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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

With its culture and charm, France has the world at its feet. There is nothing 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...

The 8 Most Livable Cities in Southeast Asia

The 8 Most Livable Cities in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is one of the first places people try out 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 what people often don't consider is that it's more than just a short-term place to vacation. It's...

Double a Penny for 30 days… Now Pay Taxes

Double a Penny for 30 days… Now Pay Taxes

Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia At Nomad Capitalist, we tend to speak primarily to six- and seven-figure entrepreneurs. As such, many of my articles on finance are meant for people who already know what they’re doing with money. If you have a boatload of debt or your...

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...

10 Non-CRS Countries For Banking Privacy in 2023

10 Non-CRS Countries For Banking Privacy in 2023

Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia “Where do you pay taxes?” From banks to brokerage accounts, asking the country where you are tax resident is now a common question. This follows years of banks asking “are you a US citizen or permanent resident?” to comply with FATCA,...

The World’s Highest Interest Rates at Offshore Banks 2022

The World’s Highest Interest Rates at Offshore Banks 2022

Dateline: Yerevan, Armenia Armenia just may be one of the hidden gems for tourists in the world. My new favorite hotel here, The Alexander, is quite possibly the best five-star hotel I’ve stayed at in the last year. Service here is excellent, from the surprisingly...

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

Dateline: Singapore All around the world, the War on Cash is intensifying. Just recently, a friend of mine in Chicago called me with what he thought was a weird story: he was trying to deposit $500 into his friend’s bank account at a local bank branch, and the bank...

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 2023

17 Countries with the Highest Tax Rates in The World in 2023

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...

11 Countries with The Lowest Taxes in Europe: 2023 Tax Guide

11 Countries with The Lowest Taxes in Europe: 2023 Tax Guide

Ever dreamed of living in Europe? Many of us have. However, 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. Here’s...

30 e Visa Countries to Visit: The 2023 Ultimate Guide

30 e Visa Countries to Visit: The 2023 Ultimate Guide

Last updated March 2023 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:...

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...

The Fastest Countries in The World to Become a Citizen

The Fastest Countries in The World to Become a Citizen

Last Updated December 9, 2019 Dateline: Tirana, Albania On my Youtube Channel, the most commonly asked question by far is, "where can I go to quickly get a second passport?" While people have always asked me about getting a second citizenship quickly, this question...

No Language Barrier: 15 Expat-Friendly Countries That Speak English

No Language Barrier: 15 Expat-Friendly Countries That Speak English

Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia You’ve been itching to live abroad or start working towards a second passport, but one thing stops 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...

Citizenship by Marriage: 13 Passports to get by Marrying a Foreigner

Citizenship by Marriage: 13 Passports to get by Marrying a Foreigner

Dateline: Tokyo, Japan For years, the stereotype of marrying a foreigner for a green card has been prevalent in the Western world. In modern Western culture, it is assumed that someone from an emerging economy marrying a US person or other Westerner is merely seeking...

Countries With No Property Taxes Where You REALLY Own Your Home

Countries With No Property Taxes Where You REALLY Own Your Home

Updated: July 21, 2020 Dateline: Belgrade, Serbia Here at Nomad Capitalist, we frequently discuss the idea that governments thrive on taxing the “evil rich.” It also gives birth to the question whether such a utopia exists where there are no property taxes. It’s no...

10 countries with the safest offshore banks in 2021

10 countries with the safest offshore banks in 2021

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 2022?

Which Countries Allow Dual Citizenship in 2022?

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

Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia Here at Nomad Capitalist, we are about going where you are treated best, which includes legally finding ways to avoid paying taxes that discourage smart investments and disrespect your capital.  We travel the world looking for places...

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

Almost a decade ago, we wrote an article about a list of non-extradition countries. Lists of extradition treaties are readily available from sources like the US government, and non-extradition countries are often mentioned on CNN or by the BBC whenever the latest...

Setting Up a Company in the UAE: The Ultimate Guide 2023

Setting Up a Company in the UAE: The Ultimate Guide 2023

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 company setup....

