Royal Tax is paid from Treasury, not directly from Regional Wealth. On Normal it begins after five years at 1 Treasury per resident and rises at years 10 and 15; Double uses twice those rates.
Royal Tax: what to do next
- Check the Royal Tax setting chosen at game setup.
- Compare your current year and resident count with Treasury before the annual bill.
- Use Manor land tax or other Treasury income if you need to close a gap; remember land tax draws from Regional Wealth and affects approval.
Why this happens
The bill can grow even if you leave the tax setting unchanged because it uses residents and increases its rate after five, ten and fifteen game years. Paying for imports uses Regional Wealth, but the annual Royal Tax is drawn from your personal Treasury.
How to know it worked
The Treasury should cover the projected bill with room for any mercenaries or a new Settlers Camp.
Can Regional Wealth pay Royal Tax directly?
No. You need Treasury; Manor land tax can move wealth into Treasury but also affects approval.
Buy, sell or raise Treasury
What to do with Pelts
Regional Wealth