Last updated: March 26, 2017 Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Nearly five years ago, I was engaged. And with only a few weeks before the wedding, we decided to call things off. Anyone who has been through such an experience knows just how much is involved. Heck, any breakup is difficult and comes with a lot […]
Being a perpetual traveler (PT) is a lifestyle we have spoken about for a long time at Nomad Capitalist and the perfect complement to Flag Theory. Living a life on the go can keep yourself out of one country’s tax net and live a life of freedom where even your sales tax is refunded. Living as […]
Dateline: Blackpool, United Kingdom After thirty years as an expatriate (with twenty years in one country) I’ve discovered there are basically three types of expats living in every corner of the world. The fact is, there is no right or wrong way to be an expat. It’s about freedom, and freedom is about living the way […]
Chile has one of the fastest-growing economies in South America. It’s a country that’s stable, rich in natural resources, and features large swathes of untouched nature (as well as world-renowned vineyards – great for wine lovers seeking Chile permanent residency). In recent years, Chile has emerged as a haven for expats looking to relocate to […]
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Happy New Year. It’s a holiday and I figured we ought to have some fun as we kick off a prosperous 2015. I spent New Year’s Eve here in Kuala Lumpur at the city’s biggest tourist attraction: the Petronas Towers. I met up with fellow nomads from around the world who […]
These days, more and more sovereign countries are offering citizenship by investment programs to those seeking a second passport. The process is simple: for example, you can invest a six-figure sum in one of a number of Caribbean nations, and you can become a bona fide citizen there in anywhere from three to twelve months. The long-running St. […]
The Global Peace Index measures the peacefulness of 163 countries by assessing and ranking various attributes such as military expenditure, political instability, and civil liberties. It uncovers loads of interesting stats and facts…some of which are rather alarming. For instance, according to the latest study, violent demonstrations and external conflicts saw the most significant increase between […]
Dateline: Tartu, Estonia As a perpetual traveler, medical insurance can be a touchy subject. Sure, it’s easy to obtain health insurance as an expat, or even someone with no permanent address as is my case. If you still maintain citizenship in your home country, it’s relatively easy to get a “permanent address” there and sign […]
Dateline: Managua, Nicaragua Driving to O’Hare Airport in Chicago yesterday was a disaster. Winter weather in much of the United States is just a fact of life. Month after month, year after year, it becomes harder to get to school, to work, or just around town. While you can’t blame Chicago for the horrible weather, […]
It’s barely a one-hour flight from Seoul’s Incheon airport to the capital city of the self-governing Jeju Island off the southern coast of the Korean peninsula. They call it the “Island of the Gods.” It’s a popular destination for Korean honeymooners and Asian tourists from across the region. Yet, almost nobody outside of the area […]
Dateline: Davao, Philippines There are perhaps few places on earth where Christmas is more widely and lovingly celebrated than the Philippines. In the extended family culture here, everyone gets together for big meals and time together. Earlier this week, I met up with Justin Cooke from Empire Flippers, an online business that helps location independent […]
Dateline: Cebu, Philippines With all of the madness coming out of western governments today, it’s increasingly common for even the most benign critics of the state to ask “can I lose my citizenship?” In fact, you can… An Iraqi-born man British citizen has just been stripped of his British citizenship. And it’s not the first […]
Dateline: Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Philippines Finding the right place to live overseas can be a challenge. Here in Asia, some of the most livable cities come with steep price tags. Barely one week ago, I was in Singapore meeting with offshore gold guru Torgny Persson, who will be speaking at our Passport to Freedom […]
Last updated February 10, 2021 Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia In this day and age, having fast internet is a necessity. Whether you’re a serious location independent entrepreneur, running a local business, or just a casual surfer, slow internet is a real drag. It’s bad for business, and in today’s connected world, it can cause stress […]
Dateline: Jakarta, Indonesia I have friends who, despite my commandment to never live or do business there, still live in Southern California. I lived there myself for seven months, many years ago, when my career and first business were just starting to take off — and I’m still dealing with nonsense from the government mafia […]
[Editor’s Note: Pete Sisco, author of The Freedom App, is filling in for Andrew today while he’s in transit to Indonesia.] Dateline: Murcia, Spain Living and working the location independent lifestyle is the way of the future, no doubt about it. If you aren’t familiar with the concept of location independence, it involves living wherever […]
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia I was reminded of an important lesson yesterday. It all started with my coming ill on Friday. Really ill. I spent the weekend in bed, sick as a dog. Fevers as high as 103.5 Fahrenheit, striking chills, a stinging throat, and a general sense of malaise. I didn’t want to reach […]
