Dateline: Mexico City, Mexico Easy is a word that is used . . . well, too easily. From time to time I talk about how something I did was easy. For instance, I’ve talked before...
5 Offshore Methods to Pay Less Taxes
When most people think of how they can structure their lives so that they don’t have to pay taxes, their first thought is that they have to go and live in Dubai. ...
How to Move to a Tax Haven and Pay Zero Tax
One of the most frequent questions we are asked reveals just how many misconceptions still exist about investing, living and doing business overseas. The question typically...
The Nomad Tax Trap: Why Living “Nowhere” is Harder than Ever
Dateline: Tivat, Montenegro When I was eleven or twelve years-old, my parents began talking about picking up our lives in the United States and transplanting everything to a...
Double a Penny for 30 days… Now Pay Taxes
If your finances are in dire need of rescue, then investing in foreign real estate or creating an international Certificates of Deposit (CD) ladder is probably not your biggest...
CFC Rules: Taxes on Controlled Foreign Corporations
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia In the world of business, we're taught to keep things as simple as possible, so we often think of concepts in the simplest possible terms. So,...
Offshore Life Insurance: The Last ‘Tax Shelter’ for US Citizens
When it comes to taxes, US citizens get a raw deal. Not only do they have to pay tax on their worldwide income, but they have to pay it regardless of whether or not they...
How to Get Cayman Islands Residence and Pay Zero Tax
Choosing where you want to live is undoubtedly one of the most essential parts of your tax, business and lifestyle strategy. If your goal is to minimise, or even eliminate, your...
FAQs: Tax Incentives and Moving to Puerto Rico
In this article, we've compiled a list of frequently asked questions regarding Puerto Rico, visiting it, moving there, what it could mean for your taxes, and more. For some – but...
The Zero-Tax Citizen: Tax-Friendly Second Passports
Those of you who are tired of paying high taxes may have heard that a tax-friendly second passport can help you legally reduce your tax burden. You might be a high-income...
Tax Optimization: Dual Citizenship Taxes
Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia A couple of months ago, I sat down with an Australian man named Jake to discuss his interest in dual citizenship. He seemed very eager to get a second...
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...
Top Countries With No Income Tax and a Clear Path to Residency
Relocating to a country with no income tax is a popular strategy for high-net-worth individuals, affluent retirees, and investors seeking to protect their wealth from rising...
The 4 Income Tax Systems Around the World
As you formulate a legal strategy to lower your tax bill, you’ll need to understand how different countries tax their citizens and residents and how those tax systems affect...
The Tax Consequences of Renouncing US Citizenship
Renouncing US citizenship is a life-changing decision that comes with both significant responsibilities and potential rewards. For those considering this bold move,...
5 Tax Questions for Freelancers and Solopreneurs Living Offshore
Dateline: Yerevan, Armenia There is an undeniably global and growing trend in the remote work industry among digital nomads, freelancers, and solopreneurs. In the United States...
How to Escape Estate Taxes: 16 Countries with No Death Tax
In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes,’ Benjamin Franklin, one of the most revered founding fathers of the United States, famously observed. Far be it from the...
IRS Form 5472: Tax Filing for US LLCs Based Offshore
To say that the US tax code is complicated would be a vast understatement. There are forms for every possible situation, income source and individual. There are even tax...
How to Use an Offshore Company for Cryptocurrency Tax Benefits
In this article, we will go over the most important cryptocurrency basics and some general warnings about how to handle your cryptocurrency dealings based on personal and client...
Tax Strategies for Filing Taxes When Married to a Non-US Citizen
For most people who meet the love of their life overseas, taxes are probably the last thing on their minds. But Nomad Capitalists are not most people. You already know...