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 2023

Why Set Up a Panamanian Trust: The Ultimate Guide 2023

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 2023: The Ultimate Guide

How to Set Up a Luxembourg Trust in 2023: 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 2023

How to Set Up a Company in Barbados: The Ultimate Guide 2023

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 2023

Starting a Business in the Cook Islands: The Ultimate Guide 2023

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 World’s Best Countries to Retire In

The World’s Best Countries to Retire In

The world is a big place, and if you are choosing one of the best places to retire, it can also be daunting.  There are thousands of places you can choose as your next home, but where do you start?  What makes one country better than another? Is it because...

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...

Offshore Life Insurance: the Last “Tax Shelter” for US Citizens

Offshore Life Insurance: the Last “Tax Shelter” for US Citizens

Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia When it comes to taxes, US citizens get a raw deal. Not only do they have to pay tax on their worldwide income, but they have to pay it regardless of whether or not they actually live there. Aside from a bit of foreign earned income...

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

Dateline: Kazbegi, Georgia Despite what the media would have you believe, there are numerous legal and legitimate reasons 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...

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...

How to affordably ship your gold and silver overseas

How to affordably ship your gold and silver overseas

Dateline: Singapore Update 2023: Previously we've discussed tips on buying gold and the best countries to store your gold, but moving it there, that's another story. So in this article, we look at how you can move your gold from the US to a more secure offshore...

Why Banking with HSBC Hong Kong is No Longer Appealing

Why Banking with HSBC Hong Kong is No Longer Appealing

Dateline: Barcelona, Spain Admittedly, I’m not a “movie guy”, but one of my favorite movies of all time is the James Bond flick, The World is Not Enough.  In the first scene of the movie, Pierce Brosnan is in Bilbao, Spain haggling with Swiss bankers who helped...

How to secede from your country: a story of Venetian independence

How to secede from your country: a story of Venetian independence

Dateline: Venice, Italy In 421, wealthy merchants from Padua in what is now Italy founded the Republic of Venice to serve as a trading post on the Adriatic Sea. Back then, the Rialtine Islands and surrounding areas were little more than a somewhat organized group of...

The Best Offshore Banks for 2021 (Even for US Citizens)

The Best Offshore Banks for 2021 (Even for US Citizens)

Last Updated: August 4, 2021 Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  People often wonder which country has the best offshore banks.  And if you’re a six or seven-figure entrepreneur, you may be fairly protective of where you’re going to diversify your assets; you...

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 2023

How to Get Turkish Residence: The Ultimate Guide 2023

In this article we discuss how to get Turkish residence, the types of resident permits available and the benefits you can get by obtaining one. At Nomad Capitalist we frequently discuss the value of obtaining second residence as part of a plan B strategy or a step...

How to Get Residence in Thailand: The Ultimate Guide 2023

How to Get Residence in Thailand: The Ultimate Guide 2023

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 2023. In this guide, you'll...

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 2023

Taxes for Non-Residents in South Africa: The Ultimate Guide 2023

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 2023: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get Romanian Residence in 2023: The Ultimate Guide

This article discusses the Romanian residence, its eligibility requirements, benefits, and how to acquire it in 2023. Establishing residence in Romania gives you all the perks of an EU residence. Moreover, many Romanian residency options lead to citizenship,...

How to Establish Portugal Tax Residency in 2023: The Ultimate Guide

How to Establish Portugal Tax Residency in 2023: The Ultimate Guide

This article will take an in-depth look into establishing Portugal tax residency and its benefits. We will also talk about Portugal's tax system, non-habitual tax residence, and whether it's suitable for foreign investors. Portugal is one of the best EU countries 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...

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 2023

How to Get Montenegro Residency: The Ultimate Guide 2023

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 2023: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get Honduras Citizenship in 2023: 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 2023

How to Get Residence in Georgia: The Ultimate Guide 2023

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 2023

How to Get Costa Rica Residence: The Ultimate Guide 2023

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 2023

How to Obtain Bulgarian Residence: The Ultimate Guide 2023

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 Get Argentina Citizenship and Residency: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get Argentina Citizenship and Residency: The Ultimate Guide

Argentina may have gotten its name from the Latin word for silver, Argentum. Still, the country is pure gold for foreigners looking to establish residency or citizenship in a big country with diverse and exciting opportunities. Argentina is the second-largest country...

How to Get Malta Digital Nomad Visa in 2023

How to Get Malta Digital Nomad Visa in 2023

This article will discuss the Malta digital nomad visa, its eligibility criteria, and its benefits. While digital nomads have existed since the 90s, Estonia was the first to roll out an official digital nomad visa for freelancers and remote workers. Since then, over...

