Why 100 farmers houses is the ABSOLUTE MAX you can build in your city in Anno 1800

Nobody likes paying taxes. Right? You don't, I don't, so it's only logical that the devs at Ubisoft don't either.

That must also be the reason that your population doesn't pay you taxes in Anno 1800. 

Wait, they don't? How do you make money then?

There's a great guide on generating income right here on Anno.city.

Back to taxes. It's really unfair that the Queen does demand you pay taxes, even though your people do not. What's worse, the amount of Royal Taxes you are required to pay is immense! It can really weigh down on your cash flow.

The Royal taxes are part of the intricate gameplay of Anno 1800. They can easily be avoided by sticking to one simple trick.

The first 1000 inhabitants of each population tier are exempt from Royal taxes.

That means that, as long as you stay below 1000 farmers, the Queen won't come running with her money bag.

The first 1000 inhabitants of each population tier are exempt from Royal taxes.

Take heed, oh noble ruler. This is farmers we are talking about, not their houses. Assuming you provide well for your farmers, 10 farmers inhabit each house. That means you can build 100 farmers houses free of charge! NO TAXES!

As soon as you hit 101 houses and fill them all up (so get to 1001 farmers and more), you'll see the Royal taxes show up in your expenses list. At first, it's not so much. But the more people live in your city, the more taxes you pay. Makes sense, but keep it in mind anyway.

The Royal taxes are part of the intricate gameplay of Anno 1800.

The same is true for workers, artisans and all other population tiers. Stay below 1000 inhabitants of each tear to avoid having to pay taxes for them. That means you should have no more than 50 worker houses (20 workers per house) or 33 artisan residences (30 artisans per residence)!

Saying that, when you get to engineers or investors, their income is way more than what Queenie wants you to pay in tax for. The more inhabitants of those tiers you have, the better your income will be.

Just make sure they'll have their rum from the new world, sewing machines and other luxury needs provided for and you'll rake in the cash like nobody's business.