Connecting expats
Since the introduction of FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) in 2010, US expats have found using financial services abroad increasingly difficult. The act is intended to ensure that the US gets information on...
How would you feel about spending USD 31,356 a year on rent per year? What about 50 bucks on your lunch break at a humble, mid-range restaurant? A big motivation to move abroad for...
Many expats often decide to move based on job prospects, salary increases and the promise of more disposable income. In the most recent Expat Explorer Survey conducted by HSBC, countries were ranked as a...
The comfort we find in words is immeasurable. They bring us joy, imagination and hope. They bring us safety, health and opportunity. Nearly 800 million people around the world are illiterate, and two thirds...
In 2007, the expatriate workforce in Oman consisted of around 660,950 people. By 2016, this number had risen steadily and significantly to 1,825,603. The capital of Oman, Muscat, holds double the number of expats...
We all know Mexico as the home of great food, beaches and wonderfully welcoming people. Many people move to Mexico every year for work purposes, cheaper cost of living or just for a fresh...
Ahhh, love. Walks in the park, cosy coffee dates, eating take out food whilst binge-watching Netflix. Isn’t it wonderful? But the journey to love is anything but easy. It is paved with awkward first...
You may have recently heard about Saudi Arabia’s expat tax that was introduced at the start of July. The tax is expected to gradually rise from SAR 100 (USD $26.50) each month per family...
New Zealand has recently overtaken Australia with regards to expat popularity. Many people move here following the promise of warmth, beautiful scenery and an all round better quality of life. Below are some reasons...
Oh, the Algarve. Portugal’s golden region of the south. Everyone loves and appreciates this part of Portugal, but Lagos – and most importantly its party scene – is often overlooked. Not on our watch!...
