Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Things have gotten pretty cheap around here lately. By some measures, as much as 25% cheaper. Here in Malaysia, expats and foreign visitors have...
Why Banking with HSBC Hong Kong is No Longer Appealing
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Average EU Salary Guide for Employers: Find Affordable Employees
While the EU has its share of problems, we’re convinced that many entrepreneurs could have greater success running their business from Europe rather than from a beach in...
5 tax strategies for digital nomads and location independent entrepreneurs
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The Easiest Countries for Perpetual Travelers to Visit Visa-Free
Being a perpetual traveler (PT) is a lifestyle we have spoken about for a long time at Nomad Capitalist and the perfect complement to Flag Theory. Living a life on the...
Start a business here and earn an instant 23% with the black market
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Imagine starting a business and getting an instant 23% return on your capital. We frequently discuss the concept of "crisis investing". This has...
5 Reasons to Live in Austria
Who said the life of a nomad is supposed to be difficult? Perhaps the thrill of living in rough cities adds a bit of extra excitement. But for others, an easy-going,...
Living in Salinas, Ecuador: Miami Lifestyle at a Low Cost
Ecuador is the expat retirement flavor of the year, and Cuenca might just be the ideal spot for both snowbirds and retirees alike. Those who prefer a beach background choose...
Political Payback: How the US Abuses Power to Punish Business
In a classic Hans Christian Andersen tale, two swindlers convince a vain emperor that they will create the most majestic suit of clothing for him. So majestic, they promise, that...
The World’s Most Capitalist Countries
This article discusses how what we term ‘traditional Western capitalism’ has changed. It argues that capitalism no longer exists in its true form in any Western country, and...
Why you’ll never regret living, working and investing overseas
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia As one year comes to an end and another approaches, there is a healthy tendency to reflect on the past and plan for the future. That instinct to...
Georgia: One of the Most Capitalist Countries in the World
Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia I’m staring at what must be a 10-ounce pour of sweet Georgian wine at my dinner table in Tbilisi. If US restaurants call 7-ounce pours “generous”, then...
Where to Find Personal and Banking Secrecy Offshore
If you were raised in the Western world, chances are you were raised to respect ‘the rule of law’. You were probably taught that good triumphs over evil and that government...
How to Renew a US Passport
A commonly cited anecdote is the idea that ‘history is written by the victors’ – those who lose the battle also lose their right to have their side heard in the history books....
22 euros: the low cost of starting a business in Montenegro
Dateline: Tivat, Montenegro Traveling around the world full-time, I begin to sound like a broken record when I proclaim that another emerging market is booming like you wouldn't...
The Best European Cities For Value And Cost Of Living
Many dream of living in Europe but are turned off by how much it costs. And it's true: European cities like London and Paris are among the most expensive cities in the...
Cheap Investments in Europe outside of The Eurozone
When you compare two famous European cities, Bratislava and nearby Vienna, in many ways, the two cities, the world's closest two national capitals, are worlds apart. ...
Offshore Company: How Foreign Corporations Reduce Taxes
START AN OFFSHORE COMPANYAn offshore company can lower your taxes and protect your assets.You’ve burnt the candle at both ends all year. You’ve sacrificed "your time" to build...
10 Countries with the Safest Offshore Banks
If you’re new to the world of offshore banking, you may understandably be concerned about bank safety. After all, many people, influenced by false media reports, believe that...
Why you need an offshore email account for privacy
Dateline: Wroclaw, Poland Communities here in Europe are still fuming over the breach of trust by their "friends" in the United States. The NSA, which spied on citizens of...
