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Why Kongo Gumi Failed

Why Kongo Gumi Failed

Our founder, Andrew Henderson, is a big fan of Dave Ramsey's book EntreLeadership.  It is a guide to building and leading successful businesses based on simple entrepreneurial principles, one of which is the importance of having no debt.  In this article, we...

Woke Culture: Why Zuby Got Suspended on Twitter

Woke Culture: Why Zuby Got Suspended on Twitter

The British rapper has experienced firsthand the benefits and freedoms that come with being a global economic citizen, proving that where you are born is not necessarily the best place for you. Book your tickets now so you don't miss the last chance to experience...

What To Learn From DeSantis Vs. Disney

What To Learn From DeSantis Vs. Disney

It looks like the DeSantis Vs. Disney saga might well be finally drawing to a close. Disney has taken Ron DeSantis to court. The Florida governor and presidential hopeful can now look forward to fighting a two-front battle against Mickey Mouse and Donald Trump. So if...

How to Obtain French Citizenship By Descent

How to Obtain French Citizenship By Descent

Can you envision anything more romantic than sipping champagne at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the world capital of Haute fashion, fine art, and delectable baked goods? Have you always adored the nonchalant French way of life? Would you like to be more than just another...

How to Get Irish Citizenship by Descent from Grandparents 

How to Get Irish Citizenship by Descent from Grandparents 

The Irish have a well-earned reputation for being some of the friendliest people in the world. And when it comes to the kind of offshore strategies we talk about at Nomad Capitalist, Ireland ticks a lot of boxes. With one of Europe's lowest corporate tax rates,...

8 Most Livable Places in Southeast Asia in 2024

8 Most Livable Places in Southeast Asia in 2024

Southeast Asia is often one of the first places people try when they start their nomadic lifestyle. It’s cheap, it’s warm, it’s easy to get to and it’s a lot of fun. But people usually fail to consider that it’s more than just a short-term place to go on holiday to....

Double a Penny for 30 days… Now Pay Taxes

Double a Penny for 30 days… Now Pay Taxes

At Nomad Capitalist, we tend to speak primarily to six- and seven-figure entrepreneurs. If your finances are in dire need of rescue, then investing in foreign real estate or creating an international CD ladder is probably not your biggest concern right now.  But...

How to Get Cayman Islands Residency and Pay Zero Tax

How to Get Cayman Islands Residency and Pay Zero Tax

Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia As I mentioned in my article on tax-friendly second passports, one of the most important parts of your tax, business, and personal strategies is choosing where you want to actually live. You can move to Asia to make your money go...

15 Easy Second Residency Programs Anyone Can Get

15 Easy Second Residency Programs Anyone Can Get

Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Of everything that I’ve published, my most popular articles are – by far – the ones that deal with getting an easy second residency. Whether it’s quick citizenship by investment programs or places where you can live...

16 Countries with No Income Taxes

16 Countries with No Income Taxes

Dateline: Manama, Bahrain At Nomad Capitalist, our motto is simple: go where you’re treated best. But where do you find that place? Part of going where you’re treated best is up to personal preference. You may enjoy living in big cities like I do, or you may never...

Back to the Gold Standard: Will there be a Gold Backed Currency?

Back to the Gold Standard: Will there be a Gold Backed Currency?

Dateline: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Several years ago, nearby Abu Dhabi installed one of the world's first gold ATMs, allowing customers to withdraw fiat currency in term of everything from one-gram gold nuggets to larger gold bars. The media has often been aflutter...

7 Non-CRS Countries For Banking Privacy in 2024

7 Non-CRS Countries For Banking Privacy in 2024

Where do you pay your taxes? From banks to brokerage accounts, being asked where you’re a tax resident is now a common question. This follows years of banks asking, ‘Are you a US citizen or permanent resident?’ to ensure you both comply with the Foreign Account Tax...

Highest Global Interest Rates at Offshore Banks in 2024

Highest Global Interest Rates at Offshore Banks in 2024

While depositing money in US dollars, euros, or British pounds in developed world banks can seem safe and should likely comprise a good chunk of your cash portfolio, there are other options. There are also emerging world banks that desperately need US dollars or...

Europe’s Golden Visas: 5 Highly Pursued EU Residence Programs

Europe’s Golden Visas: 5 Highly Pursued EU Residence Programs

It doesn’t matter what you call it: a Golden Visa, residence by investment, or an immigrant investor program.  What is important, and plain as day, is that the investment immigration industry in Europe has grown immensely.  2019 was a record year, with various...

The Largest Value Banknotes in the World

The Largest Value Banknotes in the World

If you appreciate the value of holding cash, the idea of carrying around a brick of currency worth a few hundred bucks is frustrating.  So, in this article we’ve compiled a list of the largest banknotes in circulation. It’s interesting reading because we have...

The 14 Easiest and Cheapest Second Residencies in the EU

The 14 Easiest and Cheapest Second Residencies in the EU

Last Updated July 28, 2020 Dateline: Cancun, Mexico I recently met up with my friend Tim. He is originally from the UK but had just completed his Ph.D. in the Netherlands. While there, he met his girlfriend of two years who is originally from Taiwan. On her residency...

17 Countries with the Highest Tax Rates in The World in 2024

17 Countries with the Highest Tax Rates in The World in 2024

We just keep talking and writing and shouting about taxation here at Nomad Capitalist, the same way Europeans and Americans deliberate over football. Yes, I’m aware that they are not talking about the same thing, despite bearing the same name, but you could say the...

12 Countries with The Lowest Taxes in Europe: 2024 Tax Guide

12 Countries with The Lowest Taxes in Europe: 2024 Tax Guide

Ever dreamed of living in Europe? Many of us have. Europe’s stereotypically high tax rates have turned many successful entrepreneurs and investors away from the idea in search of zero-tax countries in the Caribbean, Middle East, or the Pacific Ocean. The good news is...

30 e Visa Countries to Visit: The 2024 Ultimate Guide

30 e Visa Countries to Visit: The 2024 Ultimate Guide

Dateline: Wroclaw, Poland It’s been a few years now since I wrote one of our most popular articles on which countries offer dual citizenship. Since then, we’ve updated the article and added new countries. However, one thing remains the same: even with dual citizenship...

The 5 Best Countries for Judicial Independence and Rule of Law

The 5 Best Countries for Judicial Independence and Rule of Law

Compiled from the World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index, this list ranks the top five countries with the highest adherence to the rule of law from the perspective of its citizens or residents. 113 countries and their jurisdictions are considered when compiling...

How Not to Pay Taxes: Four Legal Ways to Not Pay US Income Tax

How Not to Pay Taxes: Four Legal Ways to Not Pay US Income Tax

Dateline: Kotor, Montenegro Today we’re just going to jump right in. You’ve come for my best advice, and that’s what you’re going to get. US citizens run in circles to get tax breaks. These include all sorts of tax credits, from the child tax credit to the earned...

The five richest countries in the world

The five richest countries in the world

Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia When defining the world’s richest countries, people tend to look at the strength of the respective economies in terms of Gross Domestic Product, or GDP. However, most economists nowadays take into account the purchasing power parity (PPP) of...

Pay Zero Income Tax With Non-Habitual Residence in Portugal

Pay Zero Income Tax With Non-Habitual Residence in Portugal

Update February 2023: Portugal has announced it is canceling its Golden Visa program. For information on alternative Golden Visa programs or advice on obtaining residency in Europe contact our team.  Dateline: Valencia, Spain I don't spend much of my time in...

Get Second Residence and Pay No Tax in 25 Tax-Free Countries

Get Second Residence and Pay No Tax in 25 Tax-Free Countries

Last Updated February 3, 2022 Dateline: Singapore Having a second citizenship is an important part of international diversification, but having a backup passport alone does not end your tax obligations if that is your goal. US citizens can have as many passports as...

Countries With No Property Taxes Where You REALLY Own Your Home

Countries With No Property Taxes Where You REALLY Own Your Home

Here at Nomad Capitalist, we frequently discuss the idea that governments thrive on taxing the ‘evil rich.’ Such conversations inevitably raise the question of whether a financial utopia actually exists where there are no property taxes. High-net-worth...

10 Countries with the Safest Offshore Banks

10 Countries with the Safest Offshore Banks

Updated May 13, 2021 Dateline: Mexico City, Mexico If you’re new to the world of offshore banking, you may be concerned about bank safety. After all, some may still believe that their money will simply vanish if they move it overseas.  You may not know that...

Which Countries Allow Dual Citizenship in 2024?

Which Countries Allow Dual Citizenship in 2024?

Dateline: Wroclaw, Poland Obtaining a second citizenship is an important step in internationalizing your life so that no one country can control your freedom or your wealth. And here at Nomad Capitalist, we help people like you do just that. But having a second...

9 Expat-Friendly Countries with No Capital Gains Taxes

9 Expat-Friendly Countries with No Capital Gains Taxes

Here at Nomad Capitalist, we are about going where you are treated best, which includes legally finding ways to avoid paying taxes. We travel the world looking for places that roll out the welcome mat for foreign investment, making it easy to grow your wealth,...

How to Get South Korean Residence and Citizenship

How to Get South Korean Residence and Citizenship

Last Updated: April 26th, 2022 Dateline: Seoul, South Korea Which is the best Asian citizenship in the world?  While we don’t talk about South Korea a lot, South Korean citizenship is one you may want to consider. South Korea, while a bit of a mystery to...

Why Non-Extradition Countries Won’t Save You

Why Non-Extradition Countries Won’t Save You

Before making an offshore decision, it's crucial to understand the complexities of international law, including extradition. No matter where you go, the long arm of the law can always outrun, or at least out reach you. Let's separate the fact from the fiction and...

Zero-Tax Countries: Where to Move to in 2024

Zero-Tax Countries: Where to Move to in 2024

Whether you’re a digital nomad, a crypto investor, a successful entrepreneur or just plain old wealthy, there are plenty of reasons to reach for your suitcase in 2024.  While it’s true that travel broadens the mind, it’s no less accurate that being prepared to...

Best 6 EU-Based Digital Nomad Visas for 2024

Best 6 EU-Based Digital Nomad Visas for 2024

Trying to type out an important email with sunlight glaring against your laptop screen or with sand clogging up your keyboard isn’t easy. So, when the idea of being a digital nomad and living the digital nomad lifestyle began to emerge as a kind of blend between work...

Benefits of Offshore Gold Storage

Benefits of Offshore Gold Storage

So if you have been keeping up with the latest economic news and read our latest articles on gold, including the Ultimate Guide to Gold Coins and 10 Tips for Buying Gold in 2023, you are now no doubt well-informed on the benefits of investing in precious metals. ...

Best Countries for Offshore Companies in 2024: The Ultimate Guide

Best Countries for Offshore Companies in 2024: The Ultimate Guide

This article discusses the best countries for offshore companies, what you should look for in an offshore jurisdiction, and the benefits of offshore company formation. "But is it legal?" - that's the question we often hear from investors and entrepreneurs regarding...

Setting Up a Company in the UAE: The Ultimate Guide 2024

Setting Up a Company in the UAE: The Ultimate Guide 2024

How could setting up a company in the United Arab Emirates work for you? Going offshore is a way to reclaim financial freedom, and starting a business in top-tier Dubai is the smartest of moves. Our comprehensive overview covers everything about a UAE...

Establishing a Singapore Tax Residence: The Ultimate Guide

Establishing a Singapore Tax Residence: The Ultimate Guide

Singapore is a small island nation just south of the Malay peninsula. It’s a place of eternal spring, without snow or cold weather, thanks to its place at the equator. It comprises 64 islands, with Pulau Ujong being the largest. Singapore has a lot to offer foreign...

Starting a Business in Madeira: The Ultimate Guide

Starting a Business in Madeira: The Ultimate Guide

Starting a business in Madeira may not be the first choice of many entrepreneurs though some of the incentives might make you pause for thought. As the Portuguese jurisdiction jostles for investment in an already crowded market, it offers low corporate tax rates and...

Why Set Up a Panamanian Trust: The Ultimate Guide 2024

Why Set Up a Panamanian Trust: The Ultimate Guide 2024

In this article, we will take a closer look at Panama, the benefits of setting up a Panamanian Trust, and what requirements you must meet. If going offshore is the direction you want to take, Panama remains a fascinating destination. Our nuts and bolts guide shows you...

Starting a Business in Macedonia: The Ultimate Guide

Starting a Business in Macedonia: The Ultimate Guide

This article looks at company formation in North Macedonia, the business environment in the country, the types of companies you can form, the one type we recommend to clients, the process involved as well as the benefits you receive. North Macedonia is a low-tax...

Banking in Mauritius: The Ultimate Guide

Banking in Mauritius: The Ultimate Guide

In this article on banking in Mauritius we look at some of the benefits of opening a bank account in Mauritius, how to set up an account and what documentation you need to bring. We'll also look at some of the banks available in the country and what's on offer and see...

How to Get Mauritius Residence: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get Mauritius Residence: The Ultimate Guide

In this article, we look at Mauritius Residence, the different types of permits available to foreign nationals, and the steps involved in obtaining a permanent residence permit in Mauritius. Mauritius offers a special hybrid residence and work permit known as an...

How to Set Up a Luxembourg Trust in 2024: The Ultimate Guide

How to Set Up a Luxembourg Trust in 2024: The Ultimate Guide

This ultimate guide will discuss how to set up a Luxembourg trust. We'll also take an in-depth look into the benefits of a Luxembourg trust. A Luxembourg trust is an excellent asset protection tool for individuals who don't trust or want to associate themselves with...

How to Start an Offshore Company in Ireland

How to Start an Offshore Company in Ireland

This article discusses what's involved in setting up an offshore company in Ireland, why Ireland's such a popular jurisdiction for company formation and how to take advantage of the country's favorable tax laws and skilled, English-speaking workforce. Using offshore...

