Accountant Needed: Expats in Paradise (Part 1)
Many people wonder, “What will I do if I move south of the border?” After all, we have to do something for the 16 hours a day that we are awake. This is a great question, and one that…
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Five Self-Guided Day Tours in London
Five Self-Guided Day Tours in London
The home of Shakespeare, the Rosetta Stone, and Beefeaters is a spectacular place to vacation. When touring London for the first time, it can be…
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What to Know Before Retiring to Central America
Retiring to Central America is a more-than-ideal way to spend your later years. The region falls in between North and South America, allowing for easy travel to many exciting locations,…
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What you need to know before going offshore
After 17 years advising expats, living the life, and having been a resident in 5 countries, here’s what I think you need to know before going offshore. This article is from a tax, IRA,…
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Don’t form an offshore company in BVI in 2017!
The new BOSS Act (Beneficial Ownership Secure Search Act of 2017) was implemented in the British Virgin Islands this week. The law puts your personal data in the hands of government…
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3 of the Best Places to Retire Abroad
It's becoming more popular than ever to travel outside of the United States for retirement. In fact, according to data from the Social Security Administration, more than half a million…
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Retire Without Giving Up Quality of Life
You save up for retirement throughout your whole working career. You get so used to saving your money that now, when it comes time to spend it, you don't feel ready. You still want to…
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Central American Real Estate: Ambergris Caye vs. The Competition
When deciding on a new country in which to purchase a second home, or even to retire overseas, you've got a lot of great options for Central American real estate. While places like…
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How to Stay Busy During Your Overseas Retirement in Central America
If you’ve decided to retire in another country, and now you're stuck on what to do next, you're not alone. Not only is the transition from rat-race to slow-paced a tough one, but in a…
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Nicaragua and President Ortega: Ten Years Later
Charlton Heston isn’t Moses, but try telling my parents that. Similarly, Nicaragua’s president, Daniel Ortega, isn’t a villain - but try telling the average U.S. citizen that. The…
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Ecuador Welcomed to Dragon Fruit Market
The wait is over for your new favorite fruit! Dragon fruit is trending and will only increase in sales now that Ecuador has been welcomed to the international market.
Dragon fruit…
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If you want to access the major offshore centers, you must have residency
If you want to access the major offshore centers, you must have residency
The key to accessing the major offshore centers in 2020 is residency. If you want an offshore bank account,…
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Puerto Rico May Become 51st State After All
Puerto Rico has always been sort of an estranged cousin to the U.S. The U.S. claims Puerto Rico as a part of their governmental reach, but hasn’t extended the offer of being a…
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Your first flag planted offshore should be your IRA
The first flag planted offshore is often the most important for the American expat. It signifies your intent to protect your assets and begin the process of joining the international…
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A warning to US expats in Mexico: the peso is at risk and here’s why
The Mexican peso has seen unprecedented volatility over the last year. Ever since President Trump went on the offensive about building a wall and keeping jobs at home, the Mexican peso…
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How Is a Dynasty Trust The Perfect Gift For My Family?
Tom from FT. Lauderdale asks:
Dear Ambassador Nagel,
what is the reason to set up a "dynasty trust" instead of more common types of trusts and traditional estate planning?"…
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Hidden Gem Diving Destinations in the UK
I love diving...and just like most of the divers out there, initially I also never pictured the UK as one of the best diving destinations to experience when traveling abroad. But, the…
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What Assets Can I Move Offshore?
In this article, I’ll consider what assets you can move offshore and which you can’t. As you prepare your international strategy, or asset protection plan, these are the assets you…
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What type of business can I take offshore?
I’ve been helping small and medium-sized businesses move offshore since 2000. Over these 17 years, I’ve seen just about everything… wild successes, a few crashes and burn, those who…
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Get to the Heart of Active Offshore Business Taxation
The following is a guest post by Attorney Joel Nagel on offshore business taxation.
Question: What are the tax considerations for having a U.S. owned offshore business?
When…
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