If you tell someone that you secured Caribbean citizenship by investment (CBI), they may sneer or even ridicule you or your choice of passport. Many people call passports...
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This article dispels the most common myths about giving up American citizenship and the importance of transparency in the realm of going offshore and internationalizing your...
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This article lists the six cheapest cities in North America for digital nomads. The cities have been chosen based on their cost of living, accessibility, taxes, sense of...
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...
The Benefits of Owning International Real Estate
Last Updated July 27, 2020Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Recently, I attended a talk by a financial guru who specializes in diversification. Although he had plenty of good...
What is the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) for Banking?
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Over the past decade, the world of offshore banking has changed for good. In the past, most people viewed offshore banking as a way for the...
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...
14 Easy Second Residency Programs Anyone Can Get
Of everything that we publish here at Nomad Capitalist – and we create lots of content given the scope of our international reach – the most popular articles are those that deal...
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...
Nomad Capitalist FAQs
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSEach month, we get 4000+ messages from readers and people who would like help. If you’re new to Nomad Capitalist – or even if you’ve been here for a...
How to Get Citizenship Through Military Service
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia As you can probably tell by reading my blog, I'm a citizenship geek. The other day, I was in an embassy to give a visa interview, and they asked...
US FEIE: How the Bona Fide Residence Test Works
Last Updated August 14, 2020 Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia If you're a US citizen looking to legally reduce your tax burden, chances are you've considered pursuing the Foreign...
How to Retire Wealthy with the 80/20 Principle
Even if you’re financially savvy, getting back to the basics every now and then can be important - especially if you want to retire wealthy. Even though much of the advice...
Tax-Friendly Businesses to Start for New Entrepreneurs
Dateline: Yerevan, Armenia At Nomad Capitalist, most of the people I work with are six- and seven-figure entrepreneurs. They've already optimized their businesses, and they want...
What Is Visa-Free Travel and How to Use It
This article discusses visa-free travel, its benefits, and its role in creating a diverse passport portfolio and holistic offshore strategy. When most people think about...
US States with the Highest Taxes and How to Avoid Them
Many people in the US who live in high-tax states have begun to move to low- or no-tax states. While we understand wanting to lower your tax burden, we don't really understand...
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...
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?...
