‘The two hardest things to say in life are hello for the first time and goodbye for the last.’ American author Moira Rodgers could have been discussing renouncing US citizenship...
A US Expat’s Guide to the Foreign Tax Credit
The threat of double taxation – being taxed twice on income earned outside the US – isn’t new. It dates back to 1918 when Congress recognised the problem and introduced the...
Why Establish an Offshore Company in Hong Kong?
With its unique position to offer connectivity between mainland China and the rest of the world, Hong Kong could well be described as a natural choice for companies to establish...
A Guide to Unearned Income and How It’s Taxed
Passive income is great, right? A 'fire and forget' financial missile that, once set up, will supply you with an endless supply of money without requiring you to do anything:...
Offshore Tax Strategy: Go Where You’re Treated Best
On the subject of giving advice, perhaps the American poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou put it best: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know...
Why Open an Offshore Company in the Bahamas?
Like many island nations in the West Atlantic Ocean, the Bahamas is known for its pristine white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and barrier reefs. Nothing new there. What is...
Why Incorporate a British Virgin Islands (BVI) Company?
The Virgin Islands, commonly referred to as the British Virgin Islands (BVI), is a British Overseas Territory consisting of four larger islands to the east of Puerto Rico in the...
Five Low-Tax Countries for Expats in 2025
For most expats, the complex world of international taxes is often an afterthought. They read an article online about Malta’s unique corporate tax incentives or see a video of a...
Thailand’s New Low-Tax System for 2024
From the 1970s hippie trail to full moon parties and the influx of travellers following in the footsteps of Alex Garland’s famous novel The Beach, generations of Westerners have...
What is Panama’s Qualified Investor ‘Red Carpet’ Visa?
If you imagine Panama is full of dirt roads, rural squalor and economic disadvantage, think again. For one, Panama City, like an emerging Miami with tall skyscrapers and...
Offshore Holding Company Benefits for Entrepreneurs and Investors
Diverse and often misunderstood, holding companies play a unique role in today's society and for many entrepreneurs they're a critical part of any business entity. But that...
How to Get Serbian Citizenship by Exception
What do Johnny Depp, Steven Seagal and Ralph Fiennes have in common? Well, apart from the obvious fact that they are all famous actors, each of them has been granted...
The Tax Rebate System for Malta Companies
Nomad Capitalist founder Andrew Henderson likes to tell us that his wise and aged grandmother liked nothing better than to pour cold water on any exciting (and potentially...
3 Ways to Pay Lower Taxes as a US Citizen
Whether you agree with Donald Trump or not, even the most ardent patriot or the most dissenting liberal can acknowledge that the United States may no longer be considered...
How to Pay Zero or Low Taxes in Singapore (Territorial Tax)
There’s a reason Singapore regularly tops the survey charts when it comes to quality of life. A city–state with five million inhabitants packed into an area of 275 square...
Do US Expats Pay State Taxes?
Aside from its breathtaking beauty and being the most populous island in Samoa, Upolu boasts a rather more dubious claim – it’s home to the most remote McDonald’s restaurant on...
Dubai Taxes: Why Dubai Isn’t as Tax-Free as You Think
Where do you begin when describing Dubai? After all, this is a city with an aquarium and underwater zoo, a colossal Diplodocus skeleton and over 1,400 retail stores and...
How to Pay Low Taxes with Gibraltar Category Two
Enjoying a coffee at one of the many cafes on Gibraltar’s lively Main Street is an adventure in itself. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee blends with the scent of the sea, while...
Are Financial Transaction Taxes (FTTs) a Waste of Time?
The concept of a Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) is not new, but a move to impose it gained traction after 2008's financial crisis and, more recently, FTTs have found themselves...
How to Live in Italy and Pay Low Taxes
The heavenly aroma from Rome’s Pasticceria, the eclectic mix of art, fashion and awe-inspiring architecture, the endless varieties of gelato and sublime pasta dishes – time spent...
