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. ...
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...
8 Expat-Friendly Countries with No Capital Gains Taxes
If there’s one rule we follow at Nomad Capitalist, it’s that everyone should go where they’re treated best. That conviction and how to find legal ways to help people achieve is...
Is Economic Freedom in Estonia Greater Than in the United States?
Estonia may not be the first country you think about in terms of free market economies, yet the country has a lot to offer entrepreneurs. Best of all, it’s still on the...
The 5 Best Countries to be Born in for 2014
Our sense of nationalism makes us think that, wherever it was we were born, that place is "the best". Of course, statistically, only one place can be the best. We can let our...
Top 10 Countries for Medical Tourism and Overseas Healthcare
Medical procedures are a fact of life. Whether answering a medical emergency or resolving a more elective desire, many of us know someone – a family member, a friend, a...
Like living in Singapore – for one-third the price
Dateline: Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Philippines Finding the right place to live overseas can be a challenge. Here in Asia, some of the most livable cities come with steep...
The 5 most famous people to renounce US citizenship
Dateline: Manila, Philippines Thousands of people renounced their US citizenship last year. In fact, citizenship renunciations reached record levels. And the Federal Register,...
How to avoid the coming global wealth tax
Dateline: Singapore While Singapore isn’t exactly my cup of tea as a permanent residence, it’s always a pleasure arriving here for business. I flew to Singapore from Indonesia...
10 Countries with the Fastest Internet in the World
Last updated February 10, 2021 Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia In this day and age, having fast internet is a necessity. Whether you’re a serious location independent...
The Best Offshore Havens for Bank Secrecy
Last updated November 14, 2020 Bank secrecy has long been a target of international groups opposed to offshore tax havens. The argument goes that if governments don’t know who...
The five best languages to learn for business in a changing world
The world is changing, and the days of speaking one language are over. As I travel the world, I frequently spend time in places where locals speak English perfectly... as well as...
What Will happen if the US government goes bankrupt?
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Expat entrepreneurs and venture capital in Vietnam
Reporting from: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Like most entrepreneurs, I still remember exiting my first business. I got what was, at the time, a lot of money for me. While I...
Are white people and expats in Asia really worshipped?
Reporting from: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam I spent Sunday night excitedly watching a discussion unfold on Facebook. The only thing missing was popcorn. (Microwaves aren't so...
Hong Kong Banks don’t want your money
Dateline: Hong Kong I must have passed by a hundred beautiful women on the streets of Hong Kong today. You could throw a stone and hit a dozen Hong Kong banks at any point on...
Why Non-Extradition Countries Won’t Save You
Thinking about moving your business or assets offshore? Then, it's wise to first get your head around the tangled web of international law, especially extradition. But even...
The five best island countries with no income tax
Last updated June 10, 2021 Looking for total tax freedom and a taste of island life to go with it? These island nations not only provide gorgeous scenery; they’re perfectly happy...
Why foreign workers don’t want to move to the United States
Reporting from: Seattle, Washington When flying to the Land of the Free from Asia, I try to fly into Seattle. San Francisco is a nice airport for international travel, but agents...
