Escape Artist - International Strategies For The Globally Minded

Malaysia Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia that consists of thirteen states and three federal territories. It is located partly on a peninsula of the Asian mainland and partly on…
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Residency Options in Malaysia. Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country known for its beaches, tropical rainforests, and colourful culture, mixing Chinese, Indian, and European…
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Working in Malaysia as an Expat Malaysia has seen an increase in tourists and expats over the last handful of years, drawn to the country’s tropical beaches, low cost of living, and…
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Similar to other investment visas in the region, high net worth individuals who are willing to invest a given amount into the Malaysian economy are granted fast-tracked residency. For…
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With delicious cuisine, friendly people, and famously beautiful beaches, it’s easy to see why so many expats have chosen Malaysia as their home away from home. Combine this with a low…
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The small Arab nation on the Persian Gulf, Kuwait, is back in the news again because of a proposed plan that is leaving many in the international community outraged. A few months…
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International business owners that will owe money to the IRS at the end of the year should file their taxes separately. If you have maxed out the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, will…
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Trump’s tax plan could be an amazing deal for offshore companies and expats. If you’re already structured offshore, or are a legal resident of a foreign country, Trump’s tax plan could…
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Technology is revolutionizing the way we invest, manage our savings, and interact with our bank. Offshore digital IRAs combine the asset protection and privacy of an offshore account…
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Travel Smart With These 5 Tips For First Time Fiji Travelers Fiji, also known as the “home of happiness,” is an archipelago of 333 picture-perfect islands. It’s situated very close to…
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This article was published in the Escape Artist Weekly Newsletter on November 20, 2017. If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter, please click here. There is a magical island…
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The most popular question I get about second passports is: “Where can I get a passport that will allow me to enter the United States and Canada without a visa?” For US persons, it’s,…
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The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion 2018 is $104,100. This is a nice increase, up from $102,100 in 2017. If you’re living and working abroad, the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion is your…
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Mark from New York asks: "Over the past year or so, I have had many colleagues of mine encouraging me to open a family office. I am a retired physician (current business owner) and most…
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Saudi Arabia, the Middle East’s largest state and the fifth-largest country in Asia, is home to an estimated 10 million expats...100,000 of which are from the Western world. Despite…
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5 Reasons Why Dating a Native Speaker is the Best Way to Learn a Language. You’re trying hard to learn a foreign language? Good for you! Federico Fellini, the great Italian filmmaker,…
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Puerto Rico’s Act 273 international bank license is the most popular offshore bank license in 2018. Act 273 is a unique law that allows international financial entities (IFEs) to…
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Wexford, Ireland.  Ronald Reagan’s origins are even more humble than Abraham Lincoln’s log cabin. His great-grandfather, Michael O’Regan, was born in a hut of mud and…
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