Lower Your Taxes by Moving to Costa Rica: The Ultimate Guide

Lower Your Taxes by Moving to Costa Rica: The Ultimate Guide

What comes to your mind when you think of Costa Rica? Beautiful images of volcanoes, rainforests, and suspending bridges, or perhaps you know the country for entirely different reasons, like its friendly tax policies or private lifestyle options. Maybe you want to...

How to Set Up a Company in Bulgaria: The Ultimate Guide

How to Set Up a Company in Bulgaria: The Ultimate Guide

This article will explore the step-by-step process of setting up a company in Bulgaria, showing how this stunning Balkan country can revolutionize your financial and personal growth. By the end of this article, you'll understand the requirements, processes, and...

Bahamas Trust: Benefits, Types, and How to Set One Up

Bahamas Trust: Benefits, Types, and How to Set One Up

What comes to mind when you think of the Bahamas? Beautiful beaches and clear waters? Undoubtedly, the Bahamas has some of the world's most scenic locations, but the country has established its supremacy worldwide in one other industry - financial services. The...

How to Set Up a Company in Barbados: The Ultimate Guide 2024

How to Set Up a Company in Barbados: The Ultimate Guide 2024

Is it your dream to set up a company in Barbados in 2023? Going offshore is a great tactic that allows you to choose your tax rate and maximize tax savings. Establishing a legal entity in Barbados gives you excellent tax relief. The island's business climate is...

Why You Should Start a Business in Montenegro

Why You Should Start a Business in Montenegro

This article discusses why you should start a business in Montenegro, its benefits and requirements, and which Montenegrin business structures are most popular with foreigners. Montenegro is one of the most underrated countries in Eastern Europe. It has everything...

Starting a Business in the Cook Islands: The Ultimate Guide 2024

Starting a Business in the Cook Islands: The Ultimate Guide 2024

Would you like to start a business in the Cook Islands? Going offshore is one of the best asset protection tools at your disposal. Our in-depth guide gives you the lowdown on starting an offshore company in the Cook Islands. By establishing a Cook Islands limited...

How to Set Up an Offshore Company in Andorra

How to Set Up an Offshore Company in Andorra

There are many compelling reasons why you might want to set up a company in Andorra. If you're looking for a European base with an investor-friendly tax system, you may already have a list of potential locations in mind. With corporate and personal income tax rates of...

How to Set Up an Offshore Trust in St. Kitts and Nevis

How to Set Up an Offshore Trust in St. Kitts and Nevis

In this article, we discuss how to set up a Nevis offshore trust, how these structures operate, and what benefits they provide. While establishing a Nevis international trust might not be the ideal solution for everyone, if you are looking for an offshore asset...

How to Set Up a Company in Cyprus: The Ultimate Guide

How to Set Up a Company in Cyprus: The Ultimate Guide

We know you have so many questions about starting a company in Cyprus. They, no doubt, range from the basic: Can a foreigner open a company in Cyprus? This ultimate guide will provide all the answers about tax planning purposes and so much more. Our responses may give...

Banking in Dominica: The Ultimate Guide

Banking in Dominica: The Ultimate Guide

Lush mountains, a verdant rainforest populated by hummingbirds and parrots, and white sand beaches, Dominica ticks all the boxes when it comes to picturing an offshore banking hotspot. Out of all the 25 Caribbean countries, Dominica is an island that has shown sizable...

El Salvador-China Relations: Free Trade in a Falling Economy

El Salvador-China Relations: Free Trade in a Falling Economy

El Salvador is a small and, by most means, the unremarkable country in Central America. It's not a popular retirement destination like Costa Rica neither is it economically successful like Panama. Most people know the Republic of El Salvador for one thing - crypto...

How to Open a Gibraltar Offshore Company

How to Open a Gibraltar Offshore Company

Opening an offshore company is a great tool that should be part of every wealthy person's repertoire. And if you're a six- or seven-figure entrepreneur, the amount you can save from offshoring your business is likely in the millions. If it's your first time hearing...

Five Places For Affordable Caribbean Living

Five Places For Affordable Caribbean Living

Who wouldn't want to live by the beach, enjoying the sound of the waves crashing against the shores? Living in the Caribbean is alluring for pretty much everyone. Even if you're a city dweller at heart, there comes a time in every person's life when they want to...

The Best Countries to Retire In The World

The Best Countries to Retire In The World

Choosing any second residence or the best country to retire in can be very daunting.  You can choose from thousands of locations as your next home, but where do you start? Here we have made it a little easier and give your our choices for the best...

How to Replace Medicare When Moving Overseas

How to Replace Medicare When Moving Overseas

One of the most common questions Americans ask when moving is how to replace Medicare abroad? In recent years, there has been an exponential increase in the number of entrepreneurs and investors moving abroad. This is partially due to business and investment...

How to Achieve Overseas Connection – A Talk with Doug Casey

How to Achieve Overseas Connection – A Talk with Doug Casey

For most businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs, achieving more overseas connections is something they should be doing. That’s a no-brainer. During the most recent Nomad Capitalist Live, we had the privilege of having the original “international man,” Doug Casey, speak...

Three Entrepreneurial Steps Paving Your Offshore Success

Three Entrepreneurial Steps Paving Your Offshore Success

What kind of entrepreneurial steps do you need to take to ensure that your business will flourish even though you’re going offshore? Here at Nomad Capitalist, we always talk about the benefits of growing your business even from scratch. Either you’re legally reducing...

Moving Overseas | The Best Destinations for the Super Rich

Moving Overseas | The Best Destinations for the Super Rich

In the last few decades, there have been constant talks about moving overseas. However, this isn’t something that has always come to fruition. Even for the super rich, some have opted to remain in their birth countries. Though, there may have been countless countries...

Three Money Lessons to Consider When Going Offshore

Three Money Lessons to Consider When Going Offshore

Money lessons are important to learn, especially if you’re a new investor or entrepreneur. It’s something that most people need to learn at some point in their lives. For us, the lifestyle that Nomad Capitalist brought was all about how to get more, how to be more,...

Places to Live With $1,000 per Month

Places to Live With $1,000 per Month

Dateline: Bogota, Columbia I recently gave some thought to the question: What would I do if I had to start over with nothing and only had $1,000 per month to live on as a nomad capitalist — where would I live and why? I like to think about this every once in a while...

Are Offshore Banks Safe and Secure?

Are Offshore Banks Safe and Secure?

Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Are offshore banks safe? In short - generally, yes. Though this blanket statement would do little to relax you. I could also tell you that during the Great Recession, US Banks were merely the 40th safest in the world and they haven’t...

Why I Hate Risk and How I Avoid It

Why I Hate Risk and How I Avoid It

Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia I hate risk. This statement might seem strange coming from me.  People think I’m a traveling daredevil who has never had a ‘real’ job, who invests in dangerous markets and who is so flippant about what I already have that I...

How to Internationalize Your Life Amid Pandemic Panic

How to Internationalize Your Life Amid Pandemic Panic

Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The world has been gripped by fear over the coronavirus, which has come out of nowhere to become the largest news story of 2020. So far, some 90,000 people have been diagnosed with the virus, and about 4% of those people have died....

Bank Offshore in the Cook Islands with CSB Bank

Bank Offshore in the Cook Islands with CSB Bank

Guest Contributor: Gerard Field is the CEO of Capital Security Bank and has lived in the Cook Islands for the past two years. He is also a Director of the Financial Services Development Authority, a Cook Islands government organization tasked with promoting the island...

Offshore Trusts: The Ultimate Guide

Offshore Trusts: The Ultimate Guide

Dateline: Bogota, Colombia A friend of mine received a postcard in the mail the other day. It didn’t come with a beautiful picture of the beach or a panoramic view of a bustling city skyline. No, much to their disappointment, this postcard was covered from front to...

Why I Hate Easy Taxes, Passports, and Banking

Why I Hate Easy Taxes, Passports, and Banking

Dateline: Mexico City, Mexico Easy is a word that is used . . . well, too easily. From time to time I talk about how something I did was easy. For instance, I’ve talked before about how easy it is to open a bank account in Georgia. But I’ll be the first to admit that...

Form 8858: US Taxes on Foreign Disregarded Entities

Form 8858: US Taxes on Foreign Disregarded Entities

As an expat or U.S. taxpayer who owns a foreign business or an interest in a foreign business (corporation, partnership or LLC), there are a number of forms that you must complete and file with your standard 1040F income tax return. These forms are typical...

Form 8865: Tax Returns for Foreign Partnerships

Form 8865: Tax Returns for Foreign Partnerships

As readers of this site know, the United States taxes its citizens (including expats who live and work abroad) and legal permanent residents (LPRs) on their worldwide income. No matter where in the world your income is derived, the US government wants its piece, and...

Form 3520: US Taxes on Gifts and Inheritances

Form 3520: US Taxes on Gifts and Inheritances

You’ve probably heard the expression that the only two things certain in life are Death and Taxes. The United States’ Internal Revenue Service (the IRS) works very hard at making the second item in that short list true, especially for expats and US foreign...

FinCEN 114: Everything You Need to Know

FinCEN 114: Everything You Need to Know

If you are a citizen (resident or non-resident) of the United States, green card holder, or resident alien who has a financial interest in or signature authority over a foreign financial account or accounts whose combined value is $10,000 or more in any calendar year,...

Will the FATCA Filing Requirement Ever Be Repealed?

Will the FATCA Filing Requirement Ever Be Repealed?

Dateline: Tivat, Montenegro In recent years, I've worked with a number of people who have already renounced, want to renounce, or plan to renounce their US citizenship - particularly since I did so myself. What's interesting about former US citizens is that very few...

CFC Rules: Taxes on Controlled Foreign Corporations

CFC Rules: Taxes on Controlled Foreign Corporations

Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia In the world of business, we're taught to keep things as simple as possible, so we often think of concepts in the simplest possible terms. So, when we think of offshore companies, the first thought that might pop into our heads is "tax...

A List of the Best Offshore Private Vaults

A List of the Best Offshore Private Vaults

Dateline: Singapore I've been fascinated with the concept of offshore private vaults and safe deposit boxes for years. Basically, a private vault is an alternative to a bank-safe deposit box. Some vaults are ultra-high-security refuges fit for James Bond, while others...

1% Tax Rate in Europe: How to Start a Business in Romania

1% Tax Rate in Europe: How to Start a Business in Romania

Last Updated August 2, 2021Dateline: Bucharest, Romania I can still remember the “Aha!” moment I had on my first visit to Bucharest years ago. I was sitting with a young woman at a cafe discussing her role in managing a digital marketing agency. She was confident,...

US FEIE: How the Bona Fide Residence Test Works

US FEIE: How the Bona Fide Residence Test Works

Last Updated August 14, 2020 Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia If you're a US citizen looking to legally reduce your tax burden, chances are you've considered pursuing the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. Since the US uses a system of citizenship-based taxation, US...

11 Reasons to Use an Offshore Company for Business

11 Reasons to Use an Offshore Company for Business

Despite what the media would have you believe, numerous legal and legitimate reasons exist to use an offshore company. In the past, those who dealt in offshore circles used fake names and fake stock photos as they sought to represent the arguments for the true value...

Mauritius Offshore Companies for Tax Reduction: An Introduction

Mauritius Offshore Companies for Tax Reduction: An Introduction

Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia ''Heaven was copied after Mauritius.''Mark Twain One of the most satisfying realizations I have made over the years living, doing business, and investing abroad is that the freedom and financial success I have achieved is part of a mutually...

Where to incorporate your Amazon FBA business to reduce taxes

Where to incorporate your Amazon FBA business to reduce taxes

Dateline: Kotor, Montenegro Lots of entrepreneurs with fast-growing e-commerce businesses want to know “Where do Amazon FBA sellers and Shopify store owners set up their corporation to do business?” Generally, this differs from person to person. For one thing, it...

When you should incorporate your new business

When you should incorporate your new business

Dateline: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Due to money issues, many people like to run their business with themselves as the sole proprietor for as long as they can. They bootstrap their company because they do not have a lot of money and are trying to avoid the financial costs...

How to Open Offshore Accounts and Start Banking Remotely

How to Open Offshore Accounts and Start Banking Remotely

Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia I know that a lot of people are using Google to search for the best way to open offshore accounts and are looking for information about how to do all their offshore banking without having to leave the comfort of their couch. I actually think...

A New World Requires New Tools and Services

A New World Requires New Tools and Services

Dateline: Oslo, Norway + Budapest, Hungary I’m starting this article at the airport in Oslo, Norway. I’ll finish and send it from a hotel room in Budapest, Hungary. Thirty years ago, based on that information, you might have guessed I was an executive with a big oil...

The coming offshore tax haven blacklist

The coming offshore tax haven blacklist

Dateline: Valencia, Spain Shortly following the release of the Panama Papers, I saw an article discussing the response of many leaders in the EU to the historic data leak. The finance ministers in Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain declared their intent to...

7 Reasons to Set Up an Offshore Company in Tbilisi, Georgia

7 Reasons to Set Up an Offshore Company in Tbilisi, Georgia

Guest Contributor: Jon Erikson is a writer based in Tbilisi, Georgia. His experience consists of consulting for clients in the public and private sectors. Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia If you visit this site regularly, you know that we can’t find enough good things to...

Will Hillary or Trump repeal FATCA… or make it worse?

Will Hillary or Trump repeal FATCA… or make it worse?

Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia I’m not a fan of the idea of Donald Trump becoming president; and it’s not often you will hear me defend anything he says, but today I am going to do just that. You see, President Obama recently commented on Trump’s plan to build a wall...

The end of offshore tax havens?

The end of offshore tax havens?

Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump have more in common than you would expect. For one, the success of both candidates thus far is largely fueled by the widespread discontent of the American people with the establishment. Both are what you could...

