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...
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...
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...
Places to Live Under US$1,000 per Month
If you only had US$1,000 per month to live on, where would you go – and why? Whether you’re living off investment interest or starting over from virtual scratch, there are...
Banking in the Cayman Islands: The Ultimate Guide
When you think of offshore banking, the Cayman Islands is among the first countries that come to mind, partly due to how it’s portrayed in movies and the media. However, the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Cheapest Offshore Companies to Incorporate
Last Updated July 25, 2020 Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia Where’s the cheapest place to incorporate offshore? I’ll just tell you: Depending on a few variables, you are usually going...
Form 8858: US Taxes on Foreign Disregarded Entities
All expat or US taxpayers who own a foreign business or have an interest in a foreign business (corporation, partnership or LLC) must complete and file a number of forms with...
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...
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 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) works very hard to make the latter...
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...
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 -...
How to Open a Bank Account in Malta (as a Non-resident)
There are several reasons why Malta is an incredibly popular destination for wealthy expats. On the surface, there’s the golden Mediterranean sunshine, the lush coastal...
What is FATCA?: the Ultimate Guide
More than a decade after the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) became law, its global impact is still being felt. What began as a US attempt to crack down on...
The Best Offshore Banks for 2025
When it comes to offshore banking, one of the most common questions that we get from readers is, 'What are the best offshore banks?' If you're a seven- or eight-figure...
