Where to get permanent residency by investment and entrepreneurship - Flag Theory https://flagtheory.com/topic/residency-second-passport-options/ Passports, Residency, Incorporation, Offshore Banking Thu, 01 Jun 2023 08:39:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://flagtheory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Where to get permanent residency by investment and entrepreneurship - Flag Theory https://flagtheory.com/topic/residency-second-passport-options/ 32 32 Why Turkey may be one of the most appealing Citizenship by Investment programs https://flagtheory.com/turkey-citizenship-investment-passport/ Fri, 25 Jan 2019 05:26:42 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=18100 Why Turkey may be one of the most appealing Citizenship by Investment programs Flag Theory Weekly Letter – Friday January 25th, 2019 Walking down the streets of Istanbul, you really get the feeling that this is a place where the economy is roaring, despite it having hit some blips over the last few years. People

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]]> Market capitalization, Corporate debt and National debt at record highs. Is a financial collapse coming? https://flagtheory.com/financial-collapse/ Thu, 03 May 2018 05:41:06 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=11709 The next financial collapse may be coming… Are you protected? Flag Theory Weekly Letter – Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 Last Friday I received a charming letter from my bank informing me that starting next month I would be charged -0.6% P.A. (a negative interest rate) on my EUR accounts. This means that I have to

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]]> World’s best passports and taxation https://flagtheory.com/world-best-passports/ Thu, 29 Jun 2017 09:20:57 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=7162 How the world’s best passport holders can reduce their tax liability with the proper internationalization strategy Firstly – what makes a passport good? In our opinion, the answer to this question comes down to how much visa-free travel it provides, what the tax situation is in the home country, and what social benefits are obtained

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]]> UAE’s Free Zones, Onshore and Offshore Companies https://flagtheory.com/uae-offshore-company/ Fri, 02 Jun 2017 10:05:12 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=6715 Why you should consider incorporating an onshore or offshore company in the UAE The United Arab Emirates has positioned itself as the business hub of the Middle East due to its strategic location between the East and West – it is a well-connected, 5-6 hour flight from the major European and Asian capitals – and

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]]> Immigrate and Invest in Paraguay https://flagtheory.com/residency-in-paraguay/ Thu, 13 Apr 2017 23:02:15 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=5593 How to get permanent residency in Paraguay, investment opportunities and low taxes Paraguay is a land of opportunities. Often called the heart of America. It is a landlocked country, bordered by Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia. It has a population of 6.8 million people, of which 60% are in the two main metropolitan areas. Asunción, its

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]]> Citizenship by Investment in Vanuatu, Offshore Incorporation & Banking https://flagtheory.com/citizenship-by-investment-in-vanuatu/ Wed, 12 Apr 2017 10:11:24 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=5663 Why and how to get a 2nd passport, incorporate a company and open a bank account in Vanuatu Vanuatu is a small republic of just 230,000 people, made up of an archipelago of 83 islands in the South Pacific Ocean. In 2017, Vanuatu’s Government launched several programs to grant citizenship or residency to foreigners who

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]]> Company incorporation and residency in Costa Rica https://flagtheory.com/residency-in-costa-rica/ Mon, 10 Apr 2017 01:29:12 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=5626 How to get residency, set up a company and investment opportunities in Costa Rica This article was updated in September 2019 to reflect new economic data Located in the continental Caribbean between Panama and Guatemala, with just over 51,000 sq km and almost 5 million inhabitants, Costa Rica is often called the Switzerland of Central

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]]> The world’s best countries to retire in https://flagtheory.com/best-countries-to-retire/ Fri, 31 Mar 2017 23:34:45 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=5503 Top countries to make the most of your retirement (and have a high quality of life) Retirement visa programs, cost of living and taxes Retiring overseas is a growing trend among Westerners. There are several reasons for this; however unsurprisingly, in most cases the one that ends up weighing most has to do with money.

