Dateline: Belgrade, Serbia I got rejected, and I want to tell you about it. (More on that in a moment.) I decided to extend my stay in Belgrade for a few days in order to do some...
The 5 Best Countries for Judicial Independence and Rule of Law
How important is judicial independence and the rule of law? What makes a nation truly just and free in a way that protects its citizens and ensures an equal distribution of...
Banking in China: Once easy, now closed to foreigners
Dateline: Beijing, China I touched down in Beijing two days ago and have been busy working on planting some new flags. While the official purpose of my visit is...
How to Avoid High Offshore Bank Fees
To continue operating, a bank needs to look after its own bottom line, and so it passes fees on to the customer. It is not all bad news though. There are some benefits to using...
Want to Lower Your Taxes? DON’T Move To Florida or Nevada
We all know someone who has done it. No doubt you have a friend or colleague who has vowed to never pay high taxes in California ever again, packing their bags for sunny,...
How to get second residency in the Netherlands
Dateline: Istanbul, Turkey In August, I went back to Amsterdam for the first time since I was eight years old. It's an interesting city and a nice place to live; plus the people...
How to get a Chinese visa: the Ultimate Guide
Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia For once, having a US passport gives its holder an advantage. US citizens have slightly less visa-free travel access than most countries in developed...
The 5 Most Underrated Countries for Expat Living
Dateline: Kotor, Montenegro We’ve talked before about the various ways to live as Nomad Capitalist. It’s all about living where you want, but there are also different styles and...
4 Key Retirement Plans for the 21st Century: What’s Yours?
Dateline: Yerevan, Armenia Preparing for the future... It's one of those things we all know we have to address. It's also one of those things few properly manage if they do so at...
The Best Countries for Offshore Gold Storage
The price of gold grew by more than 20% in 2024 alone, and its value continues to climb steadily, continuing a bullish trend that has seen its price double over the last ten...
Expat Social Security Taxes: A Country-by-Country Guide
The lure of international expansion for US citizens often masks a hidden danger – unexpected social security tax liabilities. Many businesses, particularly US citizens...
What is A “Bad Passport” and Why You Should Have It?
Passports are a physical representation of power, privileges, and rights. They give you the right to travel, stay, and even seek opportunities in various countries. ...
How to Get Your Social Security Benefits While Living Overseas
The U.S. government doesn't formally track how many US citizens live overseas, perhaps because it’s such a hard number to calculate. However, recent estimates put the figure at...
How to Get Unlimited Access to Africa
Some of our clients love the idea of having a passport for every habitable continent. Is this something that resonates with you? Every continent has something to offer,...
How to close an overseas bank account (and why you should avoid HSBC)
Dateline: Montreal, Canada One of the first steps toward internationalization that I recommend is opening a foreign bank account. Moving part of your money into another country's...
It’s getting harder to qualify for these second residency programs
Dateline: Hong Kong Almost thirty years ago, Hong Kongers were freaking out about their return to China. No one knew what would happen, but they didn’t think the news was...
How to Choose The Best Offshore Service Providers?
Our founder, Andrew Henderson, has 17 years of experience making connections with professionals offshore and has made no secret of the fact that hiring the best service providers...
Don’t Fall For This Fake Passport Scam
There is no doubt that getting a second passport is an essential step in designing your offshore strategy. Whether to secure your Plan B, increase investment opportunities, or...
Your Guide to Tax in Portugal for Expats
Although Portugal has ended its NHR program, the country can still be a relatively tax-friendly destination for foreigners. Here’s what you need to know about tax in Portugal for...
Are You Sure Your Second Passport Is Good Enough?
Even our founder, Andrew Henderson, while traveling with his US passport, has had some interesting experiences at airport security. On one particular incident, while flying...
