Escape Artist - International Strategies For The Globally Minded

There are hundreds of different investment opportunities available to the young entrepreneur, but it’s difficult trying to decide which ones make sense and which should be avoided.…
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What's holding you back from considering retirement in places like Panama, Belize, or Nicaragua? Could it possibly be that you've heard too many of the common myths surrounding life in…
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Many of us are living in Panama without a proper residency visa. I did it for 3 years, leaving every few months to Colombia or Costa Rica and returning after a weekend break. There are…
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Question: What is the best jurisdiction to set up an offshore trust? The best asset protection structure for most U.S. citizens is an offshore trust. When structured properly, an…
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Here’s How To Keep Your US Citizenship And Pay Zero Taxes. There are many ways to pay less tax US tax. You can set up an IRA, defined benefit plan, or medical savings account. If…
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Like many twenty-somethings of my generation, I fantasized about traveling the world, living abroad in exotic locations – fearing the concept of feeling tied down. Freedom is the…
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Ironic mustaches, high-waisted shorts, and angst. When I left New York earlier this year to move abroad to Lisbon, I thought these things were in my rearview mirror for good. I was…
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You’re Crazy! Why would you ever leave NYC?!? You will be so far from all your friends and family! What’s over there that you can’t get here in America? (My favorite one, thanks…
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Puerto Rico has opened up its Act 20 program by eliminating the 5 employee requirement. Any U.S. citizen can now move to Puerto Rico, set up a business under Act 20, and pay only 4% in…
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Doing Business In Dubai My name is Timur and I have lived in Dubai most of my life. The city is very much an entrepreneurial hub, with a lot of hype, myths, and buzz circulating in…
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Offshore Trusts Filing Requirements Question: "Do you need to file any forms with the IRS for an offshore trust, and if so, what are the requirements?” Some people mistakenly think…
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Nested Correspondent Banking Accounts “What is a Nested Correspondent Banking Account?" A nested correspondent banking account is one where a service provider sets up a master…
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MiniMed Sets Goals of Quality & Affordability The first medical franchise to open doors in Panama has a unique vision: “To become the Starbucks of Health.” With a $2 million…
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Sarigua Solar Park is the First Utility-Scale Solar Plant Installed in Panama. “Latin America is one of the world’s most dynamic solar power markets, and we are excited to demonstrate…
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Taxes and other deductions required from employee paychecks. Like most countries, Panama requires foreigners employed by companies or households to have a work permit issued by the…
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One non-negotiable for US citizens is that we are taxed on worldwide income. If you live in the US, make money overseas and bring the money back into the US, it will be subject to US…
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Panamanians love their golden frogs. Their status as a cultural icon dates all the way back to the Mayans who believed they could increase fertility. Their brilliant yellow color…
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The plantain is a very popular food in Panama. It looks like a banana, but if you take a bite of a raw plantain you will know this is something different. Plantains are a member of the…
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Employment Options In Panama Panama has become popular with foreigners looking for new opportunities in a country with a lower cost of living, a warm climate, two oceans with lots of…
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I was recently given a tour of the upscale gated community of Altos del Maria by a Panamanian friend and knowledgeable attorney. It took us about an hour, heading west, to reach the…
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