How to Get Italian Residence: The Ultimate Guide 2023

How to Get Italian Residence: The Ultimate Guide 2023

Would you like to know about Italian residency requirements? Second residence can be a life-changing experience. A residence permit in Italy can help you go where you're treated best.  Nomad Capitalist can do so much more for you than secure Italian residence. We...

How to Get Mexican Citizenship by Descent

How to Get Mexican Citizenship by Descent

Mexican citizenship by descent presents a distinctive opportunity for individuals seeking to reconnect with their heritage. This unique path allows people to embrace their ancestral roots while enjoying the many benefits that come with being a Mexican citizen. In this...

How to Get a French Residence Permit: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get a French Residence Permit: The Ultimate Guide

Welcome to our ultimate guide for obtaining a French residence permit in 2023. At Nomad Capitalist, we are dedicated to assisting global citizens in achieving maximum freedom, wealth, and opportunities. In this comprehensive guide, we will take a look at the necessary...

How to Get Colombian Residency and Citizenship in 2023

How to Get Colombian Residency and Citizenship in 2023

This article discusses how to get Colombian residency and citizenship, with information on the types of residence permits and visas available and what you need to apply.  We also look at how you can obtain citizenship in this fascinating country and the benefits...

How to Get Chile Residency: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get Chile Residency: The Ultimate Guide

In this article on Chile residency we discuss the benefits of Chilean residency and the process of how to apply for a residence permit in Chile.  Chile is a fascinating country with a rich culture and some of the most breathtaking natural scenery on earth. It...

Why Getting A Second Passport Is The Perfect Plan B

Why Getting A Second Passport Is The Perfect Plan B

We live in a time of economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Famous economists and financial analysts like Harry Dent and Peter Schiff are predicting a recession this year, and even if they're wrong, the economic environment will still remain fragile for some time.Are...

How to Get Residency in Serbia for Tax Purposes in 2023

How to Get Residency in Serbia for Tax Purposes in 2023

In this article, we'll look in-depth into how to get residency in Serbia for tax purposes, its benefits, and more. We'll also discuss the concepts of tax residency and in which circumstances being tax resident in Serbia can come in handy. Generally, people move away...

Cambodian CM2H vs. Thailand Golden Visa Programs 2023

Cambodian CM2H vs. Thailand Golden Visa Programs 2023

This article will discuss 10-year residence visas by Thailand and Cambodia - the Cambodian CM2H program and the Thailand Long Term Resident Visa. Home to three of the largest economies in the world by nominal GDP, Asia is an investment haven for foreign and local...

How to Get an Austrian Residence Permit: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get an Austrian Residence Permit: The Ultimate Guide

What is it about Austria that draws millions to the country each year? Is it the Alps, dense forests, and magnificent lakes? Is it Vienna - the former seat of the Holy Roman Empire? Or is it the pursuit of high quality of life? In truth, the charm of Austria includes...

How to Establish Residency in Albania: The Ultimate Guide

How to Establish Residency in Albania: The Ultimate Guide

Along the Adriatic Sea, surrounded by Greece, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Kosovo, lies a small country – Albania. At first glance, Albania doesn't really seem like a European country. It's not highly developed like Germany or the Netherlands, nor does it have...

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...

How to Establish Bermuda Residency in 2023: The Ultimate Guide 

How to Establish Bermuda Residency in 2023: The Ultimate Guide 

This ultimate guide will take an in-depth look into different routes to establishing a second residence in Bermuda residency, their eligibility criteria, and whether or not you should consider this beautiful country for your second home. At a glance, Bermuda seems...

How to Get Albanian Citizenship by Descent

How to Get Albanian Citizenship by Descent

How do you claim citizenship by descent in Albania? What treasure will you find in your family tree?  If you are concerned about the quality and quantity of education and healthcare options in your home country, you may be more impressed by what Albania has to...

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 Get Ecuador Residency and Citizenship by Investment

How to Get Ecuador Residency and Citizenship by Investment

In this article, we look at the different ways to get a residency visa in Ecuador and how to become an Ecuadorian citizen. We look at temporary residency and permanent residency applications, the documents required and the steps involved. We will focus on the five...

