If you’re an entrepreneur with an interest in starting an international business, you will have to research the process of launching your business in another country. This involves gaining an understanding of the country in which you want to operate, including how their political structure will affect your ability to do business. ...

While many expats love to live “in the moment,” many have financial goals like buying a property and starting a retirement investment account. Because the laws around foreign investments are different in every country, it can be really confusing to even get started if you are trying to build an investment portfolio! If you...

One of the best things about being a United States citizen is that you get to enjoy many constitutional rights and benefits. Well, this is as long as you abide by the law and, of course, pay your taxes as you should when they are due. As a matter of fact, tax evasion is...

One of the key benefits of remote work is the ability to work while you travel. However, this has its challenges, especially for those who offer virtual assistant services. Today, we’ll look at some of the issues that remote traveling workers face and explain how to overcome them. To learn more about this, proceed...

Many people dream of travelling to or living permanently in another country where they feel they could live the life they aspire to. The problem most of these dreamers have is the fact that they may not be able to secure a suitable job to sustain their lives there.   However, one option is to...

As working from anywhere becomes more and more acceptable globally, it is understandable that many US citizens are opting for working or living abroad. In 2015 alone, there were an estimated 181,000 US citizens living just in the UK. Fast forward six years, with a pandemic expediting the working nomad lifestyle globally and foreign...

In the UK, landlords are able to save tax by sharing the Personal Allowance of their lower-earning spouse. This way, they can maximise the total household’s take-home pay without falling foul of the taxman.  However, there are strict rules. And it’s for this reason that we’ve asked Mike Parkes from GoSimpleTax to explain the...

Growing up in beautiful South Africa, surrounded by the sea and mountains, vineyards, delicious food, and incredibly hospitable people, I would never have guessed that I would choose to leave in search of expanding opportunities one day. Nevertheless, here we are, five years later with much experience to impart to those...

Cross border USA/UK financial advisory services is a highly specialised area within the financial services industry. The point of this, brief, article is to ensure that you and the firm you are considering engaging have the knowledge, expertise, and capability to offer you a full service. Written by Mark James of...

A smooth transition to a new host location is key to the success of an expat life. That’s why we’ve partnered with HSBC Expat, a specialist global personal banking service designed specifically for expatriates. As a bank focused on those living and working abroad, HSBC Expat offers expert banking and...

Let’s face it, estate planning can get quite complicated, especially if you are a U.S. citizen living in a foreign country. There are tons of different legal procedures you have to follow and documents you have to prepare, and let’s not forget the two different sets of taxes and regulations you must comply with....

Every year, Greenback surveys US expats on key aspects of life abroad. In 2021, over 3,100 US citizens living overseas shared their opinions on US expat taxes, foreign financial reporting, the Coronavirus pandemic, remote work, and more. Here Greenback report the results. Why do expats live abroad? The majority of expats choose...