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]]> Immigrate to Ecuador: Residency, Citizenship, Living, Investment and Taxes https://flagtheory.com/immigrate-to-ecuador/ Mon, 27 Mar 2017 03:36:00 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=5458 How to get residency in Ecuador New immigration law, living, doing business and taxes in Ecuador On January 31st, 2017, the President of the Republic of Ecuador, Rafael Correa, signed the Ley Orgánica de Movilidad Humana (Human Mobility Law). The event was held in Barcelona (Spain), surrounded by more than one thousand Ecuadorian emigrants. The law

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]]> Bulgarian Citizenship by Investment, Business Opportunities and Taxation https://flagtheory.com/bulgarian-citizenship-by-investment/ Fri, 17 Mar 2017 03:09:19 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=5380 Fast-track EU citizenship, business opportunities, setting up a company and taxes in Bulgaria Bulgaria is a country with just over 7 million inhabitants. It is located in southeastern Europe, bordering Romania to the north, Serbia, and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south and with coastline on the Black Sea to its

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]]> USA Entrepreneur Parole, Residency Permits and Visas https://flagtheory.com/usa-entrepreneur-parole/ Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:36:54 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=5371 What is the International Entrepreneur Parole and how can you get it? The new US “Start-up Visa” option for foreign entrepreneurs Immigration has always played an important role in US business history. Immigrants have been responsible for many of the most successful entrepreneurial projects in the United States. Between 1995 and 2005, more than 52%

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]]> Complete List of Tax Free Countries for Personal Residency in 2017 https://flagtheory.com/tax-free-countries/ Tue, 21 Feb 2017 10:50:53 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=2684 What are the countries with no taxes? One of the main tenets of Flag Theory is that one should have a second citizenship, as it is an important part of international diversification. But just having a backup passport doesn’t end your tax obligations – far from it. If you are a US citizen, you are

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]]> Incorporate in Hungary https://flagtheory.com/incorporation-in-hungary/ Mon, 30 Jan 2017 06:19:57 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=4935 Is Hungary the ultimate European Corporate tax haven? On 12th December 2016, the Hungarian Parliament approved a bill of Viktor Orban’s Government that reduced the Corporation Tax to a flat rate of 9%. Coming into force on January 1st 2017, the bill marked Hungary’s assumption of the title of EU country with the lowest corporate

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]]> Incorporation, Banking and Residency in Georgia https://flagtheory.com/residency-in-georgia/ Fri, 27 Jan 2017 04:47:29 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=4972 Setting up a company and obtaining residency in Georgia Georgia is a former Soviet Republic, located on the border between Europe and Asia, on the east cost of the Black Sea. It shares borders with Russia to the north, Turkey and Armenia to the south, and Azerbaijan to the southeast. It has a population of

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]]> Invest in Macedonia https://flagtheory.com/invest-in-macedonia/ Sun, 22 Jan 2017 08:59:01 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=4905 Why Invest in North Macedonia? North Macedonia is a small country covering just 25,713 sq km and with 2.1 million inhabitants, located in the center of the Balkans, in a strategic area that links land routes to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Its capital and financial and economic center in Skopje, which currently has

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]]> Panama | Residency Visas, Company Incorporation and Banking https://flagtheory.com/immigration-to-panama/ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 16:51:56 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=3821 How to get a Residency visa, set up a company and open a bank account in Panama Frequently called the Hong Kong of Latin America, Panama has a reputation for being a tax haven, as well as a beautiful, safe and warm place to live in. For decades, the wealth of the Americas has been

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]]> Permanent Residency in Indonesia https://flagtheory.com/residency-in-indonesia/ Thu, 26 May 2016 11:07:27 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=3307 How to get Permanent Residency in Indonesia Think of one country in Southeast Asia where private islands with heavenly beaches are just a 90-minute boat ride away from the capital, where you can live and eat comfortably on just US$20 in a day, and where you can forget about doing house chores or driving cars

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]]> 19 Ways to Protect Yourself and Profit during an Economic Collapse https://flagtheory.com/economic-collapse/ Fri, 20 May 2016 03:16:16 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=3264 The End is Near? On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everything drops to zero. The extent to which things will change from the status quo is impossible to predict, but here, we’ve assembled a list of financial moves that you and I can make to protect our wealth, or even profit during

