Tax season is here once again, and if you’re a U.S. citizen residing outside of the United States, you may not have to pay a tax bill when you file your taxes, but you still have to file. In this article, we’ll look at what’s going to be new for U.S. expat tax filing...

Expatriates who live outside the country can still start a business and make it a success. The key is to know what the requirements are for filing taxes and to put in place excellent business systems to grow your revenue and take care of the day-to-day operations.        Build a Smart...

Have you ever wondered what to do if you are suddenly kidnapped? If not, what about the importance of kidnap and ransom (K&R) insurance? In reality, the experience can be beyond terrifying, and the risk is a lot higher if you are a top executive or high-profile employee working in a kidnap-prone region of...

Retiring to a life overseas, comes with many important considerations, not least of all how to manage the exchange and international transfer of your money, be it accumulated savings or ongoing income. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Tom Arnold of Currency Index There are various options open to you in terms of the...

Starting a business abroad as an expat has a world of advantages, but the process is a difficult one. The resources and educational opportunities available are far less accessible than they are in your home country. On top of this, you have the added challenge of starting and running a business in a foreign...

Company director income is often made up of a relatively small amount of wages paid through the company payroll, topped up with company share dividend payments, with both taxed accordingly. But what if you’re a company director with income from other sources, more specifically, rental income from renting out property?     Article by...

If your dream is to open a restaurant, but you haven’t quite found the perfect opportunity to do so, starting one in a new country may be the right option for you. Opening a restaurant in a completely different country is a little more involved than opening one locally, but it can be an incredibly...

Starting a new company can be an exciting event, however, it is also likely to be a scary one. The complexities involved in opening an office in any foreign country will be overwhelming. Constant changes are happening around you in terms of the economic and political environment. It may be difficult to decide the...

If you’re living and working overseas as a British expat, you’ll probably still have your eye firmly fixed on the UK property market. But it can be difficult to get the property finance you need, as many mortgage lenders will see you as a higher risk. Written exclusively for Expat...

Digital nomads seek new locations to experience, explore, work from and add to their impressive list of “places I’ve been to and worked from”.  Mateja of Office Needle has compiled a list of the best 54 cities for digital nomads around the world.  Here we list the best cities in Asia for digital nomads. Criteria...

Digital nomads seek new locations to experience, explore, work from, and add to their impressive list of “places I’ve been to and worked from”. Mateja of Office Needle has compiled a list of the best 54 cities for digital nomads around the world. Here we list the best cities in Europe for digital nomads. Criteria...

Moving to a new country brings with it a lot of excitement and opportunities. For those who want to start a business as an expatriate, relocating can mean a lower cost of living, as well as lower business-related taxes. However, there are some unique challenges that come with living as an expat that can...