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Most Popular Expat Cities in Portugal

Finding Expat Communities in Portugal  As the third safest country in the world, Portugal is becoming better-known for all it has to offer expats. With its location on the map…
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Living in Italy as an American

American Expat in Italy: What to Expect Warm weather, great food, employment opportunities, and a peaceful place for retirement. Italy has all it takes to offer a “dolce vita” for…
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Comparing Teak to Alternative Hardwoods

Comparing Teak to Alternative Hardwoods Teak is highly prized around the world for its multiple uses. It is a popular material for outdoor applications in particular, owing to its inherent…
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Residency Abroad: How To Work And Live In Portugal

How To Work And Live In Portugal Portugal’s residency program is one of the most convenient and streamlined options for those looking to live and work abroad.  Our experts have…
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How to Get Residency in Mexico for Living, Working or Retiring in Mexico

How to Get Residency in Mexico Our experts look forward to discussing all options you have to make the right decision for your specific needs!  Contact us today to arrange…
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Panama’s Friendly Nations Visa

Panama’s Friendly Nations Visa The most popular international visa is Panama’s Friendly Nations Visa. Whether you want to create an exit strategy, open an international business or foreign bank account,…
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The Future for Panama and China

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…
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Can’t-Miss Destinations When Planning a Family Trip (part 3)

Strasbourg, France This French city, located just across from Germany along the Rhine River, is famous for its Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg. Since it’s the world’s sixth-tallest church…
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Best Foreign Investments for a Self Directed IRA

The reason to set up an international self-directed IRA is that you want to take control of your investments. You want to buy in the best foreign investments to maximize…
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Move your Business to the Cayman Islands

Move your Business to the Cayman Islands Most dismiss the Cayman Islands as an investment opportunity because of the high costs and difficulties of getting residency. One tax program and…
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