The Panama Papers: What the news media won’t tell you

The Panama Papers: What the news media won’t tell you

Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia I don't often comment on news stories, and even more rarely so quickly, precisely because I'm not a news reporter. I study long-term trends, whereas the news comes and goes with every 24-hour news cycle. One of those trends is that the world...

Why international companies are moving to Hong Kong

Why international companies are moving to Hong Kong

There are several reasons why companies are moving to Hong Kong. Hong Kong is a great place to go for anyone looking to start a business offshore. The list of successful Hong Kong companies is endless, with some of the most prominent ones being: Apple, Amazon,...

How to Move Money Offshore: 5 Ways to Fund an Offshore Account

How to Move Money Offshore: 5 Ways to Fund an Offshore Account

Last updated February 20, 2021 Dateline: Singapore Having an offshore bank account — or two… or three — is an important step in planting flags around the world. As we often discuss, the actual opening of an account is relatively easy, and you don’t need a lot of...

Do you qualify to go offshore?

Do you qualify to go offshore?

Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia I just wrapped up a highly successful weekend Mastermind event for our Nomad Society Members here in Kuala Lumpur, and not only did those attending learn a lot of new ideas, but I did as well. What surprised many who attended was just...

6 Offshore Jurisdictions for Companies to Avoid in 2021

6 Offshore Jurisdictions for Companies to Avoid in 2021

Dateline: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Too many folks who are going offshore for the first time make one big mistake that ends up costing them a lot of problems, money, and even legal issues.  The mistake? Setting up an offshore company, opening a bank account, and...

Malta’s Permanent Residence Program: The Ultimate Guide

Malta’s Permanent Residence Program: The Ultimate Guide

Arriving in Malta at the break of dawn, the first glimpse of the island emerges from the quiet Mediterranean, a silhouette against the early morning light.  As the ferry approaches the Grand Harbour, it’s impossible to avoid the blend of ancient fortifications...

How to Pay Zero or Low Taxes in Malaysia (Territorial Tax)

How to Pay Zero or Low Taxes in Malaysia (Territorial Tax)

Malaysia is beautiful, but don't just take our word for it. It's been officially recognised as the 13th most popular country to move to by Comparethemarket Australia. It's one of Nomad Capitalist founder Andrew Henderson's favourite spots; he owns property there,...

How to Pay Zero or Low Taxes in Costa Rica (Territorial Tax)

How to Pay Zero or Low Taxes in Costa Rica (Territorial Tax)

Costa Rica offers a stable political climate, a strong expat community, and good infrastructure. You couldn't find a better place to slow down, spend lots of time outside, buy or rent an affordable property, and live closer to nature.  We have yet to get to the...

How to Pay Zero or Low Taxes in Panama (Territorial Tax)

How to Pay Zero or Low Taxes in Panama (Territorial Tax)

You've probably heard lots of rumors, half-truths, and downright falsehoods about how paying zero tax in Panama is possible.  It's not surprising, given Panama's reputation over the years as a tax haven, a place to hide your money, and one that throws...

How to Pay Zero or Low Taxes in Ecuador

How to Pay Zero or Low Taxes in Ecuador

Latin America is one of the most accessible regions in the world to get residence and, in many cases, second citizenship.  There are numerous options in Spanish-speaking countries where you can easily go and take a small income and get set up with a second...

How to Pay Zero or Low Taxes in Chile (Five-Year Exemption)

How to Pay Zero or Low Taxes in Chile (Five-Year Exemption)

Chile is a country that offers a lot. Apart from stunning geography, fantastic art, and famous wines, it's a relatively tax-friendly country.  For seven-and eight-figure entrepreneurs and investors who have wealth and want to protect and grow it, Chile is of...

How to Pay Zero or Low Taxes in Uruguay (Ten-Year Exemption)

How to Pay Zero or Low Taxes in Uruguay (Ten-Year Exemption)

Uruguay is well worth considering for those who want an affordable, relaxed lifestyle in a low-tax environment within the Americas.  Uruguay is a  politically stable country with strong democratic governance and a well-developed financial sector. These...

How to Live in Georgia (the country) and Pay Zero or 1% Tax

How to Live in Georgia (the country) and Pay Zero or 1% Tax

Georgia's attractive visa policy, low tax rates, and high quality of life make it an excellent option to live, work, and invest in.  This article explores the tax and lifestyle benefits for high-net-worth individuals looking to live in Georgia and pay little or...

Why Portugal’s NHR Tax Incentive is Going Away 

Why Portugal’s NHR Tax Incentive is Going Away 

For years, Portugal has offered one of Europe's most popular tax incentives called the NHR program for non-habitual residents.  While Portugal's NHR program may end, the window is still open for you to act now. There are still opportunities to move to Portugal,...

How To Get Dual Citizenship In Ireland

How To Get Dual Citizenship In Ireland

This article covers all aspects of how to get dual citizenship in Ireland. We will first look at the benefits of Irish dual citizenship, including one additional advantage that an Irish passport has over all other EU countries. Keep reading for an in-depth look at all...

Is Puerto Rico A Tax Haven?

Is Puerto Rico A Tax Haven?

This article looks into the various tax breaks that Puerto Rico offers to investors and examines the question of whether or not the territory technically classifies as a tax haven. Increasingly, the number of Puerto Rico residents includes wealthy investors drawn to...

Are Puerto Ricans US Citizens?

Are Puerto Ricans US Citizens?

We start with an overview of the country, including its history, its relationship with the United States and its impact on the Puerto Rican people. We also look at the economy of Puerto Rico, the challenges it faces, the tax benefits it offers to U.S. citizens and why...

Top 10 Best Countries for Homeschooling

Top 10 Best Countries for Homeschooling

This article will talk about some of the best countries for homeschooling. True, it isn't a topic we usually discuss here at Nomad Capitalist. However, lifestyle design is - after all going where you're treated best means getting the best for your family too. Getting...

10 of the Safest Countries in Africa for Nomads

10 of the Safest Countries in Africa for Nomads

In this article, we'll focus on the African continent, exploring ten of the safest countries on this diverse landmass. Recognizing the significant value for nomads seeking novel travel and investment opportunities, we've put together this list based on the Global...

The 9 Best Places to Live in Portugal

The 9 Best Places to Live in Portugal

Where are the best places to live in Portugal? It's helpful to know as a second residence in this EU n country or one of its island territories offers many interesting investment opportunities and tax incentives. This article reveals the nine best places to live in...

The 11 Most Densely Populated Countries in the World

The 11 Most Densely Populated Countries in the World

Where in the world are the countries with the highest population density? Going offshore in a densely populated country means access to large consumer markets and competitive real estate markets with high ROI potential.  If your home country keeps putting up...

How Much Do Doctors Make Around the World?

How Much Do Doctors Make Around the World?

Healthcare professionals are among the hardest-working people in our communities, and during the pandemic years were pushed to their limit.  Many doctors feel that their salaries and working conditions remain seriously lacking. Is that you?  According to an...

Most Powerful Country In The World

Most Powerful Country In The World

From the tiniest microbes to the largest predators, life is an endless power struggle. So why should our species be any different? Human history is the story of factions competing for power and prestige by asserting their financial, cultural and military influence....

Best Countries to Live In

Best Countries to Live In

With 195 nations to choose from, figuring out what the best countries to live in is a challenge, to say the least. Below is our breakdown of the best countries to live in. Are you looking for a better quality of life? Why are people happier in one country over...

What is Citizenship? 

What is Citizenship? 

Citizenship refers to the legal status or bond between an individual and the country/government, where the person owes allegiance to the state and is entitled to certain legal rights and protections.  It also comes with certain legal rights, freedoms, duties,...

Does US Allow Dual Citizenship?

Does US Allow Dual Citizenship?

Can an American citizen get dual citizenship? The simple answer is yes, but the how is what makes all the difference. Keep reading about what it means to have dual citizenship, the benefits, and how to get one. The Nomad Capitalist team has helped our high-net-worth...

How to Get EU Citizenship as an American: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get EU Citizenship as an American: The Ultimate Guide

This article discusses how to get EU citizenship as an American, the benefits of an EU passport for a US citizen, and why is it necessary to get your European citizenship today. Investors and entrepreneurs worldwide have always valued EU countries for their excellent...

Canadian Startup Visa Program in 2024: The Ultimate Guide

Canadian Startup Visa Program in 2024: The Ultimate Guide

This article discusses the Canadian Startup visa, its eligibility requirements, the application process, and benefits. Innovative entrepreneurs, investors, or venture capitalists may have an improved chance of getting Canadian residency since the country is very open...

How to Get Portuguese Citizenship: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get Portuguese Citizenship: The Ultimate Guide

This article will discuss how to get Portuguese citizenship, several ways to become a Portuguese citizen, its benefits, and the application process. Famous for its beautiful coastline, exquisite cuisine, delicious wine, and historical towns, Portugal is one of the...

How to Get the Portugal D7 Visa in 2024: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get the Portugal D7 Visa in 2024: The Ultimate Guide

This article will discuss how to get the Portugal D7 visa, its eligibility requirements, timeline, and benefits. Portugal's D7 visa is an excellent residency route for investors, entrepreneurs, and retirees looking to acquire Portuguese citizenship a few years down...

Is Malta a Tax Haven? Everything You Need to Know in 2024

Is Malta a Tax Haven? Everything You Need to Know in 2024

This article discusses if Malta is a tax haven and what characteristics a jurisdiction must possess to be termed a tax haven. We will also briefly discuss Malta's tax system and how investors and entrepreneurs can move to Malta to reduce their taxes. Malta is an EU...

Visa-Free Countries for US Citizens in 2024

Visa-Free Countries for US Citizens in 2024

Once considered the most powerful travel document in the world, the US passport has lost its past appeal compared to other passports from around the world.  Now the US has become all about government regulations, taxes, and of course, a growing distaste for the...

The Cheapest Places to Live in the World: The Ultimate Guide

The Cheapest Places to Live in the World: The Ultimate Guide

Is the low cost of living the ultimate factor in choosing an overseas travel or second home destination?  That depends. If you’re an investor or entrepreneur visiting a country for a week or less, the low cost of living may not be that high on your list of...

Is a US Passport Really the Best? 

Is a US Passport Really the Best? 

Most Americans believe their nation has the best of everything. But did you know that the US passport ranks relatively low compared to other countries?  If you’re from the US, you probably think your passport ranks 1st, or at least close to 1st. However, if you...

Residency vs Citizenship: What’s the Difference? 

Residency vs Citizenship: What’s the Difference? 

What's the difference between a visa, residence permit, and citizenship? Don't worry, you are not the first to be confused by the nuances of residence and citizenship in different countries.  Here we will clarify the terminology, exactly what residence and...

St Lucia Passport in 2024: The Ultimate Guide

St Lucia Passport in 2024: The Ultimate Guide

This article asks the question, "how strong is the St Lucia Passport in 2024?" and discusses whether it's a good addition to your passport portfolio. If you're unfamiliar with the RCBI world, you may be surprised why a small Caribbean country is so popular among...

Best Countries For Digital Nomads In 2024: The Ultimate Guide

Best Countries For Digital Nomads In 2024: The Ultimate Guide

In this article, we'll discuss the best countries for digital nomads, what makes a country digital nomad friendly, and how you can integrate the Nomad Capitalist lifestyle with digital nomadism. The pandemic changed the world. One aspect that completely transformed...

Best Cities For Digital Nomads In 2024: The Ultimate Guide

Best Cities For Digital Nomads In 2024: The Ultimate Guide

This ultimate guide will discuss the best cities for digital nomads, why they're considered the best, and how a digital nomad can go one step further and be a Nomad Capitalist. The digital nomad movement picked up pace during the pandemic, with many countries rolling...

What is EU Citizenship And How To Get it

What is EU Citizenship And How To Get it

This article will answer all your questions on how to get EU citizenship, the different methods involved plus the rights and benefits all EU citizens receive. We start by taking a look at what EU citizenship is and the advantages it offers, alongside the added...

Should You Invest in a Golden Visa? Pros and Cons 2024

Should You Invest in a Golden Visa? Pros and Cons 2024

The pandemic of 2020 significantly altered the political landscape for many living in the U.S.  Ever since this time, Americans have sought ways to leave the country if the need should arise. Obtaining a "golden visa" is one of the most popular methods for...

How to Get Residency in Poland: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get Residency in Poland: The Ultimate Guide

This article looks at ways to gain residency in Poland. We take an in-depth look into Polish residence permits, how to acquire them, and the overall procedure. We'll also discuss the benefits of establishing Polish residency and some things to remember before adopting...

Second Passport in Chaotic Times

Second Passport in Chaotic Times

The pandemic of 2020 shifted the political, social, and economic landscape of the United States. As the country changed rapidly, many U.S. citizens realized that their freedoms, security, and financial standing were not guaranteed. As a result of this paradigm shift,...

Can Dual Citizenship Benefit Your Children?

Can Dual Citizenship Benefit Your Children?

The benefits of dual citizenship include tax benefits, access to new revenue sources, plus the ability to invest in foreign real estate markets. However, there’s one extra benefit many people aren't fully aware of: dual citizenship for their children.  As our...

What is the Cleanest Country in the World?

What is the Cleanest Country in the World?

As a Nomad Capitalist, you can choose your home base from any country worldwide that suits your lifestyle and preferences. However, with 195 countries in the world, how do you narrow down your options? One factor to consider is a country's cleanliness, as it...

Why Kongo Gumi Failed

Why Kongo Gumi Failed

Our founder, Andrew Henderson, is a big fan of Dave Ramsey's book EntreLeadership.  It is a guide to building and leading successful businesses based on simple entrepreneurial principles, one of which is the importance of having no debt.  In this article, we...

