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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…

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Your Plan B

Essay: Should Politicians Have a Retirement Age?

Essay: Should Politicians Have a Retirement Age? Politics, along with religion, personal values, and moral philosophy, belongs to a specific family of topics in a society known as “hot button…

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India

What Makes Chandigarh the Best City in India?

A Union territory in India, and the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh is bordered by the state of Punjab to the north, west, and south – and Haryana…

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Digital Nomad

Working as an Expat in Singapore

Working as an Expat in Singapore Singapore is a Southeast Asian country that has quickly risen the ranks of desired expat destinations. One of the main draws of the country…

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Your Plan B

5 Things You Can Only Do By Retiring Abroad

When choosing a place to retire, it might be tempting to stay home, where you’re comfortable and familiar with the community. It might even be tempting to head to Florida…

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Finance

Panama Employee Employer Tax Laws Rates

Taxes and other deductions required from employee paychecks. Like most countries, Panama requires foreigners employed by companies or households to have a work permit issued by the Ministry of Labor...

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Finance

What you need to know before going offshore

After 17 years advising expats, living the life, and having been a resident in 5 countries, here’s what I think you need to know before going offshore. This article is…

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Finance

What to Know Before Retiring to Central America

Retiring to Central America is a more-than-ideal way to spend your later years. The region falls in between North and South America, allowing for easy travel to many exciting locations,…

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Your Plan B

No Visa Option – The Perpetual Tourist

I have only considered that a foreigner must apply for one of the numerous residency options available through attorneys if they plan to make Panama their new home. A recent visit to Volcan caused me to re-think these residency options. Of course, I knew there were ‘renegades’ that had chosen NOT to apply for residency for some reason, but I never really considered it a way of life.

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Panama Microbreweries Part Three – For the Love of Beer and Golden Frogs

Panamanians love their golden frogs. Their status as a cultural icon dates all the way back to the Mayans who believed they could increase fertility. Their brilliant yellow color eventually gave rise to a myth that upon death, they would transform into actual gold. Frog-shaped talismans called huacas are still considered symbols of good fortune, and replicas are commonly found in Panamanian jewelry stores. Golden frogs are used to promote hotels and restaurants and have even been used on Panama’s lottery tickets. Small, golden, and lucky – hence La Rana Dorada, the perfect name for master brewer Brad Kraus’ microbrewery enterprise in Panama.