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Tips for Australian Expats Preparing to Live Abroad

Some Quick Tips for Aussies Ready to Explore the World Australia is undoubtedly a great country to live and, many would argue, the best in the world. For some of us, however, the time comes when we are ready to step outside of our comfort zone and e...

5 Quick Tips for Americans Moving Abroad

Five Important Tips for Americans Moving Abroad Isn't it a wonderful feeling to see that after months of planning, your dream of becoming an expat is finally coming to fruition? All the dedication and hard work have finally paid off. For a first-tim...

Top 8 Challenges for Expats Moving Overseas

Learn About the Eight Challenges for Expats Moving Overseas Trading your current lifestyle for a completely new expatriate life can be a big deal for you. Moving to a new destination overseas can be an exciting idea for global citizens; however, the...

What to do After You Arrive in Your New Expat Destination

Learn What Expatriates Can do for a Great Transition to Their New Expat Destination We have put together this checklist for expatriates and global nomads who have recently arrived in their new expat destination. We hope that you find it useful and e...

4 Best Ways for US Expats to Reduce Their US Tax Bill

Learn the Best Way for US Expats to Reduce their US Tax Bill American citizens and green card holders living abroad have to keep filing US taxes every year, however, there are strategies available that they can use to reduce their US income tax bill...

How Can US Expat Entrepreneurs Minimize Their Tax Bill Post Tax Reform

Learn How US Expat Entrepreneurs Minimize Their Tax Bill Post Tax Reform All American citizens and green card holders have to file a US federal tax return every year, including US expat entrepreneurs. The US is unusual in requiring expats to fi...

Australian Government Abolish The 457 Visa

Australian Government Abolish The 457 Visa The Temporary Skill Shortage visa (TSS) (subclass 482) has officially replaced the temporary skilled visa program (subclass 457). The Government’s decision to replace the 457 visas is to assist businesses...

An Expat’s Guide to Healthcare in the Netherlands

A key aspect to maintaining a happy and healthy lifestyle when relocating to a new country is making sure that you have adequate healthcare provisions in place when you make your move. It’s likely that the healthcare system of your new country w...

What is FATCA? Everything US Expats Need to Know

FATCA is an acronym for the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act. FATCA was signed into law in 2010 as part of a response to the global financial crisis, to crack down on tax evasion by making it harder for Americans to hide money offshore. Unfortunate...

What is the Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR) or FinCEN Form 114?

In today’s worldwide economy, it is commonplace for U.S. taxpayers to have financial accounts (banking, pension, investment, etc.) located outside of the U.S. They may be surprised to know that just by keeping money in a foreign account you mig...