What It Means To Go Where You’re Treated Best

What It Means To Go Where You’re Treated Best

Going where you're treated better is not limited to investment opportunities, it also means gaining the freedom to travel and be who you want to be.  Leaving your country and stepping outside your comfort zone gives you a greater perspective and a deeper...

The Ultimate Guide to CBDCs

The Ultimate Guide to CBDCs

Central bank digital currencies have the potential to forever change the way we transact and use our money. A growing number of countries are investigating the concept of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). In our ultimate guide, we will take a look at what CBDCs...

Executive Order 14067 and the Future of CBDCs

Executive Order 14067 and the Future of CBDCs

Even after taking a beating in 2022, the total market cap of cryptocurrencies is currently around $1.18 trillion. Governments worldwide are in the process of investigating and creating regulations so that they can have control of digital currency and take it...

How to Get a US Green Card and Citizenship: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get a US Green Card and Citizenship: The Ultimate Guide

This article discusses how to get a US green card, with information on requirements, the necessary documents and the process involved. Although we're often known for railing against the frustrating constraints of the US tax system and its citizenship-based taxation...

How To Get Swiss Residence: The Ultimate Guide

How To Get Swiss Residence: The Ultimate Guide

In this ultimate guide on how to get Swiss residence, we'll go over everything from the requirements for a Swiss residence permit to the advantages of having Swiss permanent residency, plus the best ways to obtain Swiss citizenship. We've compiled this comprehensive...

How to Get Residence in Turks and Caicos Islands

How to Get Residence in Turks and Caicos Islands

Turks and Caicos Islands is a tranquil chain of islands in the Caribbean. The islands have some of the best opportunities for savings on annual taxes through a permanent residency program. This article will explain how to obtain residency on the island based upon your...

How to Get Turkish Residence: The Ultimate Guide 2024

How to Get Turkish Residence: The Ultimate Guide 2024

**Urgent** Update December 2024 Turkey rumoured to raise its minimum CBI (Citizenship by Investment) level from $400,000 to $600,000, effective start of 2024. In this article we discuss how to get Turkish residence, the types of resident permits available and the...

How to Get Residence in Thailand: The Ultimate Guide 2024

How to Get Residence in Thailand: The Ultimate Guide 2024

Thailand is a popular Asian travel destination for global investors, offering an abundance of opportunities for those seeking residency in this captivating country. This article is your ultimate guide to obtaining residence in Thailand in 2024. In this guide,...

Establishing Thai Tax Residence: The Ultimate Guide

Establishing Thai Tax Residence: The Ultimate Guide

This article looks at ways of establishing Thai tax residence and provides information on taxes in Thailand. Thailand is a Southeast Asian country on the Indochinese peninsula. The country is a popular travel destination, with a lot of diversity and cultural charm to...

Taxation of Non-Residents in Spain

Taxation of Non-Residents in Spain

In a perfect world, non-residents of any country would not incur any tax liability in that jurisdiction. In our imperfect world, being a non-resident in one country and a tax resident in another can be a winning strategy in reducing your taxable income. So how does...

Taxes for Non-Residents in South Africa: The Ultimate Guide 2024

Taxes for Non-Residents in South Africa: The Ultimate Guide 2024

South Africa is a residence‐based tax system. If tax reduction is an objective, you can reduce your tax liability as a non‐resident. Our comprehensive South African tax guide shows how non‐residency can affect your income tax obligations. You can use double taxation...

How to Get Serbian Residence: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get Serbian Residence: The Ultimate Guide

This article discusses how to get Serbian residence, with information on the different types of residence permits in Serbia available, the pros and cons of each plus details on how to apply. With breathtaking landscapes and stunning architecture, Serbia is the very...

How to Get Romanian Residence in 2024: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get Romanian Residence in 2024: The Ultimate Guide

Establishing residence in Romania gives you all the perks of an EU residence. Moreover, many Romanian residency options lead to citizenship, qualifying you for an excellent EU passport, business and investment opportunities, and exceptional travel freedom. Ready to...

How to Get Second Residence in Paraguay: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get Second Residence in Paraguay: The Ultimate Guide

Welcome to the ultimate guide on how to get a second residence in Paraguay. This comprehensive guide allows you to explore the finest travel and international investment opportunities in this South American country. In this guide, you'll discover the advantages of...

Woke Culture: Why Zuby Got Suspended on Twitter

Woke Culture: Why Zuby Got Suspended on Twitter

The British rapper has experienced firsthand the benefits and freedoms that come with being a global economic citizen, proving that where you are born is not necessarily the best place for you. Book your tickets now so you don't miss the last chance to experience...

What To Learn From DeSantis Vs. Disney

What To Learn From DeSantis Vs. Disney

It looks like the DeSantis Vs. Disney saga might well be finally drawing to a close. Disney has taken Ron DeSantis to court. The Florida governor and presidential hopeful can now look forward to fighting a two-front battle against Mickey Mouse and Donald Trump. So if...

Taxes for Non-Residents in New Zealand

Taxes for Non-Residents in New Zealand

Is tax applicable to non-residents in New Zealand? Unfortunately, yes. The increasing number of departures from New Zealand is largely down to individuals seeking freedom from one of the highest cases of government overreach. New Zealand's government's small thinking...

How to Get Montserrat Residency: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get Montserrat Residency: The Ultimate Guide

This article explains how to get Montserrat residency, the process, the requirements and paperwork involved and the benefits of getting a Montserrat residence permit. For those seeking a second residence, the tiny British overseas territory of Montserrat offers a...

How to Get Montenegro Residency: The Ultimate Guide 2024

How to Get Montenegro Residency: The Ultimate Guide 2024

This article looks at Montenegro residency, the different ways to obtain residency in Montenegro and some of the benefits it offers. Montenegro is a country we at Nomad Capitalist have been taking a keen interest in. It's affordable, has favorable taxes and a...

How to Get Mauritius Residence: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get Mauritius Residence: The Ultimate Guide

In this article, we look at Mauritius Residence, the different types of permits available to foreign nationals, and the steps involved in obtaining a permanent residence permit in Mauritius. Mauritius offers a special hybrid residence and work permit known as an...

How to Get Luxembourg Citizenship by Descent

How to Get Luxembourg Citizenship by Descent

Would you like to be at the heart of Europe? Do you have Luxembourg genealogy? Luxembourg Citizenship by descent (CBD) offers you the possibility to benefit from better freedom to travel, business opportunities, lower taxes, and a chance to become a resident in one of...

How to Get Japanese Citizenship by Descent

How to Get Japanese Citizenship by Descent

This article looks at how to get Japanese citizenship by descent. We start by looking at Japan as a whole, why it's different, and how the Japanese approach to immigration and naturalization differs from other countries. By understanding this first, and the mindset...

Indonesia Introduces 10-Year Visa Second Home Program

Indonesia Introduces 10-Year Visa Second Home Program

In this article, we discuss the new visa Indonesia officially launched in December of 2022. These new visas will be valid for at least 5 years and possibly up to 10 years with approval. It's expected that these new visas will draw more money to the nation by...

How to Get Hungarian Residence: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get Hungarian Residence: The Ultimate Guide

Hungary is an affordable EU country with a high standard of living and plenty of interesting investment opportunities. So should you consider the home of Harry Houdini in your escape plan? As with every country, Hungary has its benefits and its drawbacks so we wrote...

How to Get Honduras Citizenship in 2024: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get Honduras Citizenship in 2024: The Ultimate Guide

This article will discuss different ways to obtain Honduran citizenship. Central American passports can are popular second passport options providing additional travel freedom for individuals. A Central American passport also gives you an opportunity to diversify your...

How to Get Second Residence in Honduras

How to Get Second Residence in Honduras

This article discusses the topic of how to get a second residence in Honduras. We also look at the benefits of Honduran residence and the different programs available. Gaining a second residence can be beneficial in many ways and Latin America continues to prove...

How to Get German Residence: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get German Residence: The Ultimate Guide

Germany, the economic powerhouse of Europe, offers attractive opportunities for high net worth individuals that are looking for a world-class lifestyle and investment prospects. In this ultimate guide to German residence, we'll explore how you can enjoy the benefits...

Taxes in Germany for Non-Residents: The Ultimate Guide

Taxes in Germany for Non-Residents: The Ultimate Guide

This article looks at taxes in Germany for non-residents. We will look at how to become tax non-resident in Germany and what the benefits are. We also look at some of the broader implications of German tax, including how the country levies its exit tax. European tax...

How to Get Residence in Georgia: The Ultimate Guide 2024

How to Get Residence in Georgia: The Ultimate Guide 2024

This article looks at how to get residence in Georgia, the different methods of doing so and the process involved. We'll also discuss some of the benefits you gain from obtaining residence in Georgia. Georgia has long been a favorite of everybody at Nomad Capitalist;...

Tax in France for Non-Residents in 2023: The Ultimate Guide

Tax in France for Non-Residents in 2023: The Ultimate Guide

This article will discuss the tax in France for non-residents and the French tax system. We will also discuss tax-friendly jurisdictions where you can go to reduce your tax liabilities in France. France is renowned for many things. Unfortunately, this includes high...

How to Get Estonian Residence: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get Estonian Residence: The Ultimate Guide

Estonia is a strong candidate country for those seeking a European residence with a minimal physical presence requirement. This famously tech-savvy, business-friendly nation boasts favorable taxes and a strong start-up pedigree. In this article, we take an in-depth...

How to Get Czech Residence: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get Czech Residence: The Ultimate Guide

If you want to obtain a second residence in Europe, the Czech Republic is a great all-rounder country to consider. It's a safe and affordable low-tax EU country with a stable economy, rich culture, heady nightlife, and a high standard of living. In this article, we...

How to Get Curacao Residence by Investment

How to Get Curacao Residence by Investment

The island of Curaçao, located in the Dutch Caribbean, is known for its tranquil coves and coral reefs. Curaçao also offers a second residence program. This article discusses how to get a Curacao residence by investment, what is involved in the application process,...

How to Get Residence in Croatia: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get Residence in Croatia: The Ultimate Guide

Would you like to know what is required for Croatian residency? A residence permit for Croatia can open the door to Europe and help you go where you're treated best. Nomad Capitalist can help you secure Croatian residence and create a holistic strategy to help you...

How to Get Costa Rica Residence: The Ultimate Guide 2024

How to Get Costa Rica Residence: The Ultimate Guide 2024

This article discusses Costa Rica residence. You will learn how to become a temporary resident or obtain permanent residency with information on the different types of permits and how to apply. Costa Rica is one of the more popular destinations that we feature on this...

How to Obtain Bulgarian Residence: The Ultimate Guide 2024

How to Obtain Bulgarian Residence: The Ultimate Guide 2024

This article discusses how to obtain a Bulgarian residence permit, what the requirements are and the benefits you receive from meeting them. A second residence can change your life and a Bulgarian residence permit gives you better value for money and access to Europe....

How to Get Bolivian Residency: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get Bolivian Residency: The Ultimate Guide

This article will walk you through the critical steps involved in obtaining a Bolivian residency, as well as the associated costs and available visa options based on individual circumstances. Additionally, we will highlight the many advantages of Bolivia, from its...

How to Get Residency in Belize: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get Residency in Belize: The Ultimate Guide

We've put together this guide to assist you in obtaining residency in Belize. In this article, we’ll discuss the different residency programs the country offers and walk you through their requirements. Belize, a captivating country in Central America, is gaining...

How to Live in Georgia (the country) and Pay Zero or 1% Tax

How to Live in Georgia (the country) and Pay Zero or 1% Tax

Georgia's attractive visa policy, low tax rates, and high quality of life make it an excellent option to live, work, and invest in.  This article explores the tax and lifestyle benefits for high-net-worth individuals looking to live in Georgia and pay little or...

10 of the Least Corrupt Countries in Africa

10 of the Least Corrupt Countries in Africa

In this article, we'll navigate the complexities of corruption and present you with a fresh perspective on ten of the least corrupt countries in Africa. These African countries, known for their low corruption index scores as indicated by the Corruption Perception...

10 of the Least Corrupt Countries in the World

10 of the Least Corrupt Countries in the World

If you're interested in overseas investment, you want to first make sure the places you invest in are stable and trustworthy. So today, we'll talk about ten of the world's least corrupt countries. We've used data like the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) scores as...

12 of the Safest Countries in The World

12 of the Safest Countries in The World

In a world that can often seem uncertain it makes sense to have a Plan B. Since safety and security is a critical consideration, this article looks at the safest countries in the world. Our journey takes us through twelve nations recognized for their very low crime...

10 of the Safest Countries in Europe

10 of the Safest Countries in Europe

In this article, have a look at 10 of the safest countries in Europe, particularly notable for their low crime rates, high global peace index rankings, and stable political environments. As the world continues to evolve, discerning individuals are increasingly seeking...

10 of the Safest Countries in Latin America

10 of the Safest Countries in Latin America

In this article, we'll reveal the top 10 of the safest countries in Latin America and the opportunities the region brings. These countries have shown significant political stability, low violent crime rates, and are notable for their high rankings on the global peace...

10 of the Least Corrupt Countries in Asia

10 of the Least Corrupt Countries in Asia

In this article, we'll take a look into the 10 least corrupt countries in Asia, offering unique insights for travel enthusiasts and potential investors alike. As corruption perceptions have significant implications on economic stability, investment attractiveness, and...

10 of the Safest Countries in Asia for Nomads

10 of the Safest Countries in Asia for Nomads

In this article, we will embark on a journey across the Asia to uncover the safest countries for nomads. Ranging from bustling cities in East Asia to the rich cultural heritage of Southeast Asia, we present to you a comprehensive list based on Global Peace Index...

