As a non-resident or even someone who’s renounced US citizenship, it’s still relatively easy to open a US bank account. While there are plenty of benefits to opening a US bank...
Who is a US Person for Tax Reasons?
This is the story of an Australian man named Tom who accidentally became a US person. Tom’s story is a cautionary tale that attests to the complex and difficult nature of...
How to Get a Gold-Backed Debit Card
When was the last time your boss crossed your palm with silver, or you paid for your groceries with the last few gold doublets in your pocket? It's been a while, hasn't it?...
16 Countries with No Income Tax
At Nomad Capitalist, our motto is simple: go where you’re treated best. But finding that place can be complicated, so a major part of going where you’re treated best is choosing...
The 4 Income Tax Systems Around the World
As you formulate a legal strategy to lower your tax bill, you’ll need to understand how different countries tax their citizens and residents and how those tax systems affect...
The Substantial Presence Test: Why Nomads Should Limit US Travel
You could be living the nomadic dream - bouncing between countries, chasing the sun, ticking off bucket list cities and building your business from anywhere in the world. ...
What Can You Buy With Bitcoin? 5 Ways to Pay with Crypto
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia So, what can you actually buy with Bitcoin? Just a few years ago, you couldn’t buy much of anything. In fact, the first-ever crypto purchase was...
The World’s Highest Government Bond Interest Rates
Bond yield is, essentially, the amount of money an investor who bought a government-issued bond gets from owning the debt as a percentage of the current price. So, once a year,...
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...
The Best Emerging Markets for Investing in Africa
For years, we've been both fascinated and mystified by the opportunities and the idea of investing in Africa. As small entrepreneurs, you may not be interested in extracting...
