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Category: Expats

Expats: Essential guides and tips for living abroad, from cultural adaptation to legal matters, tailored for the global expatriate community.

15 Countries Without Exit Taxes in 2025
Expat taxes

15 Countries Without Exit Tax in 2025

Exit taxes are levies imposed by certain governments on individuals who give up tax residency or citizenship. These taxes are typically applied to unrealized capital

10 Countries with Exit Taxes in 2025
Expat taxes

10 Countries with Exit Taxes in 2025

Exit taxes are levies imposed on individuals who give up their tax residency or citizenship. These taxes typically apply to unrealized capital gains—the appreciation in

how much should cost of living be
Expat Guide

How Much Should Cost of Living Be?

Relocating to another country introduces a wide range of financial challenges, many of which revolve around one central question: How much will it cost to

countries with no corporate tax
Expat taxes

Countries with No Corporate Tax in 2025

🌐 Ver en Español | Vedi in Italiano Looking for countries with no corporate tax? Explore the top jurisdictions offering zero corporate tax in 2025,

how inheritance works in japan
Expat taxes

What is the inheritance rule in Japan?

Understanding what is the inheritance rule in Japan is essential—especially for high net worth individuals and families with assets in the country. Whether you’re a

Is Working Abroad a Good Idea
Expat Guide

Is Working Abroad a Good Idea?

For many professionals, the idea of working abroad is an exciting one—higher salaries, new career opportunities, and the chance to live in a different culture.

Australian Expat Trusts
Expat Guide

Australian Expat Trusts: A Guide

Trusts play a crucial role in wealth management, estate planning, and tax efficiency for Australian expats. Many people use trusts to protect assets, distribute income

Canadian Expat Trust
Expat Guide

Canadian Expat Trusts: A Guide

Canadian expat trusts are an essential financial and estate planning tool for those who want to protect and manage their assets while living abroad. However,

Best Investment Platforms for Expats
Expat Guide

Best Investment Platforms for Expats in 2025

Expats face unique financial challenges when investing, including cross-border taxation, currency fluctuations, regulatory restrictions, and limited access to certain investment products. Choosing what investment platform

Are Investment Platforms Safe
Expat Guide

Are Investment Platforms Safe?

Investment platforms have become the backbone of modern investing, offering individuals access to global financial markets through online brokerage accounts, robo-advisors, and alternative asset marketplaces.

Investing as a UK Expat: A Guide
Expat Guide

Investing as a UK Expat: A Guide

Investing as a UK expat comes with unique challenges, including tax implications, residency status, currency risks, and access to UK-based financial products. Expats must navigate

UK Expat Taxes
Expat taxes

UK Expat Taxes: A 2025 Guide

UK expat taxes can be challenging to navigate, as tax obligations change depending on their residency status, income sources, and foreign financial interests. The UK

uk expat financial advisor
Expat Financial Advisors

UK Expat Financial Advisor: Do you need one?

UK expats face unique financial obligations depending on their tax residency status, domicile rules, and international agreements. A UK expat financial advisor plays a crucial

Can I Invest If I Live Abroad
Expat Guide

Can I Invest If I Live Abroad?

Can I invest if I live abroad? Many people ask that question assuming that living abroad limits their ability to invest, but in reality, expats

is the UK good for expats
Expat Guide

Is the UK good for expats?

The United Kingdom remains one of the most sought-after destinations for expats wanting to live abroad due to its strong job market, high-quality healthcare, world-renowned

Expat Guide

UK Expat Insurance: A Guide

UK expat insurance can be challenging as UK-based insurance policies may no longer provide coverage once residency status changes. The type of insurance an expat

Expats in Australia
Expat Guide

Is Australia good for expats?

Australia is a top destination for those seeking to live abroad, offering a high quality of life, strong economy, and diverse cities. But, is Australia

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