Top 8 Richest Countries in the World

Top 8 Richest Countries in the World

Interestingly, the 8 richest countries in the world are also some of the smallest countries, where residents enjoy an exceptionally high standard of living and plenty of business and investment opportunities.  These highly developed nations have made a huge...

Why Expats Need a Tax Residency Certificate

Why Expats Need a Tax Residency Certificate

So you have decided to go where you are treated best. You are leaving your high-tax country and looking forward to earning business income, capital gains, and dividends with zero or very low taxes. So now what? In this article, we will explain why expats need a tax...

What is the Cost of Living in Belize: The Ultimate Guide

What is the Cost of Living in Belize: The Ultimate Guide

This article discusses the cost of living in Belize and what should be your estimated monthly budget if you plan to move to Belize. Several countries in Central America, like Panama, Costa Rica, and Belize, are known for their affordable cost of living, natural...

What is the Cost of Living in Costa Rica: The Ultimate Guide

What is the Cost of Living in Costa Rica: The Ultimate Guide

This article discusses the cost of living in Costa Rica and what should be your estimated monthly budget if you plan to move to Costa Rica short term or indefinitely. We will also briefly discuss the benefits of moving to Costa Rica and how to become a Costa Rican...

Cost of Living in Malta in 2024: The Ultimate Guide

Cost of Living in Malta in 2024: The Ultimate Guide

This article discusses the cost of living in Malta and how affordable it is to live there compared to other (more famous) North American and European countries. We will also discuss day-to-day costs in Malta, like transportation, food, and housing. Malta is one of the...

Best Countries For Digital Nomads In 2024: The Ultimate Guide

Best Countries For Digital Nomads In 2024: The Ultimate Guide

In this article, we'll discuss the best countries for digital nomads, what makes a country digital nomad friendly, and how you can integrate the Nomad Capitalist lifestyle with digital nomadism. The pandemic changed the world. One aspect that completely transformed...

Best Cities For Digital Nomads In 2024: The Ultimate Guide

Best Cities For Digital Nomads In 2024: The Ultimate Guide

This ultimate guide will discuss the best cities for digital nomads, why they're considered the best, and how a digital nomad can go one step further and be a Nomad Capitalist. The digital nomad movement picked up pace during the pandemic, with many countries rolling...

What It Means To Go Where You’re Treated Best

What It Means To Go Where You’re Treated Best

Going where you're treated better is not limited to investment opportunities, it also means gaining the freedom to travel and be who you want to be.  Leaving your country and stepping outside your comfort zone gives you a greater perspective and a deeper...

Moving to Grenada – Nomad Capitalist Guide 2024

Moving to Grenada – Nomad Capitalist Guide 2024

This article looks at moving to Grenada, how to do it, what things you need to consider, and what the pros and cons of living in Grenada are. At Nomad Capitalist, we help seven to eight-figure entrepreneurs, business investors, and other successful professionals...

Croatia Digital Nomad Visa: The Ultimate Guide

Croatia Digital Nomad Visa: The Ultimate Guide

Digital Nomad Visas are a special designation of visa that allows foreigners to reside in a country working remotely. These visas have garnered popularity with several countries, like Croatia, since they bring more money into the local economy. Croatia is ranked as a...

Brazil Digital Nomad Visa: The Ultimate Guide

Brazil Digital Nomad Visa: The Ultimate Guide

Digital nomad visas are becoming increasingly popular across the globe. These special visas allow foreigners to take up temporary residency in a country for between 1-4 years on average. These visas do not permit holders to work in the country, but rather work...

How to Get Barbados Welcome Stamp Visa: The Ultimate Guide 2023

How to Get Barbados Welcome Stamp Visa: The Ultimate Guide 2023

The pandemic made many people change their ways, and although many changes were unpleasant, some paved the way for more personal freedom and work autonomy. Here, we're talking about remote work. Before the pandemic, remote workers made up only a minority of the global...

Antigua and Barbuda Nomad Digital Residence Program

Antigua and Barbuda Nomad Digital Residence Program

If you're new to the RCBI world, we won't judge if you can't spot Antigua and Barbuda on the map. After all, it's not even 1% of the size of the US, and it's not as well-known. However, this Commonwealth nation is pretty famous among RCBI enthusiasts and travelers -...

Best Countries to Move to From Canada

Best Countries to Move to From Canada

Canada is a fantastic country with a high quality of life and excellent healthcare, but sometimes people want a change. At other times governments can change, causing people to feel dissatisfied with their country and look for alternatives.   At Nomad...

Digital Nomads Rejoice: Bali Digital Nomad Visa in the Works

Digital Nomads Rejoice: Bali Digital Nomad Visa in the Works

The pandemic changed everything for everyone. The world stopped for a while, and it gave people enough time to rethink their life choices, whether personal or professional. The comfort that people found working remotely from their homes or any location of their choice...

Why Are People Moving Out of California and Going to Mexico?

Why Are People Moving Out of California and Going to Mexico?

Today California has nothing but its brand name. Increasing housing prices, insane state taxes, and lack of safety. How can all that fit into the brand of the Golden State? Exactly, it can't. The Californian dream is over. And California residents understand it better...

How to Establish Tax Residency in Cyprus

How to Establish Tax Residency in Cyprus

This article will examine setting up tax residency in Cyprus, why it can be beneficial, and the application process.  Does going offshore and finding a more favorable tax regime sound like a good idea? Cyprus offers no capital gains tax and no wealth or...

The Most LGBTQ-Friendly Countries for Retirement

The Most LGBTQ-Friendly Countries for Retirement

Our world is getting more broad-minded and tolerant of diversity. But before making a life-changing decision to retire abroad, it's crucial to be 100% sure that the country provides support and respect for your identity. There are many countries to retire in but for...

The Best Nomadic Lifestyle Jobs (How to Land One)

The Best Nomadic Lifestyle Jobs (How to Land One)

Once reserved for the most adventurous, who had the ideal job, living as a digital nomad is now the norm for many. People want to live their best life without being dependent on anything, and the idea of working and traveling the world simultaneously appeals to many....

Top 5: Best Quality of Life Countries in Europe

Top 5: Best Quality of Life Countries in Europe

Freedom. That’s the word we value the most here at Nomad Capitalist. Freedom to live a life as you want and especially where you want. Looking for a better and brighter future is in our DNA. Go where you’re treated best. That’s what we always tell our clients. So, if...

Living in Belize: An Expat Guide for 2024

Living in Belize: An Expat Guide for 2024

This expat guide has everything you need to know about living in Belize. Our team conducted comprehensive research to make a complete guide, highlighting benefits but also drawing your attention to the pitfalls of moving to Belize. Belize is known as the jewel in the...

St Kitts Travel Guide for Families and Couples

St Kitts Travel Guide for Families and Couples

This travel guide discusses everything you need to know before traveling to St Kitts. We will discuss how to get to St Kitts, what to do there, and why visit St Kitts in the first place. St Kitts and Nevis is an extraordinary and special place. Like Yin and Yang,...

Traveling to Antigua: Our Favorite Luxury Hotels

Traveling to Antigua: Our Favorite Luxury Hotels

This article discusses traveling to Antigua and our favorite luxury hotels there. The two sister islands of Antigua and Barbuda have everything you need for a luxury vacation. Namely, all-inclusive resorts with direct beach access, exceptional spa experience, and...

Safest Countries for Women to Visit in 2024

Safest Countries for Women to Visit in 2024

Traveling solo is an eye-opening experience. Yes, I'm traveling the world solo. Hearing this from a female traveler in the past was unusual and even crazy, right? But in our modern world, solo female travel is getting increasingly popular. It's empowering, exciting,...

The Best Beach Towns in Mexico for Families and Expats

The Best Beach Towns in Mexico for Families and Expats

This article discusses the best beach towns in Mexico for families and expats. We will also briefly discuss how you can move to Mexico, what kind of visa you'll need, and what makes Mexico an excellent fit for people looking for the ultimate beach life. Mexico is one...

7 Best Things to Do in Seychelles: A Nomad Guide for 2024

7 Best Things to Do in Seychelles: A Nomad Guide for 2024

This article discusses seven best things to do in the paradise island nation of Seychelles. If the goal is to enjoy the ultimate island vacation, you'd love Seychelles. Seychelles is an island paradise strategically located off East Africa, surrounded by the warm...

Millionaire Migration Trend: Best Places Wealthy People Live in

Millionaire Migration Trend: Best Places Wealthy People Live in

This article discusses millionaire migration trends, what causes wealthy individuals to move from one place to another, and the places they are moving toward. The definition of 'wealthy' varies. But generally, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) are hard-working...

Digital Nomad Visa to Get in 2024

Digital Nomad Visa to Get in 2024

The entrepreneurial landscape has drastically changed in the past years. The Covid pandemic highlighted the need for a more borderless way of doing business, cryptocurrency's importance, and offshoring's benefits. This, in turn, snowballed to global citizenship and...

5 Asian Countries with the Best Quality of Life

5 Asian Countries with the Best Quality of Life

This article taps on two of our favorite topics – Asian countries and high quality of life. One look at our blogs or videos is enough to realize how we prioritize having a good quality of life. We aren’t a tax firm or a travel agency, and we are not even an...

How to Leave The US and Where to Go Next: 5 Easy Steps

How to Leave The US and Where to Go Next: 5 Easy Steps

Wondering how to leave the US? You are not alone. This article discusses how to leave the US and where to go next. The US has come a long way since its independence in 1776. Once a country synonymous with pride, freedom, and opportunities, the US, for many, has turned...

From 2025, UK Citizens Will Need an ETIAS Visa to Enter the EU 

From 2025, UK Citizens Will Need an ETIAS Visa to Enter the EU 

Although it may not sound particularly European, the Schengen Area, named after the Luxembourg village where the agreement was signed, includes 23 of the 27 EU member states, creating a borderless travel zone of over 4 million sq. kilometers.  The agreement gives...

New Germany Travel Restrictions for Safer Travel in Autumn

New Germany Travel Restrictions for Safer Travel in Autumn

Covid travel restriction in Europe has generally eased. But after a recent increase in covid infections, the federal government of Germany is proactively preparing a protection plan for autumn.  According to a Reuters report, German Health Minister Karl...

Top 15 English-Speaking Countries for Expats in 2024

Top 15 English-Speaking Countries for Expats in 2024

While some people find the prospect of total immersion in a foreign language enticing, romantic even, plenty of others shudder just thinking about it. And that’s why they keep putting off moving abroad and lessening their tax burden. It can certainly feel isolating...

Why We’re Planting More Tax-Free Flags

Why We’re Planting More Tax-Free Flags

This year at Nomad Capitalist Live, we talked about five types of new tax havens many of you might not have thought about. These are places that you can go to pay either zero tax or a very low tax rate. What we shared with the audience at Nomad Capitalist Live was...

The Best Tax Havens for Families

The Best Tax Havens for Families

When deciding where to live, taxes are one of the biggest concerns for some people. Taxes determine the total cost of living in a country. In some places taxes are higher, and in others they are lower than most. Some countries take into account the finances of their...

The Safest Low Tax Countries in the World

The Safest Low Tax Countries in the World

Many of us have been brought up to believe that, in order to live in a safe country with a stable economy, one has to hand over considerable amounts of money in taxes to the government. But that's simply not true.  Which is why we decided to put together this...

7 Tax-Friendly Countries with High Life Expectancy

7 Tax-Friendly Countries with High Life Expectancy

Living in countries with high life expectancy ensures that you and your family live comfortably for the remainder of your lives. It also means that you can make the most of the opportunities provided to you. Unfortunately, most of us probably don't live in countries...

Five Ways to Prepare for Second Residence or Citizenship

Five Ways to Prepare for Second Residence or Citizenship

At Nomad Capitalist, we've helped hundreds of people get second residence or citizenship using various immigration schemes. As exciting as the journey to claiming your second passport may be, it's a process that you need to be prepared for.  Going through these...

The Best Cities for Expats with Southern California Weather

The Best Cities for Expats with Southern California Weather

Geographically, we get the appeal as to why many people live and crave the weather in Southern California. It’s warm, it’s always sunny, and people just give off an entirely enthusiastic vibe. However, if you don’t want to live in the United States of America, where...

Why We Hire in Eastern Europe

Why We Hire in Eastern Europe

Globalization has made it possible to exchange cultures, ideas, skills, and talents easily. The business landscape of the world continues to change on a drastic scale. One of the biggest and most apparent changes has been with the hiring process of Eastern European...

13 Passports on China’s Visa-Free Countries List

13 Passports on China’s Visa-Free Countries List

China is, undoubtedly, one of the most popular and populated countries in the world. If you’re an entrepreneur or an investor, then you might find yourselves coming and going to the country frequently. But is your passport on China’s visa-free countries list?...

Moving Overseas | The Best Destinations for the Super Rich

Moving Overseas | The Best Destinations for the Super Rich

In the last few decades, there have been constant talks about moving overseas. However, this isn’t something that has always come to fruition. Even for the super rich, some have opted to remain in their birth countries. Though, there may have been countless countries...

Living in Monaco | An Expat Guide

Living in Monaco | An Expat Guide

From James Bond to Grace Kelly, Monaco has been both a home and a vacation spot for many celebrities and wealthy elite, both fictional and real.  Monaco is located near the south of France, with France on three sides and the French Riviera, and the Mediterranean...

Living in Eastern Europe: The Hidden Gems

Living in Eastern Europe: The Hidden Gems

This article discusses the hidden gems of Eastern Europe - countries that are highly underrated but provide immense value and opportunities to investors, entrepreneurs, and digital nomads. When people think of Europe, they think of high taxes and inflated cost of...

Top 14 English Speaking Countries for Expats

Top 14 English Speaking Countries for Expats

Have you been itching to live abroad or start working towards a second passport, but one thing has been stopping you? You're monolingual. "Do you speak English?" – asking this over and over again and fumbling for the right words to order a coffee or even register at...

