Why I’m Leaving Australia: Taxes, Tolls and Traps
My story about leaving Australia & why I moved, I moved to Paraguay for a very good reason
FREEDOM & RELOCATION
1/14/20262 min read
Why I Left Australia for Paraguay: The 0% Tax Blueprint for Entrepreneurs
TL;DR: I left Australia to escape a high-tax, high-cost environment that penalizes success. By relocating to Paraguay, I’ve secured a 0% tax rate on foreign-sourced income through their territorial tax system, allowing me to reinvest 100% of my profits into generational wealth, martial arts, and global expansion.
The "Lucky Country" is a Wealth Trap
Australia is an incredible place for a holiday, but it’s a graveyard for aggressive entrepreneurial growth. Between the 47% top-tier tax bracket, the complexity of BAS and GST payments, and a system that literally "predicts" your future income to take tax in advance, the math simply doesn't add up for a "G" looking to build real autonomy.
I look at life like a chessboard. If the board is tilted against you, you don’t just keep playing—you change the board. I realized I was paying for a system I wasn't even using. I have no assets in Oz and I’m barely there. Why stay and be squeezed?
The Paraguay Pivot: 0% Tax and True Freedom
The move to Paraguay wasn't just about the weather; it was a calculated move for Physical and Digital Sovereignty.
1. The Territorial Tax Advantage
Paraguay operates on a territorial tax system. This means if you earn your money online (selling to the US, Europe, or Asia), you pay 0% personal tax inside Paraguay . If you do business locally, you pay a flat 10%.
2. The Multi-Hub Infrastructure
To make this work in 2026, you can't just move; you need a global structure. My current setup combines:
Paraguay Residency: My home base and tax haven.
Hong Kong / US Corporate Structures: To access the world’s best banking and payment providers
Thailand: My training ground for Jiu-Jitsu and MMA
Navigating the Gatekeepers (Account Bans & Restrictions)
You can’t live a "Sovereign Life" if a bot can delete your income. Throughout my 20s, I mastered the technical back-end of e-commerce—learning how to bypass the "ridiculous bans" on platforms like Stripe, PayPal, and eBay
This expertise is what funds my life in Paraguay. I’ve built a network that restores "un-fixable" accounts because I’ve been in the mud myself. If you’re an entrepreneur being held back by a platform ban or a government tax-tail, you aren’t just "unlucky"—you’re just using the wrong blueprint.
How to Build Your Own "Sovereign" Life
I’m not a faceless corporate agency. I’m an Aussie who found the back door to the system and now I’m helping other G’s do the same. I spend my days training, learning languages, and connecting with people who value autonomy over "woke" comfort
Are you ready to stop asking for permission?
Fix Your Income: If your business is on ice due to an account ban, we need to get you back online immediately.
Fix Your Location: If you’re sick of the 47% tax trap and want to look over your relocation plan with someone who actually lives in Paraguay, let’s talk.
Dm me on Instagram to connect & get your life moving faster @themaclyf
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