Reporting from: Udon Thani, Thailand I’ve been stuck in airport limbo for most of the day, so please excuse the brevity of this post. After a month on the ground in Thailand, I’m getting out before I overstay my visa at midnight and get thrown in a holding cell by the local gestapo. Over the […]
Reporting from: Bangkok, Thailand The idea of living in Thailand sounds good to a lot of expats. Just look around Bangkok and you’ll see any number of location independent entrepreneurs as well as lawyers, accountants, and all sorts of other professionals from around the western world. Some may disagree with me, but here are my […]
Reporting from: Bangkok, Thailand I’ve never much been a fan of literature. To me, if it didn’t actually happen, I don’t care much to read about it. It’s the same type-A mindset that led me start businesses at a very young age and pour myself into work. But something about Franz Kafka’s stories always spoke […]
Reporting from: Bangkok, Thailand I’ll never forget standing in Lisbon, Portugal at nine years old as my parents I were on a day tour of Portugal’s capital. When our guide learned we were from the United States, he replied that one of Portugal’s top officials had just gone to there for medical care. He wasn’t […]
Reporting from: Bangkok, Thailand Yesterday was a day of extremes. I had a fantastic lunch consisting of smoked duck and gruyere spring rolls, followed by a great spicy pasta with wine. My dinner was far more spartan: a $6 two-course feast of “Muslim Thai” food in a back alley in Bangkok. And I washed it […]
Reporting from: Siem Reap, Cambodia This is the other side of Cambodia: laid back, more rural, more touristy. The economy in Siem Reap is based around the hordes of tourists that descend upon temples like Angkor Wat in the soon-to-arrive high season when the rain stops. Just a few minutes away from the shrines, many […]
Reporting from: Phnom Penh, Cambodia It was a lazy weekend. I admit that – outside of meetings with investors here – I’ve been hunched over my MacBook practically 24/7 the last few weeks as we launch new products and promote our Passport to Freedom event in January. Yesterday was not much of an exception. After […]
Reporting from: Phnom Penh, Cambodia I believe we are creatures of habit. As human beings, we’re easily influenced by what other people tell us. Despite a desire to cater to logic, it’s easy to get bogged down by thoughts entirely built up by emotions. We make decisions based on thoughts of scarcity, fear, and greed. […]
Reporting from: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam I spent Sunday night excitedly watching a discussion unfold on Facebook. The only thing missing was popcorn. (Microwaves aren’t so common here.) A Western female expat living here in Ho Chi Minh City posted a comment on Facebook about where to find expat men who were willing to […]
Reporting from: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam They say water seeks its own level. Perhaps that’s why thousands of US citizens are handing in their US passports at the local embassy and saying “Thanks, but no thanks”. They’ve joined the fast-growing movement of Americans who have chosen to renounce citizenship. In just the second quarter […]
Reporting from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Before the United States failed to stop the spread of communism in the Vietnam War, it also failed to stop it ninety miles off its coastline. On the heels of the Escambray Rebellion in the 1960s in Cuba, those who were switching alliances against Castro and his communist […]
Reporting from: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam It must have been my lucky day. But I’m not a thief, so I left empty-handed. Walking down one of the main streets in Ho Chi Minh City’s central District 1, I came upon a stash of Patek Philippe watches left right on top of a glass display […]
Last updated September 16, 2020 Dateline: Hoi An, Vietnam There are a few rules I try to live by. One of them is to be well-dressed and presentable, even if it has gone out of fashion among Americans in favor of wearing pajamas on an airplane. To me, there’s nothing quite like a great custom […]
Reporting from: Hue, Vietnam You wouldn’t guess by looking at it, but this small city in Central Vietnam was the imperial city of the entire country under the last ruling dynasty. In 1802, Emperor Gia Long ascended to the throne. For the next 143 years, his family’s Nguyen Dynasty would rule Vietnam. However, it would […]
Reporting from: Ha Noi, Vietnam I almost got killed today. Actually, I almost got killed a lot of times. If I had to guess, I’d say it was close to 87. Truth is, I lost count after a dozen or so. Crossing the street in Vietnam is quite the task. It requires laser-like precision and […]
Reporting from: Tai O, Hong Kong On a short cab ride yesterday, I told the driver which hotel to take me to. He grunted and started driving away. I tried to hand him a paper with the address in Cantonese, but he wouldn’t accept it. When I asked my travel companion, in English, if the […]
The world’s best GMO free countries may be the perfect place to live abroad if you want healthier food. As a US person by birth, it’s easy to get caught up in all of the economic reasons for internationalization. After all, we’re called Nomad Capitalist for a reason. But all the financial protection in the […]
This weekend, I aired a radio interview with libertarian icon Adam Kokesh. Adam was arrested earlier this year attending a rally against the police state, and has been arrested for civil disobedience before. I asked him what he thought about the idea that his mostly younger followers should be moving overseas to find their own […]
