staffwriter, Author at Escape Artist

Finance

Offshore Corporation vs Offshore LLC

When planning an international structure, deciding between an offshore corporation or an offshore LLC can make a world of difference. There are significant tax differences between an offshore LLC and…

View Post

Your Plan B

How to open a bank account in the United States from abroad

Here’s how to open a bank account in the United States from abroad.. This article is meant for non-US persons – people who are not US residents, citizens or green…

View Post

Finance

What is an offshore tax haven in 2017?

What is an offshore tax haven in 2017? Are there any tax havens left after FATCA and the OECD regulations have been adopted by banks around the world? What does…

View Post

Finance

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…

View Post

Finance

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…

View Post

Finance

Offshore FinTech Bank License

A new breed of offshore bank license is coming. The banking license in demand in 2017 is the FinTech banking license. Here’s how to secure an offshore FinTech bank license…

View Post

Your Plan B

This is not a Scam: The IRS Starts Calling Expats

I started my career as a tax lawyer in 2000 helping clients negotiate settlements with the IRS on their tax debts. Several times a week someone would call in saying…

View Post

Second Citizenship

Foreign Residency VS Second Passport

Foreign Residency VS Second Passport Foreign residencies and second passports are different tools for different needs. In this article, I will explain their differences and help you select the best…

View Post

Finance

Are you ready to move offshore? Here’s how know if you’re up to it

Are you ready to move offshore? Are you up to the task of taking your business offshore? Can you move you and your family out of the United States? In…

View Post

Real Estate

Best Foreign Real Estate Investment Under Trump

The best foreign real estate investments for US citizens under Trump are those in countries with tax rates lower or equal to the United States. As Trump lowers the US…