News & Trends in Offshore Investing

It’s been nearly two months since the Portuguese Parliament approved an amended citizenship law that would grant birthright citizenship (otherwise known Jus Soli) to children born on Portuguese soil. Read More.

The development of the modern day trust stems from the early Middle Ages during the time of the Crusades.  The earliest English courts of “equity” (or fairness) held that assets could be alienated to benefit heirs or be set aside for a special purpose.   Read More.

Building overseas can be stressful. Heck, building in the U.S. or Canada can be stressful. I was reminded about this process as I pulled together the pieces and parts for my past article about Chris Barrick building his house in Mexico. Read More.

One of the newest and perhaps best values in second citizenship / passport programs has recently been established into law by Bulgaria. Although some view Bulgaria negatively as a former Soviet Bloc satellite country, the reality could not be further from the truth. Read More.

The main reason you would choose offshore banking is clearly for tax reasons as well as asset protection. By using different legal tactics you are able to make wonders with your money and will quickly realize you can live a better life with the same salary as before. Read More.

Offshore destinations like Panama, the British Virgin Islands, Belize or Anguilla offer stable economic and political environments that enable foreign companies to internationalize their operations, increase profit margins and access new markets. Read More.

At your Offshore Club, we have promised that you can "live the good life at a great price" in Central America. Here's is proof positive -- from Honduras! Read More.

With the cost of living on the rise in places like North America, people are starting to consider retiring abroad and recently, many countries in South America have become popular retirement destinations.  Whether you are ready for retirement or just day-dreaming about your retirement, check out our list of the top 3 places to retire in South America. Read More.

Conservative economists blasting Democrat front-runner Joe Biden’s tax hike proposals warn his ideas would “crush” the record-setting U.S. economic recovery. Read More.

One instant you could be celebrating your 60th birthday and retirement from a successful career in business. After accumulating what is affectionately known as “F.U.” money, you’re testing out your new $2.6 million Bugatti Chiron on a curve at 190 mph with Snoop Dogg blasting on the diamond studded Accuton speakers. Things can change quickly and disaster rarely comes with advance warning. Suddenly, you’re in an accident. People are hurt. Things are fuzzy. Read More.

I’m frequently asked that question at conferences and by clients.  They've seen the movies with numbered bank accounts in Switzerland, and paper bags or suitcases filled with cash. Those days existed once upon a time and might still exist in Hollywood, but the reality is anything but that today.  We live in a world of extreme transparency, information sharing and banking disclosures.  Read More.

People from all over the world are flocking to Costa Rica for the culture, breathtaking views, and attractive expat opportunities. In fact, 2.5 million visitors every month to see why it’s been ranked #1 on the World Happiness Index. 50,000 North Americans have even stayed to call Costa Rica their home. Read More.

The other factor most people consider is the concept of investment. For many, the purchase of a property, condo or home overseas is more than just lifestyle. Owning a property that can help carry its weight helps too. Knowing where in a maturity curve a country fits helps us define the kind of return on investment we desire. Read More.

A London-based investment immigration firm has seen a 50 per cent increase year-on-year in interest by wealthy Britons in securing a Cyprus passport, with Greece seeing a 30 per cent rise in the same period, it emerged on Thursday. Read More.

If you want to own property overseas, getting the climate of the new location right is critical for happiness. Knowing how much of your reason is investment oriented, and what kind of return you desire are also important. For most folks it’s a compromise of these factors that ultimately produces the best property for all the right reasons. Read More.