Thinking about moving your business or assets offshore? Then, it’s wise to first get your head around the tangled web of international law, especially extradition. But even before you immerse yourself in that, take note that no matter how far you go, you can’t outrun the long arm of the law. With that warning firmly […]
“Go where you’re treated best”. That was the simple philosophy with which I started Nomad Capitalist. It’s simple, really; why would you stay somewhere where you’re not appreciated or unable to maximize your talents fully? Beyond matters of capitalism, it’s also a general philosophy that applies to many other aspects of life. At its core, […]
Last updated June 10, 2021 Looking for total tax freedom and a taste of island life to go with it? These island nations not only provide gorgeous scenery; they’re perfectly happy to let you earn all the money you want without dipping their hand into the pot. The tax policy is as laid back as […]
Last Updated: June 17, 2021. Dateline: Mexico City, Mexico Throughout Spain, the feeling about the economy is grim. This beautiful country, full of amazing culture and cuisine, has fallen to its knees with no solutions for getting up. Yet, on its tip lies a tiny territory many have heard of, but few can find on […]
I was talking about traveling abroad with a close friend of mine recently. I was showing him the twenty or so countries I’ll be living in or visiting in the next year or so, and I could tell he was intrigued. His mind was blown when I said my hotel room in Siem Reap, Cambodia […]
Reporting from: Bandar Sari Begawan, Brunei I could be locked up for writing this. It’s important to realize that low taxation are just one element of economic freedom. The former alone does not guarantee the latter. An excellent illustration that principle is here in the tiny Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam. Thanks to a pure geological […]
Reporting from: Makati, Philippines The real estate market here in Manila is exploding. Everywhere you turn, there’s a sign for a new development. Condos are the thing in this city of twelve million people – space is limited – and it seems everywhere you turn, there’s a new one going up around you. Donald Trump […]
In the television series The Prisoner, a British secret agent quits his job and is gassed in his room while packing for a vacation. Upon waking, he finds himself in a mysterious resort-like prison located in a coastal village. Here, men are identified not by their names but by their numbers. He is Number Six. […]
It doesn’t get any more mainstream than the New York Times. American conservatives of all stripes bash it as the standard bearer of Old Guard liberalism. Yet a recent interactive feature in the paper showcased a number of emerging markets tourism destinations as travel “must sees”. Many Americans are unaware of the New Golden Age […]
While western “free markets” and dictatorships alike are running yearly budget deficits, there are still solid countries that aren’t spending beyond their means. A budget surplus… Imagine that, right? Our readers understand that countries with their fiscal house in order provide better prospects for banking, doing business, and relocation. Here are several developed countries with […]
Dateline: Houston, United States I’m at the Houston airport’s United Club now, spending a three-hour layover on a mileage run that will take me in every direction across the U.S. over the course of fourteen hours today. I’ve always felt strangely at home at airports; they’re a great place to let your imagination run wild. […]
Find answers to some of the most common questions regarding Nomad Capitalist, what we do and how we can help.
Nomad Capitalist is a boutique consulting firm that has guided more than 1,500 clients from over 100 countries in obtaining second passports and citizenships, relocating strategically, building offshore wealth structures, and exploring legal pathways to reduce tax exposure.
The firm does not provide specific legal or tax advice, but offers expert insight and strategic resources designed to help clients pursue greater freedom, international diversification, and financial independence.
We must adhere to OFAC regulations (Office of Foreign Assets & Control). We will also soon be adhering to the following standards: KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering).
There are no hidden costs. Your budget spells out exactly what is included and what is not. Planning and implementation are priced separately: the planning fee covers the creation of your plan, and implementation has its own fee based on the final scope of work.
We do not bill by the hour — fees are fixed and agreed in advance.
We cannot guarantee government, bank, vendor, legal, residency, citizenship, passport, or real estate outcomes with 100 percent certainty. What we can do is help select realistic options, prepare a strong file, coordinate the right vendors, avoid avoidable mistakes, and keep the process moving with the highest possible chance of success.
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The company has cybersecurity and confidentiality standards covering sensitive and protected information, restricted AI use with client data, access controls, and compliance documentation.
Compliance checks may include screening for risk indicators and escalation if there are signs of tax non-compliance, fraud, or criminal concerns.
We do not look at tax, immigration, banking, asset protection and lifestyle as separate decisions. Unlike a single tax advisor, lawyer or immigration specialist, Nomad Capitalist architects the whole plan: we design the roadmap, bring in the right specialists and make sure every piece works together.