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Will the FATCA Filing Requirement Ever Be Repealed?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...
