To illustrate the implications of becoming a permanent or tax resident of the United States and why proper planning is essential, let's look at the example of one of our Nomad...
The Trifecta: How to Travel Less as a Tax-Free Nomad
Last Updated: July 22, 2020 Dateline: Merida, Mexico Let’s talk about the Trifecta Strategy. This is a lifestyle that I created after years of traveling around the world. ...
Malta Residency Requirements and Application Process Explained
Malta offers several pathways to long-term residency and even citizenship, but it imposes various requirements on applicants. The Residency Malta Agency conducts thorough due...
Low-Tax Countries for Intellectual Property: The Ultimate Guide
Dateline: Belgrade, Serbia As the tech industry has grown and software has begun to "eat the world", a new knowledge economy has taken shape that values intellectual property...
How to Get Monaco Residency and Citizenship: the Ultimate Guide
Last updated March 5, 2021 Dateline: Belgrade, Serbia There’s something about Monaco that ensures that the Mediterranean always glistens along the shores of the small European...
An Introduction to Offshore Banking in Tax-Free Vanuatu
Vanuatu is an interesting place. It's one of those tax-free counties that might be a little off the radar for some, but has plenty of advantages when you get there. ...
17 Countries with the Highest Tax Rates in the World in 2025
Taxation stirs global debate like little else. In some nations, taxes are little more than a whisper. In others, they roar, with the local revenue service claiming up to...
12 European Countries with the Lowest Taxes: 2025 Tax Guide
Ever dreamed of living in Europe? You're not alone. The problem is that the continent's traditionally high tax rates have turned many successful entrepreneurs and investors away...
Residence Planning & 5 Other Ways to Zero Tax Residence
Dateline: Dublin, Ireland The Nomad Capitalist lifestyle is all about "going where you're treated best" and planting flags in different countries that serve you better than any...
10 Factors to Consider with Any Second Residency
Dateline: Belgrade, Serbia I just got back from Montenegro, where I picked up my new one-year residence permit. Every year, I have to spend one or two days there to renew my...
4 Ways to Live in the USA and Pay (Almost) No Taxes
How can someone live in the United States, but not pay US taxes? As it turns out, there are several ways to do so. None of these methods is perfect, and all involve...
How to Get Estonian E-Residency: the Ultimate Guide
Last updated November 7, 2020 Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia Estonia, well known as Eastern Europe’s tech gem, has been on the radar of location independent entrepreneurs, expats,...
Where to incorporate your Amazon FBA business to reduce taxes
Dateline: Kotor, Montenegro Lots of entrepreneurs with fast-growing e-commerce businesses want to know “Where do Amazon FBA sellers and Shopify store owners set up their...
What I learned by getting rejected for EU residency
Dateline: Belgrade, Serbia I got rejected, and I want to tell you about it. (More on that in a moment.) I decided to extend my stay in Belgrade for a few days in order to do some...
The easiest, cheapest second residency in the world
Dateline: Phnom Penh, Cambodia Having spent quite a bit of time in Cambodia recently, I thought it would be a good idea to put together an update on how easy it is to get a...
How to get second residency in the Netherlands
Dateline: Istanbul, Turkey In August, I went back to Amsterdam for the first time since I was eight years old. It's an interesting city and a nice place to live; plus the people...
How to Not Pay Taxes: 4 Legal Ways to Not Pay US Income Tax
Why do people pay so much tax in the US? How do citizens and businesses stay in the game in the face of the government taking such a hefty slice of the pie? With the...
Expat Social Security Taxes: A Country-by-Country Guide
The lure of international expansion for US citizens often masks a hidden danger – unexpected social security tax liabilities. Many businesses, particularly US citizens...
It’s getting harder to qualify for these second residency programs
Dateline: Hong Kong Almost thirty years ago, Hong Kongers were freaking out about their return to China. No one knew what would happen, but they didn’t think the news was...
Your Guide to Tax in Portugal for Expats
Although Portugal has ended its NHR program, the country can still be a relatively tax-friendly destination for foreigners. Here’s what you need to know about tax in Portugal for...