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Finance

What type of income can be retained offshore in a foreign corporation?

The following article is for U.S. citizens and describes the type of income that can be retained offshore in a foreign corporation. It also defines foreign source and U.S. source…

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Finance

How to Invest Offshore Retained Earnings in the United States

You’ve been running your offshore business for awhile and have some accumulated earnings and profits. You want to invest these retained earnings in the United States and prefer they be…

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Your Plan B

The IRS is Investigating all US Bitcoin Transactions

The IRS is investigating all US bitcoin transactions. If you’ve been conducting business using a U.S. bitcoin account, your transactions are not private. All U.S. based bitcoin accounts are subject…

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Second Citizenship

US EB-5 Visa Investing Under Trump

The U.S. EB-5 investor visa program is the most popular visa and citizenship scheme in the world. The EB-5 program gets you a top tier passport at a fraction of…

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Finance

Want to escape the cubicle? Start a business offshore

Want to escape the cubicle? Start a business offshore Tired of toiling away in a cubicle? Of being stepped on and abused by your boss? Here’s how to escape the…

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Your Plan B

Expat Tax Debt Mistakes

As an expat, the IRS has tremendous leverage over you. If you owe more than $50,000, the U.S. government can revoke your passport. You also have the risk of an…

Panama

Here’s how to get residency in Panama using your IRA

If you’re thinking of moving to Panama, you’ll need a residency permit. Here’s how to use your U.S. IRA to get residency in Panama… and make a nice profit to…

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Finance

The Best Offshore Investment for 2017

I’ve been covering the offshore beat since 2000. In that time, I’ve seen everything, great, good, boring and bad that’s out there. I’ve seen amazing successes, high returns, losses, fraud,…

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Your Plan B

Get Your IRA Away from Trump

If you’re worried about what might happen under President Trump, you can take steps now to protect your retirement. Get your IRA away from Trump and into an offshore bank…

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Finance

Best Offshore Bank License Jurisdiction in 2017

The best offshore bank license jurisdiction will depend on your use and budget. Here’s a list of my top offshore bank license jurisdictions in 2017. This list is focused on…