that focus narrowly on travel or taxation, the index provides the most holistic evaluation of global freedom to date, evaluating factors like financial security and economic opportunity as well.

Founded by Andrew Henderson, the original “Nomad Capitalist,” the boutique consulting firm supports over 150 high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals each year, primarily from the United States. Since 2012, Nomad Capitalist has guided more than 1,500 clients—including numerous celebrities—from over 100 countries in obtaining second passports and citizenships, strategically relocating and building offshore wealth, and exploring pathways to legally reduce their tax burdens. Nomad Capitalist does not provide specific legal or tax advice, but rather offers expert insight and other strategic resources to guide clients in their journey toward greater freedom and global financial independence. Along the way, Nomad Capitalist’s YouTube channel has surpassed one million subscribers.

“The first-ever Nomad Capitalist Freedom Index is a game-changer for global citizens,” said Nomad Capitalist research associate Javier Correa. “Not only does our new index evaluate freedom country-by-country and more comprehensively than ever before, but it also educates and empowers high-net-worth individuals and families on their journey to live more freely. While the West still preaches liberty, countries like the U.S. have become poster children for bloated bureaucracy, creeping taxation, and cultural decline. From entrepreneurs to investors, globally minded citizens need to understand that the Western world has changed and they may need to look elsewhere, so the Nomad Capitalist Freedom Index is a blueprint for them to go where they are treated best.”

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