Country Guides

Last updated April 24, 2023. From hip Berlin to the enchanting Black Forest to the fairytale-esque Neuschwanstein castle, there’s no shortage of amazing sights to see in Germany. Combine that with a high quality of life and a lower cost of living, and it’s easy to see why hundreds of thousands of Americans currently live […]

Retirement abroad is more popular than ever, as the world has become more connected online, making managing finances and keeping in touch with family and friends from abroad easier. The desire to travel meanwhile has been amplified by the pandemic. The top considerations when considering where to retire overseas are cost of living, healthcare, quality […]

Over the last few years, lots has been written about moving to Puerto Rico as a tax haven. Around 2,000 Americans are known to have moved to Puerto Rico for this reason to reduce their US tax bill. The only reason more haven’t joined them is that to take advantage of the tax breaks Puerto […]

It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Bangladesh. Living in Bangladesh is an wonderful experience for a number of reasons, including the friendly locals, the exotic culture, and the quality of life. As an American expatriate living in Bangladesh though, what exactly do you need to know regarding filing US expat (and Bangladeshi) taxes? […]

Many UK citizens (as well as citizens of other countries) live or work in the US at some point, and they often acquire Legal Permanent Resident status, also known as a Green Card. When returning to the UK (or another country) though, the question arises about whether they should retain their US green card or […]

Japan has long been hailed as a great vacation destination due to its natural beauty, rich culture, and delicious cuisine — but it’s also surprisingly common for Americans to retire in Japan.  And with Japan’s great healthcare system, low crime rates, and lower cost of living, it’s not hard to see why. Below, we’ll delve into […]

The US-China tax treaty was signed in 1984 and came into effect in 1987. Unlike many other US tax treaties, it hasn’t been updated since or added to since.  The purpose of the treaty is to prevent double taxation for Americans living in China and Chinese citizens living in the US. The principle way it […]

Canada is the second most popular destination for Americans living abroad (after Mexico), with an estimated one million US expats. Many US expats living in Canada aren’t sure about their US tax filing obligations though, and they often ask whether they need to file a US tax return, and, if so whether they need to […]

It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Armenia. Living in Armenia is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the friendly locals, the climate, cuisine, and culture, and the quality of life. As an American expatriate living in Armenia though, what exactly do you need to know regarding […]

It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Turkmenistan. Living in Turkmenistan is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the friendly locals, the climate, cuisine, architecture and culture, and the quality of life. As an American expatriate living in Turkmenistan though, what exactly do you need to know […]