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...

Armenia Plans to Offer Citizenship for $100-150K Investment

Armenia Plans to Offer Citizenship for $100-150K Investment

We already highlighted Armenia as offering one of the world’s easiest citizenships and passports for 2022. There has been further development this October that makes it even easier for you to pocket a shiny new Armenian passport. While an Armenian passport is a Tier C...

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...

How to Get Armenian Citizenship and Residence: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get Armenian Citizenship and Residence: The Ultimate Guide

Gone are the days when North America and Western Europe were considered the pinnacle of civilization, modernity, and progress. The world has become a global village. Previously poor or distressed countries cleaned up their act and emerged as the most desired countries...

How to Get a Bahrain Golden Visa

How to Get a Bahrain Golden Visa

What are the Advantages of a Golden Visa in Bahrain? You will probably have a vague knowledge of Bahrain but would struggle to pin its location. Bahrain is a Middle East micro-state basking in a bay on the southwestern coast of the Persian Gulf. On February 7, 2022,...

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 say to our clients....

Living in Belize: An Expat Guide

Living in Belize: An Expat Guide

This expat guide is all about pros and cons of living in Belize. Belize is known as the jewel in the heart of the Caribbean basin. This small English speaking country in Central America has gorgeous nature, a slow pace of living, and locals who welcome expats with...

How to Get Romanian Citizenship by Descent

How to Get Romanian Citizenship by Descent

When you look at the world in general, you'll find popular countries and you'll find underrated countries that may not be known by most, yet they provide tons of value. We call these countries, hidden gems. In the world of RCBI (Residence/Citizenship by Investment),...

Retire in Panama: The Ultimate Guide for 2022

Retire in Panama: The Ultimate Guide for 2022

Benefits, challenges, and more - this article will discuss everything there is to know about retirement in Panama 2022. According to a study, an average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime - that's one-third of their life. After giving a lifetime of...

Retire in Mexico: The Ultimate Guide

Retire in Mexico: The Ultimate Guide

Mexico can become your perfect place to retire. After years of working non-stop, closing multi-million dollar deals, and expanding your business, this time has finally come. The time to think about your retirement in an idyllic place. But where should I go, you may...

Safest Countries for Women to Visit in 2022

Safest Countries for Women to Visit in 2022

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,...

How to Get Bulgarian Citizenship by Descent: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get Bulgarian Citizenship by Descent: The Ultimate Guide

As holistic service providers, we, at Nomad Capitalist, always strive to stay on top of everything in the world of immigration, taxation, RCBI, and everything related to it. We do all the legwork so you don't have to. When seven to eight-figure investors, businessmen,...

Digital Nomad Visa to Get in 2022

Digital Nomad Visa to Get in 2022

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

A record number of people are looking to leave the US after the recent overturning of Roe v Wade but that's not the only reason Americans are leaving. Wondering how to leave the US? You are not alone. America has come a long way since its independence in 1776. Once a...

UK Citizens Will Need ETIAS Visa Waiver to Enter EU Schengen Area

UK Citizens Will Need ETIAS Visa Waiver to Enter EU Schengen Area

Starting from 2023, UK citizens will need to apply and pay for an ETIAS visa waiver to enter the EU Schengen area. The pandemic has been anything but gentle to travelers. A great number of people found themselves stuck in one place, with their lifestyle compromised....

The 10 Worst Passports in 2023 (And Why They Don’t Matter)

The 10 Worst Passports in 2023 (And Why They Don’t Matter)

Passports are a physical representation of power, privileges, and rights. Having one of the most powerful passports opens more doors—in this case, borders that can improve your life. The best passports in the world give you the right to visit, stay longer, seek...

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...

The World’s Easiest Citizenships and Passports for 2022

The World’s Easiest Citizenships and Passports for 2022

One of our most sought-after services here at Nomad Capitalist is helping people get second residencies. Clients often come asking what is the quickest and easiest way to get residency somewhere outside of their home country. They want to have a Plan B, including a...

7 Easy “Back Pocket” Residence Permits in Europe

7 Easy “Back Pocket” Residence Permits in Europe

It’s common knowledge that the United States, Canada, and other similar western countries have lost their charm. Many people don’t even want to do business there. It has become well-known now that Asia is the place to be. However, regardless of this global change in...