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]]> 5 ways to beat the war on cash https://flagtheory.com/negative-interest-rate-policy/ Wed, 24 Feb 2016 23:18:42 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=2818 5 ways to beat the war on cash There is a war on cash, and the reason is NIRP. Here is what you can do. The European Central Bank is considering banning €500 notes, as its president, Mario Draghi says cash is “increasingly an instrument for illegal activities,” while former United States Treasury Secretary Lawrence

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]]> Philippines SRRV Retirement Visa https://flagtheory.com/retire-in-philippines/ Wed, 10 Feb 2016 02:06:50 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=2690 How to retire in the Philippines and get an SRRV Retirement Visa MANILA – Want to cool your heels in a tropical paradise? How about doing so in one of the densest and fastest-growing cities in the world, a place where your dollar, euro or pound can go further? Look no further than the Philippines,

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]]> Immigration with a Family https://flagtheory.com/immigration-with-family/ Sun, 07 Feb 2016 22:55:40 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=2676 The post Immigration with a Family appeared first on Flag Theory.

]]> Starting Jan 1, 2016: Passport Revocation Now a Reality https://flagtheory.com/passport-revoke/ Fri, 01 Jan 2016 06:28:40 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=2617 The post Starting Jan 1, 2016: Passport Revocation Now a Reality appeared first on Flag Theory.

]]> Doing Business in Japan https://flagtheory.com/doing-business-in-japan/ Wed, 26 Nov 2014 05:36:34 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=2037 Doing Business in Japan Sushi, The Yen, Salarymen, Usemu, Matcha Latte, Sayounara, Scramble Crossing, Shibuya, Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan. こんにちは Konnichiwa from Tokyo where I’m here for business and pleasure on this fall weekend in Japan. In the impossibly large capital city, one is instantly taken aback not by the size, but how clean and safe

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]]> Singapore Entrepreneur Visa ‘EntrePass’ https://flagtheory.com/entrepass-in-singapore/ Mon, 24 Feb 2014 07:43:13 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=1426 How to Get an EntrePass in Singapore Citizenship by Entrepreneurship Series Part II This series will answer: where can I get residency and citizenship from my business? If you are looking for a place to start a business and receive residency or citizenship, you can also check out New Zealand, which was part 1 of

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]]> New Zealand Residency | How to become a New Zealand resident https://flagtheory.com/how-to-become-a-new-zealand-resident/ Sun, 29 Dec 2013 14:57:48 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=1428 How to become a New Zealand Resident as an Investor This article will cover how to become a New Zealand resident investing or starting a business. We will first look at the general requirements for each, and then deep dive into Investor and Entrepreneur Categories. When you are looking to become a New Zealand resident as an

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]]> (Almost) Tax Free in Paradise [Infographic] https://flagtheory.com/tax-free-in-philippines/ Sun, 30 Jun 2013 10:20:06 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=1393 Tax Free in the Philippines Manila. Traffic. Beautiful Beaches. Boracay. Pork Sisig. The Land of Single Mothers. Angeles City. Cebu. Outsourcing. Davao. Spanish Gold. San Miguel. Pinoy. Pinay. Pirates. Palawan. The Last Frontier. The Philippines. I’ve written about the Philippines before, and included a detailed analysis of the tax treaties, and different corporate structures that

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]]> Tax Free Company in Paradise https://flagtheory.com/tax-free-company-thailand/ Wed, 01 May 2013 13:08:08 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=1320 How to set up a Tax Free Company in Paradise 2016 Update: The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) still offers a 0% corporate income tax for up to eight years. This article shows how to structure this as a US person. More information on starting a business in Thailand can be found on SiamStartup.com. Ever dream

