‘You can leave Hong Kong, but it will never leave you'. The words of Nury Vittachi, science fiction writer and author of The City of Dreams, still ring true and perfectly capture...
7 Ways to Prepare for Higher Taxes in Your Home Country
If you think high taxes are inevitable, or you're so worn down by the increasing financial demands of living in the so-called advanced, democratic West, you’re not alone. ...
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...
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...
The 183-Day International Tax Myth
For many people, the mere mention of 'international tax law' and 'the 183-day tax myth' is enough to start lowering eyelids and shut down entire conversations. Start the same...
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 Zero or Low Taxes in Ecuador
Latin America is one of the most accessible regions in the world to get residence and, in many cases, second citizenship. There are numerous options in Spanish-speaking...
What is a Territorial Tax System and How to Use One to Pay Zero Tax?
You would be wrong to think that you must move to a country with a headline 0% tax rate, such as the UAE or Vanuatu, to minimise your taxes. The truth is that many other...
The Ultimate Guide To International Trusts
While foreign jurisdictions can seem distant and unfamiliar, the benefits of offshore trusts are numerous and worth taking note of. Having an offshore trust can provide...
Is Puerto Rico a Tax Haven?
Puerto Rico means: ‘rich port’. While this may have been the case in the past, unfortunately, the gorgeous island in the Gulf of Mexico has suffered many economic setbacks in...