The 2022 North Macedonia Citizenship By Investment Program

The 2022 North Macedonia Citizenship By Investment Program

The North Macedonian citizenship by investment program has been around for a while now, but you probably haven't heard. Due to the government's lack of marketing and North Macedonia being a somewhat under-the-radar country that gained NATO membership since March of...

The Second Citizenship Tax Mistake

The Second Citizenship Tax Mistake

At Nomad Capitalist, we've often had people come up to us with the impression that they avoid paying taxes by getting dual citizenship. This could not be further from the truth. Of course, by becoming a naturalized citizen of a particular country, you don't have to...

Why Chilean Citizenship is the Swiss Army Knife Passport

Why Chilean Citizenship is the Swiss Army Knife Passport

Here at Nomad Capitalist, we often recommend building your passport portfolio by obtaining a second passport in the shortest time possible.  The same goes for residence permit programs, particularly permanent residence permits, since these three documents...

4 Easy Residence Permits in Asia

4 Easy Residence Permits in Asia

As we all know, Asia is known for having great financial business, so moving there could be a great business move.But to do that, you’re going to need Asian second residency. From offshore banking to real estate investment to economic prosperity, the power has shifted...

Dual Citizenship Programs In Africa

Dual Citizenship Programs In Africa

In recent years we've seen African countries open their doors to foreigners looking for an African passport. We've previously discussed the most powerful passports in Africa, including South Africa, Ghana, and Mauritius.  These countries offer dual citizenship...

Moving to Grenada – Nomad Capitalist Guide 2023

Moving to Grenada – Nomad Capitalist Guide 2023

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...

Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa Guide 2023

Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa Guide 2023

What Is a digital nomad visa? How do I become a digital nomad in Costa Rica? Here will answer all your questions and give you a rundown of the requirements and application process. More and more countries are introducing digital nomad visas that allow you to work...

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 (and How to Land Them)

The Best Nomadic Lifestyle Jobs (and How to Land Them)

Digital nomad. A word that was covered in mystery ten years ago today is an increasing trend. People want to live their best life without being dependent on anything, and the idea of simultaneously working and traveling the world sounds very appealing to many. The...

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 say to our clients....

Living in Belize: An Expat Guide

Living in Belize: An Expat Guide

This expat guide is all about pros and cons of living in Belize. Belize is known as the jewel in the heart of the Caribbean basin. This small English speaking country in Central America has gorgeous nature, a slow pace of living, and locals who welcome expats with...

St Kitts Travel Guide for Families and Couples

St Kitts Travel Guide for Families and Couples

St Kitts and Nevis is a hidden treasure of the Caribbean sea. Caribbean islands may look alike. They all have blissful beaches, lush jungles, and crystal-clear blue ocean. But they are far from being the same. And if we had to pick one Caribbean destination where to...

44 Digital Nomad Visas to Get: The Ultimate Digital Nomad Visa List

44 Digital Nomad Visas to Get: The Ultimate Digital Nomad Visa List

The world has dramatically changed in the past few years thanks to the pandemic. Now, workers and location independent business owners everywhere realize they don't need to stay in one place to get work done. All that digital nomads need is a laptop and the legal...

Traveling to Antigua: Our Favorite Luxury Hotels

Traveling to Antigua: Our Favorite Luxury Hotels

Antigua and Barbuda is one of the best destinations in the Caribbean Sea. Sometimes, all you need is a tropical dream vacation. That's why digital nomads and entrepreneurs head to the Caribbean region. You can indulge in the beauty of multiple countries, but Antigua...

Safest Countries for Women to Visit in 2022

Safest Countries for Women to Visit in 2022

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

Mexico is one of our most loved destinations. We love it so much that we chose it as the location for our Offshore Conference. The vibrant culture, friendly people, and international and diverse flavors are just some things we adore about Mexico City. But besides...

A Nomad Guide: 7 Things to Do in Seychelles

A Nomad Guide: 7 Things to Do in Seychelles

Seychelles is an island paradise strategically located off East Africa, surrounded by the warm waters of the Indian ocean. The archipelagic, tropical country boasts scattered islands with long stretches of white sand beaches, rich flora and fauna, and friendly locals....