Travel to Russia Visa-Free with These Passports

Travel to Russia Visa-Free with These Passports

Through the years, Russia has claimed its place as one of the world’s superpowers. While its economy has steadily grown since the past wars, visa-free travel to Russia still isn’t that common. Sure, there are ways for you to travel to Russia, although most of the...

The Freedom of Being An Economic Citizen in 2024

The Freedom of Being An Economic Citizen in 2024

This article discusses the freedom of being an economic citizen and how it can add value to your passport and investment portfolio while also lessening your tax burden - if done holistically. Economic citizenship can expand your travel freedom, improve your banking...

Will A Plan B Passport Affect My Travel Benefits?

Will A Plan B Passport Affect My Travel Benefits?

Dateline: New Delhi, India Today I want to talk about one of the challenges people face when they get a new passport. One of the first questions that new passport holders face is “Should I use it?”, “How do I use it?” and “What’s going to happen?” Even I fall into...

Overseas Real Estate Investing &  Economic Citizenship Paperwork

Overseas Real Estate Investing & Economic Citizenship Paperwork

This article discusses the paperwork associated with economic citizenship programs and the real estate investment routes of CBI programs. Paperwork is just part of the second passport deal. Now, the main economic citizenship programs most people look at, particularly...

Why I Decided to Get Citizenship through Investment

Why I Decided to Get Citizenship through Investment

Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia I have become a big advocate of economic citizenship and I’m giving you an inside look at the experience. As one of the few people in this industry who shares his unfiltered experiences of planting flags, I thought that it was about time...

Five Things I Love About Mexico City

Five Things I Love About Mexico City

Dateline: Istanbul, Turkey Mexico City is probably one of our favorite cities ever – not because it’s one of the most accessible cities in the Americas, but because it’s a city filled with culture, history, and amazing people. Mexicans from Mexico City are called...

Countries with the Best Healthcare

Countries with the Best Healthcare

Dateline: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Having access to quality medical care is an important consideration for many people who want to move overseas and live the Nomad Capitalist lifestyle.  What’s interesting though is that many people believe that their country...

Living in Singapore: An Expat Guide

Living in Singapore: An Expat Guide

In this article, we're going to go over everything Singapore expats need to know about living in Singapore, including when to be there, where to live, and what there is to do, as well as options for obtaining residence and how to go about investing and banking. The...

I Left the USA for Good. Here’s Where I Moved to

I Left the USA for Good. Here’s Where I Moved to

Dateline: Mexico City, Mexico It’s no secret that I left the United States. Early on I could tell it wasn’t where I was treated best and so I went in search of what was best for me. Since I’ve left, I commonly get asked by people new to Nomad Capitalist, where I...

The Easiest Countries to Move to From the USA in 2024

The Easiest Countries to Move to From the USA in 2024

This article discusses the easiest countries to move to from the US. Whether you're a digital nomad on the lookout for your next nomadic destination or you want a country where you can move long-term after leaving the US for good, this article will have useful...

What to Do When “America First” Outlives Trump

What to Do When “America First” Outlives Trump

Dateline: Bogota, Colombia Just the other day, I wrote about why I stopped following politics rather than stay and fight against a system that I did not agree with. Today, in light of Joe Biden’s inauguration, let me just further cement why entrepreneurs and investors...

The New Travel Hacking For Nomad Capitalists

The New Travel Hacking For Nomad Capitalists

Dateline: Belgrade, Serbia For years, I spent a lot of time and effort making sure I collected every mile, every point, and every travel reward to make sure that I got as much free travel as possible. I was obsessed with travel hacks.  Now, after years of being...

New Government Restrictions Only 2020 Made Possible

New Government Restrictions Only 2020 Made Possible

Dateline: Belgrade, Serbia By all counts, 2020 has been an interesting year.  If a global pandemic and economic shutdowns were not enough, many governments have taken to limiting the freedom of movement of their citizens in more ways than one.  I recently...

6 Best Places to Live in Montenegro for Expats 

6 Best Places to Live in Montenegro for Expats 

In this article, we will walk you through different places you might want to consider if you want to live in Montenegro and enjoy a luxurious lifestyle.  It's ridiculously easy to plant your business flag in Montenegro. The country lets you set up a company with...

The 4 Best Places to Live in Malaysia for Expats

The 4 Best Places to Live in Malaysia for Expats

This article discusses the 4 best places to live in Malaysia for expats. We'll also discuss why expats should consider Malaysia over more popular expat spots. Malaysia is a great, business-friendly, affordable, and pleasant place to live as a Nomad Capitalist, whether...

Living a Nomadic Lifestyle with Children and Family

Living a Nomadic Lifestyle with Children and Family

This article discusses how to live a nomadic lifestyle with children and family.  Some nomads love a spontaneous lifestyle - just pack up your bags and book yourself a flight to your next destination. Others, however, may need to plan more - especially the nomads...

The Cheapest and Safest Places to Live in The World

The Cheapest and Safest Places to Live in The World

This article discusses the cheapest and safest places to live in the world. We'll also discuss the Western prejudice that anywhere other than Western countries is unsafe. A lot of people want to know where they can live to get good value for their money without...

Beware of Doom and Gloom: Why I’m Not a Permabear

Beware of Doom and Gloom: Why I’m Not a Permabear

Dateline: The Serbian Countryside Elections, pandemics, conspiracy theories, civil unrest, earthquakes, hurricanes... we live in some interesting times. But personally, I have never had greater peace than I have right now. Whenever there is a panic - whether it’s the...

What Happens to Nomad Capitalists if Trump Wins

What Happens to Nomad Capitalists if Trump Wins

Dateline: Belgrade, Serbia The upcoming election in the United States has a lot of people on edge. Many are wondering what will happen next. Among the high-net-worth investors and entrepreneurs that we work with at Nomad Capitalist, many are preparing a Plan B. ...

How to Get Polish Citizenship by Descent

How to Get Polish Citizenship by Descent

This article discusses Polish citizenship by descent, its benefits, and step-by-step application procedure. While countries like Ireland and Italy are well known for offering citizenship by descent to those with Irish and Italian ancestors, respectively, Poland has...

The Best Countries without Taxes in Asia

The Best Countries without Taxes in Asia

This article discusses the best countries without taxes in Asia and how moving there can add value to your life. When we think about countries with no income tax, our brain often goes to the Cayman Islands: The British overseas territory, Saint Kitts and Nevis, the...

5 Dos And Don’ts When Moving Overseas

5 Dos And Don’ts When Moving Overseas

In this article, we'll talk about the dangers of being addicted to one country, the risks associated with falling for the brand name trap, why it's best to recognize when you're not wanted somewhere, and how to make the best decisions about where to live when moving...

The Best Spanish-Speaking Countries for Nomads

The Best Spanish-Speaking Countries for Nomads

This article discusses the best Spanish-speaking countries in the world. As languages go, English is a pretty useful one, owing to the fact that the British Empire used to control most of the world. And now, with the hegemony of the US, it's the lingua franca wherever...

How to be a Happier MGTOW by Dating Overseas

How to be a Happier MGTOW by Dating Overseas

Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia If you’re looking for something to be outraged and mad about, you will find it. Be it politics, the culture wars, or gender dynamics, you will find it. Always. Some people define themselves by the anger, sadness, and resentment they...

Living in the “Third World”: It’s Better Than You Think

Living in the “Third World”: It’s Better Than You Think

This article discusses the third world and why living there is far better than it's portrayed. For once, the world is changing. Investors and entrepreneurs are moving toward Asia to enjoy all the perks and opportunities there. In contrast, the West is increasing...

How To Travel and Work Remotely Around The World

How To Travel and Work Remotely Around The World

This article discusses how to travel and work around the world and how to succeed in it long-term while expanding your business in the process. We’ll also share some lessons that will help you avoid becoming just another number on the long list of people who gave up,...

5 Countries for Expats Better Than New Zealand

5 Countries for Expats Better Than New Zealand

This article discusses five countries for expats that are better than New Zealand. Many high-net-worth individuals go to New Zealand to enjoy nature, protect their assets, establish a place to retire, and possibly pursue citizenship.  Typically, the clients who...

7 Underrated Cities for Expats and Nomads in 2024

7 Underrated Cities for Expats and Nomads in 2024

This article discusses the seven underrated but excellent cities for expats and nomads in 2024. With the whole world at your disposal, it doesn't make sense to stay where you were born.  Several cities have become well known among nomads and expats as the place...

7 Tax-Friendly Countries for High-Net-Worth Expats 

7 Tax-Friendly Countries for High-Net-Worth Expats 

This article discusses seven tax-friendly countries for high-net-worth expats where they can go to enjoy the good life in exchange for low or even zero taxes. Here at Nomad Capitalist, we often talk about my five magic words: “Go where you're treated best." You can...

Living in Dubai, UAE: An Expat Guide

Living in Dubai, UAE: An Expat Guide

This article discusses living in Dubai, UAE – the most well-known emirate in the UAE. We will discuss the quality of life in Dubai, its best neighborhoods, the cost of living, and other important factors like expat life and safety. Dubai is the ultimate expat hotspot,...

The Best Tax-Free Countries for Americans

The Best Tax-Free Countries for Americans

This article discusses the best tax-free countries for Americans where they can go to legally reduce their taxes, generate more wealth, and increase their peace of mind. Finding tax-free countries for Americans that work with US citizenship's various rules and...

The Tax Rebate System for Malta Companies 

The Tax Rebate System for Malta Companies 

My wise and aged grandmother liked nothing better than to pour cold water on any exciting – and potentially good – news by barking out her Cassandra-esque warning: ‘If something 'sounds too good to be true, it probably is'. Things have moved on in the world...

Zero-Tax Countries: Where to Move to in 2024

Zero-Tax Countries: Where to Move to in 2024

Whether you’re a digital nomad, a crypto investor, a successful entrepreneur or just plain old wealthy, there are plenty of reasons to reach for your suitcase in 2024.  While it’s true that travel broadens the mind, it’s no less accurate that being prepared to...

Five Low-Tax Countries in Latin America

Five Low-Tax Countries in Latin America

It’s hard to put a value on personal freedom.  Perhaps that’s why so many people love Latin America's lifestyle and vibe. With its proximity to North America and shared experiences, the personal freedoms on offer in Latin America are in increasingly stark...

The 183-Day International Tax Myth

The 183-Day International Tax Myth

For many people, the mere mention of 'international tax law' and 'the 183-day tax myth' is enough to start lowering eyelids and shut down entire conversations. Start the same tale with reference to how Colombian pop star, Shakira, was hauled into a Spanish court on...

3 Ways to Pay Lower Taxes as a US Citizen

3 Ways to Pay Lower Taxes as a US Citizen

Whether you agree with Donald Trump or not, even the most ardent patriot or the most dissenting liberal can acknowledge that the United States may no longer be considered great. The US is still a vast, diverse and globally significant power, but with wealth disparity...

How to Pay Zero or Low Taxes in Singapore (Territorial Tax)

How to Pay Zero or Low Taxes in Singapore (Territorial Tax)

There’s a reason Singapore regularly tops the survey charts when it comes to quality of life.  A city–state with five million inhabitants packed into an area of 275 square miles – about the size of the Isle of Man or The State of Rhode Island – is a unique...

Do US Expats Pay State Taxes?

Do US Expats Pay State Taxes?

Aside from its breathtaking beauty and being the most populous island in Samoa, Upolu boasts a rather more dubious claim – it's home to the remotest McDonald’s restaurant on earth. Located some 770 kilometres from the company's next outlet in Fiji, the restaurant is,...

What US Expats Should Know About Citizenship-Based Taxation 

What US Expats Should Know About Citizenship-Based Taxation 

It might seem odd, but the roots of the United States’ Citizenship-Based Taxation (CBT) – a tax which causes expats so many sleepless nights – are mired firmly in the aftermath of the nation’s bloody civil war. What is CBT? It’s a rare taxation system which...

Best 6 EU-Based Digital Nomad Visas for 2024

Best 6 EU-Based Digital Nomad Visas for 2024

Trying to type out an important email with sunlight glaring against your laptop screen or with sand clogging up your keyboard isn’t easy. So, when the idea of being a digital nomad and living the digital nomad lifestyle began to emerge as a kind of blend between work...

How to Live in Greece and Pay Low Taxes

How to Live in Greece and Pay Low Taxes

Greece is a country that doesn’t disappoint. Just like in Willy Russell’s romantic comedy Shirley Valentine, where the lead character rekindles her childhood dreams and youthful love of life, a visit to Greece is so much more than a holiday. For many, it's a...

Why Dubai Isn’t as Tax-Free as You Think

Why Dubai Isn’t as Tax-Free as You Think

Where do you begin when describing Dubai? After all, this is a city with an aquarium and underwater zoo, a colossal Diplodocus skeleton and over 1400 retail stores and eateries – all under one roof in the world's largest shopping mall.  It’s a place where...

How to Pay Low Taxes with Gibraltar Category Two

How to Pay Low Taxes with Gibraltar Category Two

Enjoying a coffee at one of the many cafes on Gibraltar’s lively Main Street is an adventure in itself. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee blends with the scent of the sea, while the sound of English banter mixes with the urgency of Spanish chatter.  Such...

Escape to Sark: The Secret European Tax-Free Island 

Escape to Sark: The Secret European Tax-Free Island 

Is fear stopping you from achieving your dream of finding the best place in the world to live, do business and invest? Well, if you’re considering Europe as a potential destination, chances are that fear of the EU’s multitude of tax inspectors could be causing you to...

Are Financial Transaction Taxes (FTTs) a Waste of Time?

Are Financial Transaction Taxes (FTTs) a Waste of Time?

