Author

Mikkel Thorup

Mikkel Thorup is the host of The Expat Money Show podcast and the author of #1 Best-Selling book Expat Secrets. He has spent nearly 20 years in continual travel around the world, visiting more than 100 countries including Colombia, North Korea, Zimbabwe and Iran.

His goal now is to help Expats just like you to generate additional streams of income, eliminate your tax bill, and take advantage of offshore structures so you can travel the world freely and never have to worry about money again.

Offshore Banking

An Offshore Haven For Crashing Hong Kong Investors

Mikkel Thorup Dec 4, 2019

There is one offshore haven that has traditionally been known as a preferred tax haven for much of its history. The country has been known for its lax tax structures and top-class…
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Living Overseas

Digital Privacy Guidelines For Everyone

Mikkel Thorup Nov 26, 2019

The recent rise in cyber attacks against organizations and individuals alike requires us to focus on a whole new form of financial exploitation—exploitation through the internet.…
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Residency and Citizenship

The Future for Panama and China

Mikkel Thorup Nov 26, 2019

A new era has come about in relations between China and Panama. As of June of 2017, the president of Panama announced that they established diplomatic relations with China and severed…
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Living Overseas

What You Need To Know To Move To Germany

Mikkel Thorup Nov 21, 2019

Germany is one of the most advanced economies in the world. As one of the leading nations in the European Union, there’s a lot of political clout that comes with a German passports—not…
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Offshore Gold and Silver

Tax Benefits of Having Your Precious Metal Investments in Panama

Mikkel Thorup Nov 19, 2019

Portfolio and asset diversification is always a prudent investment decision, but relying solely on securities or "mom & pop" financial instruments aren’t always a great idea. There…
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Residency and Citizenship

What You Need To Know To Move To France

Mikkel Thorup Nov 16, 2019

Having multiple passports is one of the fundamental tenets of the Flag Theory. As you get multiple passports and nationalities, you slowly shed your identity as a national of one nation…
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Living Overseas

The Rising Tide of Cybercrime

Mikkel Thorup Nov 13, 2019

The rise of the internet has completely changed the way we live. High-speed internet has ushered in an age of information unparalleled by any other time in human history. Commercial…
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Investing Offshore

Global Teak Markets: A Historical Perspective

Mikkel Thorup Nov 13, 2019

Teak is a type of hardwood that is commonly used for construction purposes throughout South East Asia and South America. In recent years, the commodity has sustained high prices in…
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Offshore Structures

Characteristics and Legal Status of Offshore Incorporated Companies

Mikkel Thorup Nov 11, 2019

In light of recent political events, people are much more wary of offshore business than they were in the past. I think this confusion arises from a misunderstanding about the nature of…
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Living Overseas

What You Need To Know To Move To Italy

Mikkel Thorup Nov 9, 2019

After France, Italy is probably one of the most culturally vibrant countries in the western world. In fact, the country is one of the most historically colourful places, what with the…
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Offshore Taxes

Guide to Foreign Tax Credit, Foreign Tax Treaties and Foreign Housing Exclusion

Mikkel Thorup Nov 6, 2019

Tax exclusion and tax credits are the gateways to long-term financial stability. As you go up to higher income brackets, you’ll be expected to pay higher taxes and take on greater…
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Residency and Citizenship

Interested in a Panama Residence?

Mikkel Thorup Nov 2, 2019

Back in 2012, Panama introduced the Friendly Nations Visa under Presidential Decree 343. The fast-track permanent residency program not only made it easier to obtain residence there if…
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Offshore Taxes

A Tax Avoidance Guide: Using Foreign Corporations to Lower Taxes

Mikkel Thorup Oct 31, 2019

One of the most significant advantages of going offshore are the tax minimization potentials that incorporation has to offer. In a world where governments are looking to clamp down on…
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Self Directed IRA

What Investments Can You Make with Self-Directed IRAs?

Mikkel Thorup Oct 29, 2019

Self Directed IRAs present major advantages over conventional IRAs because of the sheer range of investment options that these present. Although you can’t just invest in anything you…
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Teak and Timber

Nicaraguan Teak and the Road to Residency: A Complete Set-up Guide

Mikkel Thorup Oct 28, 2019

With a population of just under 10 million, Nicaragua is a Central American nation that has been blessed with an abundance of natural resources and an infinite amount of natural beauty.…
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Living Overseas

Introduction To Richard J. Maybury’s Early Warning Report

Mikkel Thorup Oct 27, 2019

I want to share with you the writings of Richard J. Maybury. Richard has been writing Early Warning Report Since 1982 and has a following unsurpassed by few. Here is an article from his…
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Offshore Gold and Silver

Shifting Precious Metal Investments To Panama – The Tax Benefits

Mikkel Thorup Oct 25, 2019

Portfolio and asset diversification is always a prudent investment decision, but relying solely on securities or financial instruments isn’t always a great idea. There are plenty of…
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Offshore Gold and Silver

Documentation Requirements Crossing Borders With Gold & Cash

Mikkel Thorup Oct 21, 2019

Countries throughout the world are pretty stringent with the funds coming in and going out of the country. In an attempt to curb money laundering, people have been stamped with a rather…
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Self Directed IRA

Prohibited Transactions And Asset Types In Self Directed IRAs

Mikkel Thorup Oct 15, 2019

Self-Directed Individual Retirement Accounts are one of the most useful financial tools at your disposal. We're going to discuss prohibited transactions and asset types in Self Directed…
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Offshore Taxes

Understanding the Legality of Offshore Tax Havens

Mikkel Thorup Oct 15, 2019

The term “haven” has a really nice ring to it. It makes you think of a safe, secure place. When you combine it with an unpleasant term like “taxes”, it’s still all well and good, right?…
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