Country Guide
Profiles of countries around the world
Malta: Little Known Tax Haven within EU
Welcome back to International Arbitrage!Q Wealth examines the lesser-known attractions of the ancient archipelago of Malta.
Malta is not particularly attractive for offshore banking or companies. Though it is free of currency controls, has a stable banking system and you can easily open accounts there in various currencies, do not expect banking privacy in Malta.
Many tax [...]
How to Open an Offshore Bank Account in Singapore
Is Singapore the best offshore banking country for the new decade?
One of the world’s most prosperous countries, Singapore today boasts a prominent financial centre and highly developed economy. Its flexible regulatory framework, independent judiciary and practical English-inspired legal system have become the foundations of the country’s success.
In common with most offshore financial centres, interest earned [...]
Three Good Reasons to Consider the Dominican Republic for Second Passports and Offshore Investing
One more great post from our friends at Q Wealth
Tax Haven. The Dominican Republic has a territorial tax system, meaning that if you live there, you would only be subject to pay taxes if you had local income.
Second Passports. The Dominican Republic is one of the most liberal countries when it comes to [...]
Interesting New Low Tax Havens in the Dutch Caribbean
One offshore low tax zone we don’t hear much about is the Netherlands Antilles, a group of islands in the Caribbean that were colonised by the Dutch. However, they have long served as an attractive offshore base for European and other multi-nationals, as well as quite a number of offshore banks including First Caribbean International [...]
The 31 Places to Go in 2010
The New York Times has published a compelling and thought-provoking list of places to which one might resolve to travel in the new year. Much off the beaten path, though many will be familiar to veteran expats and PTs.
The top 10:
Sri Lanka
Patagonian Wine Country
Seoul
Mysore
Copenhagen
Koh Kood
Damascus
Cesme
Antarctica
Liepzig
The full list, with pictures, stories and commentary, can [...]
Albania Rising
Interesting insights from Phillip Townsend at Q Wealth Report:
Not that long ago, Albania—a Balkan nation in southeastern Europe wedged between majestic mountain ranges and the Adriatic Sea—conjured memories of Stalinist isolation, endemic corruption and widespread poverty, a place mostly avoided by tourists, expatriates and PTs. But thanks to the combined effects of positive change, ambitious [...]
Lebanon Through a Writer’s Eyes
Lebanon is teeming with the vestiges of earlier civilisations and émigrés of every conceivable variety, due to its beauty and its location. Writing for the Telegraph, Ted Gordon presents a concise history of the crossroads of the Middle East and the Mediterranean:
Lebanon attracts all kinds of expats. Take Sinuhe, an Egyptian. He got in [...]
Canada, Australia Top Expat Lifestyle Survey
via Reuters:
Looking to work overseas? Head to Canada, Australia or Thailand, according to an annual global survey which found recession-hit Britain was one of the worst locations to live for expatriates.
The second annual Expat Experience survey, commissioned by HSBC Bank International, revealed that expats in Canada have the best quality of life and found [...]
Indian Kashmir Offers Safaris as Violence Recedes
Tourists are going bear-spotting on safari in a beautiful wilderness where Kashmiri rebels and Indian troops used to exchange gunfire. Writing for the Telegraph, Izhar Wani reports on the growing number of tourists enjoying the breathtaking natural spectacle of the Dachigam wildlife area, which has seen more than three years without armed conflict [...]
Expat Interview: A Swiss Real Estate Broker in Panama
Swiss-born Chris is no stranger to expat life, having lived in countries such as Senegal and the USA prior to moving to Panama, where he now lives with his wife. There he wields his prowess in the real estate industry, and tells us why Panama is presently a buyer’s market. He also shares some of [...]