If you feel that you are being spied on, or being chased by a vindictive spouse, or perhaps are the target of a bounty hunter, then you need a safe place to live. If you had the option of flying to any country in the world in order to feel safe, then where would you…
The EB-5 investor visa program is a way for non-US persons to invest in the United States in order to get a green card. Eventually, an EB-5 visa holder can attain US citizenship. The EB-5 investor visa program is run by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS sets the guidelines for the…
Gold as an investment is a widely debated topic. Gold pays no interest or dividends. Gold, however, can rise in value. Gold prices haven’t done much in recent years. It did go up significantly in the 2000s but hasn’t done much in recent years. So, why would anyone invest in gold then? The main wealth…
Mexico, a country in North America, can be a great option for relocation, starting a business, and enjoying greater freedom. Mexico’s economy is growing and it has low manufacturing costs for those who want to produce goods. The government in Mexico is also stimulating entrepreneurship with significant investments in the start-up ecosystem. Mexico’s tourism economy…
FBAR is a commonly used acronym to refer to FinCEN Form 114 which is titled “Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts”. FBAR is a means for US persons to report their foreign bank accounts to the US government. It is a way for the US Department of Treasury to keep a tab on the…
Switzerland as a banking destination Banking in Switzerland is seen as something very emblematic to the country. Besides Swiss Alps, watches, and chocolates, the only thing that comes to mind when someone talks Switzerland is Swiss banking. You might be wondering what makes a hilly country in Europe such a hot banking destination. The answer…
The concept of buying on margin Purchasing an asset using borrowed money is known as buying on margin. If a stock or asset is priced at a certain amount, then a small percentage of that purchase price (this component is known as down payment) is made by the investor while the rest of the price…
If you are looking to open an offshore bank account, then there are many countries across the world where you can do so. The word offshore means that the account is located in a country which is outside the country of citizenship of the investor/account holder. Countries like Panama, Switzerland, and Singapore are popular choices…
What is an Apec Business Travel Card? The Apec Business Travel Card (ABTC) is a travel document designed to make travel for business persons of APEC participating countries easier. Business owners, managers, and investors who frequently travel for work across APEC countries can enjoy certain immigration/customs privileges by holding an Apec Business Travel Card. The…
What is Residency? [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UVyR104Iyo[/embedyt] When we talk about residency for tax purposes and you only live and do business in one country the rules that apply are very simple. If you are a resident of Canada (you live there) Canadian tax rules apply. As you start to do business in multiple countries, have customers…
