Category: Expatriate
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The True Meaning Of Thanksgiving
This time of the year, whether in good economic times or bad, is when Americans gather with their families and friends and enjoy a Thanksgiving meal together. It marks a remembrance of those early Pilgrim Fathers who crossed the uncharted ocean from Europe to make a new start in Plymouth, Massachusetts. What is less appreciated…
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Prime Minister of Dominica Welcomes Property Developers and Promoters to use the Country’s Citizenship by Investment Programme for Development Purposes
HONG KONG, November 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of Dominica, said that genuine project developers and promoters are welcome in his country, with his Government ready to give them all the support they need to produce sustainable and worthwhile projects that increase economic activity and create jobs. “We are acutely…
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How to Become a Sovereign Individual
Addressed to Vern Jacobs (now deceased): I was given your e-mail address in the hopes of learning more about how to become sovereign. I would like to know the process and what steps to take in order to do this as well as information regarding any offices or people here locally who could help me…
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Tax-Savvy Planning for Foreign Business Owners Seeking Temporary U.S. Residence: Alternatives to the EB-5 Visa
Alternatives to the EB-5 Visa The EB-5 Visa program has been widely promoted as a legal basis for foreign business owners to gain conditional residency followed by permanent residency in the United States. The program is a great solution to the proposition “I want to live in America.” The decision to become a permanent resident…
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FATCA Solutions Workshop for Expats
International FATCA Experts from Fairbrook Alliance introduce you to a lesser known, completely legal section of IRS code that does not require full disclosure reporting by US person and US dollar entity. This FATCA registration delivers a massive number of immediate and continuous benefits which are discussed in our workshops. Protect Your Non-US Person Spouse…
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Are Baby Boomers Forgetting Something Essential When Planning Retirement?
Many Don’t Realize It Until They Stop Working Most people have some kind of lifestyle vision for retirement. Unfortunately, without proper planning their dreams won’t always become a reality as they enter the encore time of their lives, says Michael Bivona, a certified public accountant who retired almost 20 years ago. “I had a simple…
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American’s Living Abroad and FATCA
An American’s Living Abroad, or an Expat as they’re commonly known, now faces radical changes in how they file annual income tax reports because of the new FATCA (foreign account tax compliance) regulations. Amongst the more common questions and concerns relates to owning offshore mutual funds (held but not sold). This brings us to the…