What do Elizabeth Taylor, Yul Brynner, TS Eliot and Tina Turner have in common? They all left the United States of America. No, they didn't just jump on a plane and jet off on...
The Cost to Renounce US Citizenship
For the better part of a century, we’ve been told that taxes are the price we pay for living in ‘civilisation’. Governments, from France to the United States, have long bought...
Living in Belize: an Expat Guide for 2025
Often overlooked by travellers and investors alike, Belize is regularly called the ‘jewel of the Caribbean basin’ by those in the know, even though it’s technically part of...
How to Leave the United States and Where to Go Next: 5 Easy Steps
The US has come a long way since its independence in 1776. Once a country synonymous with pride, freedom and opportunities, the US, for many, has turned a bleak corner. US...
The Pros and Cons of Renouncing US Citizenship
There’s something romantic about the idea of stepping off a plane (or boat, depending on your preferences) and into a brave new world. While most of us have taken a holiday or...
Form I-407: How to Relinquish Your Green Card
This article discusses Form I-407 (Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status), its filing process, and the consequences of filing it. We will also discuss some...
Will the FATCA Filing Requirement Ever Be Repealed?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 -...
The Cost to Renounce Citizenship Around the World
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia I was in Langkawi, Malaysia, when the US government announced that it was going to raise the fee to renounce citizen ship from $450 to $2,350. I...
The Tax Consequences of Renouncing US Citizenship
Renouncing US citizenship is a life-changing decision that comes with both significant responsibilities and potential rewards. For those considering this bold move,...
Why and How I Renounced My US Citizenship: My Expatriation Story
At the tail end of 2017, I renounced my US citizenship. This is not a topic that I had planned to discuss. But I felt that you deserved to hear about a decision this big. As...