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...
Malta Citizenship by Investment Replaced by New Naturalisation Program
***News Alert*** *Readers should note that as of April 29, 2025, Malta’s MEIN program has been declared illegal by the EU’s highest court. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has...
CFC Rules: Taxes on Controlled Foreign Corporations
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia In the world of business, we're taught to keep things as simple as possible, so we often think of concepts in the simplest possible terms. So,...
A List of the World’s Best Mailbox Forwarding Services
Last Updated: October 6, 2021 One of the most frustrating things for a digital nomad or perpetual traveler is figuring out how to receive your mail. Many people who are...
FBAR Form Filing & Due Dates: The Ultimate Guide
FBAR is an acronym commonly used to refer to FinCEN Form 114, “Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.” When filing FBAR, you need to make sure that you get everything...
FAQs: Tax Incentives and Moving to Puerto Rico
In this article, we've compiled a list of frequently asked questions regarding Puerto Rico, visiting it, moving there, what it could mean for your taxes, and more. For some – but...
Form 8833: How to Claim Income Tax Treaty Benefits
This article explores how to take advantage of the provisions in tax treaties to reduce your taxes on foreign-earned income. Say you’re a six- or seven-figure US-based...
Ten Countries with the Lowest Minimum Wage
The minimum wage has been a controversial topic since its invention at the end of the 19th Century. Most economists consider the minimum wage a harmful decision that affects both...
The Big Mac Index and Global Currencies
Not everyone finds macroeconomics as riveting a subject as we do here at Nomad Capitalist, but thanks to the Economist Magazine’s Big Mac Index, concepts like Purchasing Power...
How to Open an Offshore Bank Account in Bermuda
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia For the past few years, I've advocated the idea that onshore is the new offshore, so you might be wondering why I decided to write about opening...
How to Open an Australian Bank Account as a Non-Resident
If you’re thinking about opening a foreign bank account, Australia might not be the first destination that springs to mind. After all, it's not a classic offshore hub like the...
How to Get US Citizenship: The Ultimate Guide
Throughout its history, the United States has attracted immigrants from all over the world seeking a better life. The US is, after all, a large and diverse country with plenty of...
Your Biggest Questions about Citizenship, Visas and Passports
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Every month, I get all sorts of questions about everything from second passports to offshore banking. Between this blog, my YouTube channel, and...
What are the Benefits of Dual Citizenship in 2024?
Dateline: Singapore In this article we discuss the benefits of dual citizenship, how it works and also some countries that allow dual citizenship for US citizens. Whether it’s...
Tax Optimization: Dual Citizenship Taxes
Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia A couple of months ago, I sat down with an Australian man named Jake to discuss his interest in dual citizenship. He seemed very eager to get a second...
Invest in Tbilisi, Georgia Real Estate: The Ultimate Guide
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Four years ago, I was sitting at a cafe after meeting an attorney. Over the next four years, this attorney would become one of the best in my...
How to Open a US Bank Account as a Non-Resident
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...
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...
Giving Your Child Brazilian Birthright Citizenship
Any new relationship can throw up an array of challenges and even when you make the decision to marry or move in together, things just get more complicated. At some point, you...
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. ...
