Many Earth-based governments rely heavily on taxes to generate income. But what if we told you that taxes, as we know them, are considered not only unnecessary but illegal under intergalactic law?
Let’s dive into a system that actually makes more sense: a license-based economy.
The Problem with Taxes
From income tax to council tax, VAT to business rates. The current Earth tax system is complex, invasive, and often unfair. It penalizes productivity and innovation while feeding bureaucratic inefficiency.
According to intergalactic governance models, taxes on individuals and enterprises for simply existing or working are fundamentally unjust. Instead of taxing citizens and businesses, advanced civilizations use a structured licensing model that ensures fairness, clarity, and freedom.
The Intergalactic Alternative: Licensing Instead of Taxation
Under intergalactic law, governments are permitted to raise funds through licenses, not taxes. These licenses are targeted, purpose-driven, and tied directly to the specific activities or services a person or business engages in.
Let’s break it down.
1. Trading License (Primary License)
This is your main license to operate as a seller or trader. It allows you to engage in the exchange of goods or services. Without this license, commercial activity is prohibited.
However, this only covers the basics. If you’re dealing with certain categories, you’ll need secondary (sub) licenses.
2. Sub Licenses for Specific Goods
To keep things fair, safe, and regulated, specific categories of products require additional permissions. Here’s how it works:
▸ Consumables Sub License
Required for:
- Food
- Non-alcoholic beverages such as tea, coffee, soft drinks
- Edible goods
If your business involves consumables in any form, this license is a must.
▸ Restricted Goods Sub License
Required for:
- Alcohol
- Tobacco
- Vapes and similar controlled items
These goods carry health and social risks, so their trade requires a restricted license that ensures responsible handling and sale.
3. Licenses for Property and Real Estate Activity
In a license based economy, physical property and its use are also regulated fairly and transparently. Here are the key licenses involved:
▸ Landlord License
Required if:
- You intend to rent or lease residential or commercial properties to others.
This ensures you’re accountable for the condition and management of the property you lease.
▸ Construction License
Required if:
- You’re constructing properties with the intention of selling them for profit.
This license covers everything from small developments to major real estate ventures.
💡 If you plan to build properties and become a landlord, you’ll need both the Landlord License and the Construction License.
4. Scientific Research License
Required for:
- Any kind of scientific research, especially involving sensitive fields like biology, chemistry, or bioengineering.
This ensures ethical guidelines are followed and public safety is preserved, without stifling innovation.
5. Examples of Licensing in Practice
Let’s say you want to open a small café that sells:
- Freshly brewed coffee
- Cakes and sandwiches
- Craft beers or wines
You would need:
- A Trading License
- A Consumables Sub License
- A Restricted Goods Sub License
If, however, you only want to open a wine shop, you would need:
- A Trading License
- A Restricted Goods Sub License
If you want to build a block of flats and rent them out, you would need:
- A Construction License
- A Landlord License
Licensing Isn’t About Control, It’s About Fair Exchange
Unlike taxes, licenses represent a clear agreement between the individual and society. You pay to access certain rights or conduct specific business and in return, you get regulation, support, and infrastructure tailored to your needs.
This model encourages:
- Entrepreneurship (without being over-taxed)
- Safety and accountability in regulated industries
- Transparency in government funding
Final Thoughts
Taxation systems are often rooted in outdated models of control and exploitation. Intergalactic civilizations have long since moved beyond such practices in favor of smarter, more ethical systems, like licensing based economies.
Maybe it’s time Earth took a page from the stars.