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]]> Principality of Monaco Residency https://flagtheory.com/monaco-residency/ Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:53:55 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=1255 How to get residency in Monaco Beaches, Ferraris, Casinos, Diamonds, Helicopters, Security Cameras, Yachts, F1, South of France, No Crime, No Taxes. Class. Pour vivre heureux, vivons caché. If you want to live happy, live hidden. Bonjour from one of the classiest places on earth. The billionaire’s retreat in Europe, Monaco is a great place

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]]> Residency in Turkey https://flagtheory.com/residency-turkey/ Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:46:29 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=1246 How to get Residency in Turkey [UPDATE 2017: Turkey has launched a new economic citizenship program, check requirements to get Turkish Citizenship by investment]   Merhaba... For thousands of years, Constantinople was the center of global trade, the connection of east to west, the epicenter of the silk road. Somewhere along the way, Turkey lost

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]]> Malaysia | How to Do Busines in Asia | Connection Economy https://flagtheory.com/malaysia-residency-permit/ Sun, 17 Feb 2013 09:39:22 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=1209 Malaysia | How to Do Business in Asia – Connection Economy It’s not what you know… Sunday Febuary 17th – Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia I’m in Kuala Lumpur for the first time to start forming business bonds in a specific industry. I can’t stress enough how important it is to “touch” people when creating a

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]]> New Zealand Citizenship | How to become a New Zealand citizen https://flagtheory.com/new-zealand-citizenship/ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 06:31:17 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=1070 How to become a New Zealand Citizen Today’s post will focus on the same issue of citizenship as our previous article on how to get Canadian citizenship, choosing to explore the route to achieving New Zealand citizenship. REMEMBER! The most important flag in Flag Theory is the first, which calls for a second citizenship in order to

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]]> Flag Theory Foundation https://flagtheory.com/the-foundation/ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 04:30:46 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=3713 The post Flag Theory Foundation appeared first on Flag Theory.

]]> Citizenship in Belgium | How to get an EU Passport https://flagtheory.com/belgium-passport/ Thu, 02 Aug 2012 05:31:06 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=564 Citizenship in Belgium | How to get an EU Passport Borders separate countries and citizens. Being born in between these imaginary lines can have a dramatic impact on the rest of your life, if the land of your birthplace grants citizenship on the basis of jus soli. For instance, if you were born on Brazilian

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]]> Tax Free Residency and Citizenship in Uruguay https://flagtheory.com/citizenship-in-uruguay/ Tue, 17 Jul 2012 02:09:27 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=552 Uruguay – A place you can pay NO Taxes and get a 2nd passport… Posh nightclubs, expensive boutiques, 4-star hotels stacked up beside a crowded beach. Europe springs to mind. Miami, Barcelona, Monaco, Ibiza… but for 3 months each summer in December, the rich and almost famous head to see and been seen in Uruguay,

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]]> How to get Cambodian Citizenship | Frontier Investing | Private Equity https://flagtheory.com/how-to-get-cambodian-citizenship/ Tue, 10 Jul 2012 17:26:19 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=583 How to get Cambodian Citizenship and Set up a Company in Cambodia Want a 2nd passport? You can get a legit Cambodian citizenship and 2nd passport. It’s also a great place to form a company and start a business, and here’s why… Most wanderers who finally make it to Cambodia have a truly peripatetic perspective. Unlike

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]]> Thailand is an Onion | Visa | Work Permits | Company https://flagtheory.com/visa-to-live-in-thailand/ Thu, 10 May 2012 12:29:56 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=228 Thailand is an Onion – Visa to live in Thailand, Work Permit and Set up a company America was the place to be in the 20th century. If you were smart in 1912, you migrated to America. Asia will be the continent of the 21st century. If you are intelligent in 2012, you move to Asia. (hat

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]]> Living in Indonesia https://flagtheory.com/living-in-indonesia/ Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:04:06 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=158 Living in Indonesia, Culture, Visas, Companies and Property RUN FOR THE HILLS! On April 11th a massive earthquake striking 8.7 on the Richter scale occurred to the west of Indonesia. Had the earthquake not been a ‘split’ of the earth where the plates moved into each other, rather than apart,it would have caused a devastating

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