Millionaire Migration Trend: Best Places Wealthy People Live in

Millionaire Migration Trend: Best Places Wealthy People Live in

As major country collapses due to the effects of the covid pandemic, the world's wealthy are looking at Plan B to protect their other assets and ensure global mobility. The definition of 'wealthy' varies. But generally, HNWIs are hard-working millionaires--investors...

Digital Nomad Visa to Get in 2022

Digital Nomad Visa to Get in 2022

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

A record number of people are looking to leave the US after the recent overturning of Roe v Wade but that's not the only reason Americans are leaving. Wondering how to leave the US? You are not alone. America has come a long way since its independence in 1776. Once a...

UK Citizens Will Need ETIAS Visa Waiver to Enter EU Schengen Area

UK Citizens Will Need ETIAS Visa Waiver to Enter EU Schengen Area

Starting from 2023, UK citizens will need to apply and pay for an ETIAS visa waiver to enter the EU Schengen area. The pandemic has been anything but gentle to travelers. A great number of people found themselves stuck in one place, with their lifestyle compromised....

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...

No Language Barrier: Top 15 English-Speaking Countries for Expats

No Language Barrier: Top 15 English-Speaking Countries for Expats

Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia You’ve been itching to live abroad or start working towards a second passport, but one thing stops 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...

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

Here at Nomad Capitalist, we always encourage people to go where they’re treated best. This is something that we advocate for quite hard, and we’ve helped hundreds of people get second residence or second citizenship using a variety of different immigration schemes....

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, the Mediterranean Sea...

Living in Eastern Europe: The Hidden Gems

Living in Eastern Europe: The Hidden Gems

Almost everybody wants to go to Europe. It’s a dream that most people have. Often, they dream of waltzing through the dreamy streets of Paris or drinking sangria on the coasts of Spain. This is Europe that everybody seems to be talking about and most people aspire to...

Top 15 English Speaking Countries for Expats

Top 15 English Speaking Countries for Expats

Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia You’ve been itching to live abroad or start working towards a second passport, but one thing stops 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...

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

The Freedom of Being An Economic Citizen

Dateline: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia I’ve been thinking a lot about the different opportunities and freedoms that you enjoy as an economic citizen. It’s one of those things where you don’t entirely know what it looks like until you have it. But what are some of the...

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

Dateline: Kotor, Montenegro As unsexy as it might be, any time we discuss topics such as residency and citizenship applications — including economic citizenship — we have to discuss the necessary evil of paperwork. I’ve had to deal with it, and you’ve had to deal with...

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

The city-state of Singapore is a popular expat destination, with people from many different cultures now living in Singapore. The country has four official languages: Malay, English, Tamil, and Mandarin. Singapore is known for being clean and safe. It boasts one of...

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

The Easiest Countries to Move to From the USA

Dateline: Bogota, Colombia 2020 was a record year at Nomad Capitalist in terms of US citizens calling us to help them create not only a backup plan for citizenship and banking worldwide to protect themselves in the event that things got worse but also requesting our...

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...

The 6 Best Places to Live in Montenegro for Expats

The 6 Best Places to Live in Montenegro for Expats

Dateline: Belgrade, Serbia I’ve been talking about Montenegro as a lifestyle destination for Nomad Capitalists for years.  Sure, they make it ridiculously easy to plant your business flag in the country by letting you set up a company with almost no hassle. ...

The 4 Best Places to Live in Malaysia for Expats

The 4 Best Places to Live in Malaysia for Expats

Dateline: Belgrade, Serbia For years, I’ve been telling my readers, viewers, and clients that Malaysia is a great, business-friendly, affordable, and pleasant place to live as a Nomad Capitalist, whether it’s full-time or as a part-time base in your personalized...

Living a Nomadic Lifestyle with Children and Family

Living a Nomadic Lifestyle with Children and Family

Dateline: Central Serbia Living life as a Nomad Capitalist is not much different from living life any other way. Things are going to change and you’ll have to learn how to adapt.  My life as a Nomad Capitalist now is very different than it was when I first...

The Cheapest and Safest Places to Live in The World

The Cheapest and Safest Places to Live in The World

Dateline: Mladenovac, Serbia What are the cheapest and safest places to live in the world?  A lot of people want to know where they can live to get good value for their money without sacrificing safety.  And rightfully so. Safety and good living conditions...

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. ...