The concept of a Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) is not new, but a move to impose it gained traction after 2008's financial crisis and, more recently, FTTs have found themselves once again at the centre of controversy.  The first FTT was imposed in 1694 by the...

How to Live in Italy and Pay Low Taxes

How to Live in Italy and Pay Low Taxes

The heavenly aroma from Rome’s Pasticceria, the eclectic mix of art, fashion and awe-inspiring architecture, the endless varieties of gelato and sublime pasta dishes – time spent in Italy lasts long in the memory.  From the Eternal City to the island of Sardinia,...

How Switzerland’s Lump-Sum Tax Works for Low Taxes

How Switzerland’s Lump-Sum Tax Works for Low Taxes

Did you know Darth Vader’s cousin lives in Switzerland and drives a cab? He’s called ‘Taxi Vader’. Around 40 years ago, a report commissioned by the US Treasury office described Switzerland as ‘the prototype of the modern tax haven’. Since then, various reforms have...

How to Live in Mexico Tax-Free (Not Easy)

How to Live in Mexico Tax-Free (Not Easy)

Mexico has many faces. It overflows with life, music, colour and celebration, especially in Mexico City, a place that truly never sleeps.  From touristy coastal resorts where expats mingle with locals to off-the-beaten-path retreats where nature and tranquillity...

What is a Non-Dom (Non-Domiciled) Tax Program for Low Tax?

What is a Non-Dom (Non-Domiciled) Tax Program for Low Tax?

Non-dom or non-domiciled individual tax programs have gained a lot of attention recently. After the revelation that UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's wife, Akshata Murty, claims non-dom status through her Indian citizenship, the conservatives have come under renewed...

How to Pay Low Taxes with Spain’s Beckham Law

How to Pay Low Taxes with Spain’s Beckham Law

The Special Regime for Displaced Workers, or Beckham Law, as it has become known, was introduced by Spain in 2004 to attract talent and qualified workers from overseas.  The law, famously created to bring David Beckham to Real Madrid, has ironically been axed for...

How to Pay Low Taxes in Malta as a Non-Dom

How to Pay Low Taxes in Malta as a Non-Dom

Europe is not known for low taxes. However, certain countries provide regimes that can help alleviate your tax burden. Living in Europe is appealing, particularly if you come from a Western country and want to be in a familiar cultural environment.  Malta is one...

How to Pay Low Taxes in Ireland as a Non-dom

How to Pay Low Taxes in Ireland as a Non-dom

There are plenty of good reasons to move to Ireland. It's a vibrant and friendly country and, in recent times, one of the most economically successful in the world.  If you're a high-net-worth individual, Ireland's Non-dom scheme is a legal method to live there...

The Ultimate Guide To International Trusts

The Ultimate Guide To International Trusts

While foreign jurisdictions can seem distant and unfamiliar, the benefits of offshore trusts are numerous and worth taking note of. Having an offshore trust can provide considerably strong layers of asset protection making it virtually impossible for creditors or...

What Is A Family Trust? Plus How To Set Up One

What Is A Family Trust? Plus How To Set Up One

This article looks at the topic of family trusts, what they are, the benefits they provide and the various types available. We also discuss how to set up a family trust, plus some of the key considerations you will need to keep in mind while drafting your trust...

Best Jurisdictions For Offshore Trust Formation

Best Jurisdictions For Offshore Trust Formation

This article looks at the topic of offshore trusts with details on some of the most popular offshore jurisdictions. In it, you will learn how international trusts work and how they can help protect assets while also ensuring you don't pay taxes unnecessarily. We...

What is US Self-Employment Tax: The Ultimate Guide

What is US Self-Employment Tax: The Ultimate Guide

Self-employed individuals typically enjoy greater flexibility and autonomy when it comes to their trade or business. However, it also means they have to do their own taxes rather than relying on their employer to do it for them. Where countries worldwide are offering...

Best Credit Cards for Nomads

Best Credit Cards for Nomads

Are you an entrepreneur or digital nomad who travels frequently or for long periods of time? If so, you will need the best credit card for nomads, which not only gives you access to your funds but also lets you earn points and offers protection while you travel. Our...

How to Pay Low Taxes in Cyprus as a Non-Dom

How to Pay Low Taxes in Cyprus as a Non-Dom

With its favourable tax regime and extremely low presence requirement, Cyprus is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to spend at least part of the year on a friendly, sun-drenched Mediterranean island. This article explains Cyprus's Non-Dom status, how you can...

How To Find The Best Asset Protection Lawyer

How To Find The Best Asset Protection Lawyer

This article discusses how to find an asset protection lawyer or attorney to help you protect your assets and your wealth. Asset protection lawyers work to protect your assets from those who wish to lay claim to them. There is always an ever-present possibility that a...

Pros And Cons Of An International Trust

Pros And Cons Of An International Trust

This article looks at the pros and cons of international trusts versus domestic trusts. We'll look at some of the benefits of offshore trusts, while also discussing the broader income tax implications. Setting up a foreign trust can be a great way to protect your...

What Is A Spendthrift Trust?

What Is A Spendthrift Trust?

This article will answer all your questions regarding spendthrift trusts, including, "What is a spendthrift trust?" and "How does a spendthrift trust work?" Spendthrift trusts allow for the protection of property and assets. They are often used for inheritance...

Revocable vs Irrevocable Trust – Which Is Best?

Revocable vs Irrevocable Trust – Which Is Best?

This article looks at revocable and irrevocable trusts, what they are, what benefits they provide and when to use them. We look at the difference between a revocable vs irrevocable trust and look at revocable vs irrevocable trust usage cases to determine which one is...

If Someone Sues You Can They Take Your House?

If Someone Sues You Can They Take Your House?

This article answers the question of whether if someone sues you or takes legal action against you they have the right to take your house from you. We also look at the different types of legal action you may find yourself embroiled in and why taking proactive steps to...

What Are Tenants in Common?

What Are Tenants in Common?

This article looks at the topic of tenancy in common and the different forms of property ownership. First, we answer the question, "What are tenants in common?" And then look at some other forms of tenancy which are in common use today. Are you a real estate investor...

What Is A Holding Company? – Ultimate Guide

What Is A Holding Company? – Ultimate Guide

In this article we ask, what exactly is a holding company? We explore the benefits that holding companies provide and the various types of holding companies in popular use today. Done correctly, the use of holding companies can help to make your business operations...

CBDCs and the Fight Against Financial Crimes

CBDCs and the Fight Against Financial Crimes

The adoption of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is heralded by many as the beginning of a new global financial era. Despite the fact that 130 countries are exploring CBDCs, including all of the world’s major economies, the topic is contentious. In an...

Understanding the Legal Framework for CBDCs

Understanding the Legal Framework for CBDCs

Central bank digital currency (CBDC) is a digital form of fiat currency which is pegged to the sovereign currency of the issuing nation. Although governments recognize that legal considerations are critical to the development of digital currencies, they’re just...

The Impact of CBDCs on Cross-Border Payments and Remittances

The Impact of CBDCs on Cross-Border Payments and Remittances

Cross-border payments are a vital function of the global financial system. The Bank of England estimates that their global value will grow to US$250 trillion by 2027 - a rise of $100 trillion since 2017.  Despite their importance, however, they have been beset by...

CBDCs in Different Countries: The Global Picture

CBDCs in Different Countries: The Global Picture

Is the world on the brink of radical financial change? Over the next few years, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) could reinvent the future of global money and financial systems.  Central banks in 130 countries, at varying stages of progress, are now...

The Security Challenges of CBDCs and How to Overcome Them

The Security Challenges of CBDCs and How to Overcome Them

The adoption of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is gaining traction across the globe, with 130 countries now exploring their use, according to The Atlantic Council.  This new form of digital money is issued and guaranteed by central banks and pegged to a...

How CBDCs Could Change the Global Financial Landscape

How CBDCs Could Change the Global Financial Landscape

There is little doubt that Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) will have far-reaching effects on the global financial system. With dwindling use of cash, digital banking on the rise, and privately held digital assets growing, CBDCs could be set to usher in a new...

How to Invest in CBDCs?

How to Invest in CBDCs?

The evidence that Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) could soon replace physical cash, topple crypto, and cause a major reorganization of the global financial system is there for all to see. Are you looking to diversify your portfolio and get access to...

Platinum vs Gold Investment

Platinum vs Gold Investment

As a high-net-worth individual and entrepreneur, you are likely familiar with the most popular investment options, stocks, bonds, ETFs, and commodities. Are you looking for further diversification? Here we will examine an investment option worth considering that you...

Are Gold Foil Notes a Good Investment

Are Gold Foil Notes a Good Investment

Until the 1930s, most currencies were backed by gold, meaning that the price of stand unit of currency was fixed to a specific amount of gold. President Nixon eliminated the gold-backed dollar in 1971, and since then, the purchasing power of the USD has fallen 86%, in...

Is 18 Karat Gold a Good Investment

Is 18 Karat Gold a Good Investment

The short answer to this question is no. But to answer whether 18 karat gold is a good investment or not really depends on your reasons for purchasing this precious metal. Are you looking for a way to diversify your portfolio? Would you like to know more about the...

Gold and Silver Prices

Gold and Silver Prices

In May this year, gold peaked above $2,050, in line with US debt ceiling talks. Most economists and analysts predict that the gold and silver markets will remain bullish, expecting prices to rise while still expecting a recession in the latter half of this year. ...

The Cheapest Place to Buy Gold

The Cheapest Place to Buy Gold

Gold remains the ultimate safeguard for preserving wealth. By understanding what the best gold coins, bullion bars, and sellers are, you have the opportunity to purchase these valuable assets at reasonable premiums.  These precious metals not only help preserve...

Biggest Gold Nugget Ever Found

Biggest Gold Nugget Ever Found

Gold fever and the notion of traveling to a newly discovered goldfield to find one's fortune have gripped people for centuries.   The value we place in gold has not diminished, and not so long ago, nearly all currencies were backed by the precious metal. As...

Why Indians Buy Gold

Why Indians Buy Gold

Gold holds enormous cultural significance across the globe, being used for jewelry and worldwide trade. But, one nation stands out for having a special relationship with this precious metal. Here we will discuss why Indians buy gold and what lessons we can learn....

The World’s Largest Gold Mines

The World’s Largest Gold Mines

The world's largest gold mines have shaped nations' economies, fueled exploration and colonization, and led to social changes in local communities. Gold mining is a thriving global enterprise spanning the globe.  According to a World Gold Council survey, after a...

What is Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR)?

What is Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR)?

This article looks at the topic of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR). It discusses the various aspects that make it up, including the importance of reliable financial reporting and having robust internal controls in place. These not only ensure you are...

Do S Corps Get 1099 in 2024: The Ultimate Guide

Do S Corps Get 1099 in 2024: The Ultimate Guide

This article discusses one of the most common questions about S corporations' tax status, "Do S Corps get 1099?". We will also discuss the IRS 1099 form, its types, who can receive it, and who files it. IRS has over 800 forms and schedules that US taxpayers and...

What is Form 1099A: The Ultimate Guide

What is Form 1099A: The Ultimate Guide

This article discusses Form 1099-A, who files it, who receives it, what its constituents are, and what it could mean for your tax returns. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is known worldwide for its stringent and non-flexible stance on tax and reporting...

LLC Taxation for Non-US Residents in 2023: The Ultimate Guide

LLC Taxation for Non-US Residents in 2023: The Ultimate Guide

This article discusses LLC taxation for non-US residents, how non-US residents can benefit by forming a US LLC business, and its costs. Despite its tax burdens and other stringent business regulations, the US can still be a favorable jurisdiction for many foreign...

Buying Gold Bars vs. Coins: Pros and Cons

Buying Gold Bars vs. Coins: Pros and Cons

If you're looking to delve into the world of physical gold investments, you must first determine your approach.  Specifically, you need to determine the type of gold you intend to acquire. In the world of investment gold, the main choices are between gold coins...

How to Buy Gold: an Ultimate Guide

How to Buy Gold: an Ultimate Guide

In the words of Nomad Capitalist Event speaker Robert Kiyosaki, Gold and Silver are God's money. They were here before us and will be here long after we are gone.  Are you interested in protecting your wealth and diversifying your portfolio by investing...

Low Taxes in Europe – The Greek Tax Loophole

Low Taxes in Europe – The Greek Tax Loophole

In this article, we look at a little-known Greek tax loophole that potentially allows you to pay single-digit tax rates. More importantly, this method is 100% legal – the Greek government wants you to take advantage of this regime.  Think Europe's all...

Sole Proprietorship vs. LLC in 2024: The Ultimate Guide

Sole Proprietorship vs. LLC in 2024: The Ultimate Guide

This article compares having a sole proprietorship vs. an LLC, their respective formation processes, and their advantages and disadvantages. It will also discuss how you can select the business entity that suits your needs. You've probably heard about various business...

California Prop 19: How To Protect Your Estate in 2024

California Prop 19: How To Protect Your Estate in 2024

This article discusses California Prop 19, its background, how it can affect your estate planning, and how you can protect yourself from its hefty tax consequences. California Proposition 19 poses a massive issue for California real estate owners planning to create...

California Capital Gains Tax in 2023: The Ultimate Guide

California Capital Gains Tax in 2023: The Ultimate Guide

This article discusses California capital gains tax in 2023, its rates, how its levied, and some tips to reduce your taxes legally. The US is among the countries with the highest tax rates. Not only that, it's one of the only two countries that impose...

New Mexico vs. Wyoming vs. Nevada vs. Delaware LLC Comparison

New Mexico vs. Wyoming vs. Nevada vs. Delaware LLC Comparison

This article discusses New Mexico vs. Wyoming vs. Nevada vs. Delaware LLC formation, their differences, and their benefits. New Mexico, Delaware, Wyoming, and Nevada are the only four US states allowing the formation of anonymous LLCs. That's why they're also...

What is an Anonymous LLC and Where Can You Set It Up in 2024

What is an Anonymous LLC and Where Can You Set It Up in 2024

This article discusses the definition of an anonymous LLC, forming an anonymous LLC, its benefits, and jurisdictions that allow the formation of anonymous LLCs. Company formation is a significant part of a holistic offshore strategy. Forming a company can qualify you...

S Corp vs LLC vs C Corp: What Expat Entrepreneurs Must Know

S Corp vs LLC vs C Corp: What Expat Entrepreneurs Must Know

There’s an element of uncertainty involved in every entrepreneurial endeavor. Being your own boss can be liberating, and have many benefits. It also means that you are exposed to the possibility of someone coming after your company.  Even if you have a high...

The Ultimate Guide to Gold Coins

The Ultimate Guide to Gold Coins

Leading economists have predicted that an economic crisis is fast approaching, with slightly differing opinions on how it will impact economies and assets; however, they all agree that the value of gold will continue to increase. Precious metals, such as gold bullion...

The Ultimate Guide to Silver Coins

The Ultimate Guide to Silver Coins

The price of precious metals is rising, and analysts predict that the spot price of silver will stay above $25 throughout 2023 and could even reach the highest price seen in a decade.  It is not surprising that silver is currently in demand. With consistent...

Why You Shouldn’t Buy Numismatics

Why You Shouldn’t Buy Numismatics

Are you interested in numismatics? Certainly, a fascinating field that encompasses history and economics, but is it a good investment or a viable asset protection option? Here we will discuss what exactly these coins are, why you shouldn't buy numismatics, and what...

The Best Gold Coins to Buy (from Kruggerands to Maple Leafs)

The Best Gold Coins to Buy (from Kruggerands to Maple Leafs)

Since the moment humans first discovered gold, its appeal has captivated us. This shared fixation for gold across all civilizations led to the widespread acceptance of gold as a medium of exchange, ultimately giving rise to the gold standard.  Although the gold...

Benefits of Offshore Gold Storage

Benefits of Offshore Gold Storage

So if you have been keeping up with the latest economic news and read our latest articles on gold, including the Ultimate Guide to Gold Coins and 10 Tips for Buying Gold in 2023, you are now no doubt well-informed on the benefits of investing in precious metals. ...

Reporting & Compliance: What Is J-SOX?

Reporting & Compliance: What Is J-SOX?

This article looks at J-Sox, what it is, the principals of J-Sox compliance and the importance of reporting and compliance for publicly traded companies in general. We also look at how J-Sox compares with the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002, the relevant piece US...

10 of the World’s Fastest Growing Economies

10 of the World’s Fastest Growing Economies

This article will walk you through the world’s fastest-growing economies. As a global citizen, it's critical to keep yourself updated about the most dynamic and promising destinations for potential investments, business ventures, and potential new homes. This guide...

Countries with Highest Salaries in 2023

Countries with Highest Salaries in 2023

Economists are predicting a difficult period ahead, with many predicting a coming recession. However, the good news is that there are still opportunities in the job market.  Are you looking for a career change in 2023? Or do you want to take advantage of...

What is the Average Salary In Mexico?

What is the Average Salary In Mexico?

Here at Nomad Capitalist, to help you make wise choices and maximize your investments, we will thoroughly summarize the average salary in Mexico. Mexico has long been a popular option for American businesses looking to gain a competitive advantage through...

Best Countries for Offshore Companies in 2024: The Ultimate Guide

Best Countries for Offshore Companies in 2024: The Ultimate Guide

This article discusses the best countries for offshore companies, what you should look for in an offshore jurisdiction, and the benefits of offshore company formation. "But is it legal?" - that's the question we often hear from investors and entrepreneurs regarding...

Best Performing Currencies of 2022: The Ultimate Guide

Best Performing Currencies of 2022: The Ultimate Guide

This article will discuss the best-performing currencies of 2022, which led the global trade, and how different currencies in the world fared compared to the US dollar, which is considered the base currency for many currency indices. Why would anyone be interested in...

Where Do Rich People Keep Their Money?

Where Do Rich People Keep Their Money?

This article answers the question, "Where do rich people keep their money?" It also looks at how they save it, and, most importantly, how they invest it and expand it to create generational wealth. There are over 56 million millionaires and 2640 billionaires in the...

What is Withholding Tax in 2024: The Ultimate Guide

What is Withholding Tax in 2024: The Ultimate Guide

Unless you live in a tax-free jurisdiction, you're subjected to many taxes. The US tax authority IRS, alone, has over 800 forms and schedules for taxpayers. You may be required to pay taxes, but you're not required to stay in a jurisdiction that asks for half of your...

Time Value of Money Explained with Examples 

Time Value of Money Explained with Examples 

The Time Value of Money idea is why interest rates exist and why investing early is advisable, based on the principle that money is more valuable now than it is in the future.  Whether you are an investor, or entrepreneur, you need to understand the time value of...

What are Hard Assets and How Can They Improve Your Portfolio

What are Hard Assets and How Can They Improve Your Portfolio

This article discusses hard assets, the different types, and the difference between hard and soft assets. It will also look at the advantages of hard assets and how purchasing them can add value to your investment portfolio. At Nomad Capitalist, an investment...

The Best Nomadic Lifestyle Jobs (How to Land One)

The Best Nomadic Lifestyle Jobs (How to Land One)

Once reserved for the most adventurous, who had the ideal job, living as a digital nomad is now the norm for many. People want to live their best life without being dependent on anything, and the idea of working and traveling the world simultaneously appeals to many....

St Kitts Travel Guide for Families and Couples

St Kitts Travel Guide for Families and Couples

This travel guide discusses everything you need to know before traveling to St Kitts. We will discuss how to get to St Kitts, what to do there, and why visit St Kitts in the first place. St Kitts and Nevis is an extraordinary and special place. Like Yin and Yang,...

Traveling to Antigua: Our Favorite Luxury Hotels

Traveling to Antigua: Our Favorite Luxury Hotels

This article discusses traveling to Antigua and our favorite luxury hotels there. The two sister islands of Antigua and Barbuda have everything you need for a luxury vacation. Namely, all-inclusive resorts with direct beach access, exceptional spa experience, and...

The Best Beach Towns in Mexico for Families and Expats

The Best Beach Towns in Mexico for Families and Expats

This article discusses the best beach towns in Mexico for families and expats. We will also briefly discuss how you can move to Mexico, what kind of visa you'll need, and what makes Mexico an excellent fit for people looking for the ultimate beach life. Mexico is one...

7 Best Things to Do in Seychelles: A Nomad Guide for 2024

7 Best Things to Do in Seychelles: A Nomad Guide for 2024

This article discusses seven best things to do in the paradise island nation of Seychelles. If the goal is to enjoy the ultimate island vacation, you'd love Seychelles. Seychelles is an island paradise strategically located off East Africa, surrounded by the warm...

Millionaire Migration Trend: Best Places Wealthy People Live in

Millionaire Migration Trend: Best Places Wealthy People Live in

This article discusses millionaire migration trends, what causes wealthy individuals to move from one place to another, and the places they are moving toward. The definition of 'wealthy' varies. But generally, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) are hard-working...

Why We Hire in Eastern Europe

Why We Hire in Eastern Europe

Globalization has made it possible to exchange cultures, ideas, skills, and talents easily. The business landscape of the world continues to change on a drastic scale. One of the biggest and most apparent changes has been with the hiring process of Eastern European...

Living in Eastern Europe: The Hidden Gems

Living in Eastern Europe: The Hidden Gems

This article discusses the hidden gems of Eastern Europe - countries that are highly underrated but provide immense value and opportunities to investors, entrepreneurs, and digital nomads. When people think of Europe, they think of high taxes and inflated cost of...

The Freedom of Being An Economic Citizen in 2024

The Freedom of Being An Economic Citizen in 2024

This article discusses the freedom of being an economic citizen and how it can add value to your passport and investment portfolio while also lessening your tax burden - if done holistically. Economic citizenship can expand your travel freedom, improve your banking...

Will A Plan B Passport Affect My Travel Benefits?

Will A Plan B Passport Affect My Travel Benefits?

Dateline: New Delhi, India Today I want to talk about one of the challenges people face when they get a new passport. One of the first questions that new passport holders face is “Should I use it?”, “How do I use it?” and “What’s going to happen?” Even I fall into...

Overseas Real Estate Investing &  Economic Citizenship Paperwork

Overseas Real Estate Investing & Economic Citizenship Paperwork

This article discusses the paperwork associated with economic citizenship programs and the real estate investment routes of CBI programs. Paperwork is just part of the second passport deal. Now, the main economic citizenship programs most people look at, particularly...

Why I Decided to Get Citizenship through Investment

Why I Decided to Get Citizenship through Investment

Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia I have become a big advocate of economic citizenship and I’m giving you an inside look at the experience. As one of the few people in this industry who shares his unfiltered experiences of planting flags, I thought that it was about time...

I Left the USA for Good. Here’s Where I Moved to

I Left the USA for Good. Here’s Where I Moved to

Dateline: Mexico City, Mexico It’s no secret that I left the United States. Early on I could tell it wasn’t where I was treated best and so I went in search of what was best for me. Since I’ve left, I commonly get asked by people new to Nomad Capitalist, where I...

How to be a Happier MGTOW by Dating Overseas

How to be a Happier MGTOW by Dating Overseas

Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia If you’re looking for something to be outraged and mad about, you will find it. Be it politics, the culture wars, or gender dynamics, you will find it. Always. Some people define themselves by the anger, sadness, and resentment they...

Pitcairn Island: When is Free Land Worth the Price?

Pitcairn Island: When is Free Land Worth the Price?

Dateline: Mexico City, Mexico The Pitcairn Islands are looking for a little help with their dwindling population. So those innovative South Sea islanders have come up with a unique and tempting way to encourage immigration. They’ll give you free land.  What...

The Future of Digital Nomads

The Future of Digital Nomads

In this article, we discuss the future of digital nomads, the types of digital nomads, and how the Nomad Capitalist lifestyle differs from regular digital nomadism. The digital nomad lifestyle has gained exponential popularity following the pandemic. However, even...

Visas, Citizenship, and Passport FAQs

Visas, Citizenship, and Passport FAQs

Last Updated July 25, 2020 Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Every month, I get all sorts of questions about everything from second passports to offshore banking. Between this blog, my YouTube channel, and Quora, I’ve noticed a few questions from my followers that seem...

Remote Working 101: How To Build a Location Independent Team

Remote Working 101: How To Build a Location Independent Team

Last Updated July 27, 2020 Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia Going into 2017, I decided that the Nomad Capitalist theme for the year would be “home.” Thanks to that focus, 2017 was a successful year of searching for and cultivating a greater sense of home in my life and the...

The 10 Most Expensive Cities for Expat Living

The 10 Most Expensive Cities for Expat Living

This article discusses the ten most expensive cities in the world for expat living. Not all expats crave affordability and modest living. Some want all the nice things in life no matter where they go. If you're a high-net-worth individual looking for the most...

Living in Belgrade, Serbia: The Nomad Capitalist Guide

Living in Belgrade, Serbia: The Nomad Capitalist Guide

This article discusses living in Belgrade, Serbia. We will also discuss where to live in Belgrade, where to work, where to eat, and other things to do while you're in the capital of Serbia. Belgrade may be one of the most underrated European capitals, which is very...

Where to Register Your Yacht Offshore: the Ultimate Guide

Where to Register Your Yacht Offshore: the Ultimate Guide

Dateline: Belgrade, Serbia For the person who has successfully opened an offshore bank account, got a second passport and is living the lifestyle of their dreams traveling the world, the time has come to move on to the next level of flag theory. This new level is...

The 5 Countries with the Slowest Internet Speeds on Earth

The 5 Countries with the Slowest Internet Speeds on Earth

In this connected world, it is inconceivable to abstain from the internet. It might be nice to put down our phones for a few hours occasionally, maybe even for a few days but to cut it off completely is not feasible. From making calls to checking our messages or...

Lessons Learned from Obtaining Economic Citizenship

Lessons Learned from Obtaining Economic Citizenship

This is Week TwentyTwo of the 26 week series #MyEconomicCitizenship. Each week I give you a glimpse into my life as I share the ups and downs experienced in pursuit of a second passport through economic citizenship. Each feature includes my weekly journal walking you...

Is My Birthplace An Issue When Getting A Second Passport?

Is My Birthplace An Issue When Getting A Second Passport?

Dateline: Baku, Azerbaijan No matter where you obtain a second passport, your place of birth will always matter. I don’t mean this in a sentimental way, but rather as an admission of the limitations that come with obtaining a second passport.  For the most part,...

22 Things Being a Nomad Capitalist Has Taught Me

22 Things Being a Nomad Capitalist Has Taught Me

I am a seeker—someone who wants to find the best the world can offer. I want to initiate, I want to create, I want to discover places that are unknown, underrated—and see what lies behind the curtain. I am interested in a world that works and brings me more life. The...

The Nomad guide to international health insurance

The Nomad guide to international health insurance

Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia It’s a basic fact of life that — every once in a while — we all get sick, hurt, or have some other condition that requires medical attention. Being an expat does not change this reality. In fact, being an expat adds an extra twist to the...

Nomad Guide to Living in Colombia

Nomad Guide to Living in Colombia

Multinational corporations and expats are making the transition to Colombia's upscale living and bustling economy. Towering Andean peaks, mythical Amazon jungles, and pristine coastline all fuse into this economic and cultural hub. Endless landscapes, activities, and...

The 7 Habits of Successful Investors

The 7 Habits of Successful Investors

Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Contrary to popular belief, there are wealthy people just about everywhere you go. While many of you may have grown up, as I did, being taught to believe in the scarcity mindset, wealth is something that is not only preferable, but...

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