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The Job scenario has never been better than in the recent past. Especially after the lull that followed leaner years, this year is turning out to be really a wish come true for job seekers. With the manufacturing and software engineering industries doing so well, these growth vehicles are back in the news for all the right reasons. But wait a minute - does this mean that it is a cakewalk for every Tom, Dick and Harry to walk out with a job offer? Not quite! This time around, recruiters and employers are taking no chances after having been bitten by a spate of economic slumps and mass layoffs.6 Steps To An Easy Job SearchInternet job exchange companies have paved the way for a successful job search by simplifying and in most cases reducing the number of steps in the process leading up to a job interview. Here we take a look at the 6 easiest steps to a job search.1. Identifying Your Area Of Interest: Whether you want to be in the software engineering field or in finance management, it is important you identify it before you arrive at the threshold. Look back to recollect the field where you had at least above average successes. This will also show you your strengths.2. List The Skill Sets Wanted By Employers: Every advertisement specifies what an employer is looking for in a candidate. Check whether you have these before applying. You may want to invest in advanced management training, such as Six Sigma Training, which is currently experiencing very high demand.3. Make A Striking Resume: A good resume highlights k
Becoming a resident is relatively simple. If you stay for a year you are granted permanent residency. You just need to have your tourist visa renewed every 3 months for a year. You must deposit at least US$2,200 into a local bank. After 5 years as a permanent resident you are eligibile for citizenship.
You can easily live a luxury lifestyle in this country without a lot of money.
9. Costa Rica
Costa Rica - is located in Central America between Nicaragua and Panama. Costa Rica has has its problems over the years but things are improving and it remains a popular retirement destination for many people.
All income earned outside Costa Rica is tax free.
To gain residency you must be able to prove you have an income of more than US$1,000 per month. You just need to have this income exchanged into local currency at a local bank and present the receipts to the Tourisn Institute every 2 years to renew your permit.
This is another country where you can live like royalty with little money. Costa Rica is a Spanish speaking democracy. English is widely understood though.
10. Panama
Panama - is located in Central America between Costa Rica and Columbia. Panams is a well established international financial centre with very attractive residency possibilities.
Panama is a Spanish speaking country where English is well known.
Income earned from outside Panama is tax free. This democracy is a first world country and Panama city could be mistaken for Miami.
Panama has three residency options:
The Panama Investor Immigration Program requires an investment of at least US$100,000 in a new company or business or in any business in the country employing at least 3 Panamanian citizens. The investors must be directors & officers of the company. OR, you can invest US$40,000 in a reforestation project. After 5 years with this residency permit you can apply for Panamanian citizenship and passport.
The Pamana Retiree Residence Program requires you to invest enough money in a term deposit at the Banco Nacional de Panama to generate at least US$750 per month in interest for a minimum of 5 years. You can also receive a non-citizens passport that is good for travel. This p
In a previous article, I dropped a huge tip about, of all things, what you should wear to each and every casting session. That's right...a secret about wardrobes.And if you're expecting to be acting in television commercials and if you're expecting to get cast for television commercials, then you need to go FIND THAT ARTICLE. Who knows, it might do you more good than that wildly expensive head shot you just got another 300 copies of.Back to you.You need to understand, right here and now, that commercial casting is played very quickly. Creatives and producers and agents and casting directors and even directors from everywhere in the casting loop do not have the time to get to know you personally. Their lives are and endless series of 'sales' and your part, while it is the focus of YOUR life, obviously, is just another thing they have to worry about.Sadly, they don't really care that you play water polo, or that you live on the same block that OJ was thinking of buying on.What they DO care about is you making the process go as easily as it needs to...because everyone of those people in the loop has to sell you up the line. So the more you know about what to do during the casting for commercials process, the easier you make their lives.And the reward? A national spot that gets picked up flight after flight netting you residual dollars that will make your head spin.So buckle down.Here's the ultimate pearl of casting wisdom. If done time and time again, you will land commercials in your sle
However, after reading this chapter, you may start to develop itchy feet. The grass sometimes IS greener on the other side.
What are the advantages of moving? Basically that depends on where you live now and on how you want to live. Moving to another country can reduce or eliminate income, corporate and capital gains taxes. Now I've got your attention. Here is the BUT If you live in the USA you are taxed by your government on your world-wide income regardless of where you live in the world. That's rude. It may still be tax advantageous to move however. You won't get taxed twice. If you move to a tax haven where there are no or minimal taxes you will still have to pay the IRS but you won't have any paperwork to do in your new home. If you move to a non-tax haven with a double taxation treaty with the USA there are many options open to you usually for reducing your taxable income. Talk to an advisor who specializes in international taxation. I'm not an accountant. I'm not even American so the US taxation system is not something I am well versed in. However, I do know that significant tax savings are possible when properly structured.
If you are a citizen of a country with a residency based taxation system, and most are, then your tax saving opportunities are much easier. Just move. Once you reside outside these countries the tax departments no longer have any interest in taxing you. You only need to pay tax in the country you move to, if that country requires it.
Tax reasons are not the only reason to move overseas. It isn't even the most important reason, saving tax is just a bonus.
The real reason, and only important reason to move is to increase your standard of living. What you need to ask yourself is this. What do you want? Does the place you live in now provide that for you? Do you want a more laid back lifestyle? Do you want to be exposed to less crime? Do you want a less expensive lifestyle, but with more luxury? Do you want a warmer or cooler climate? Do you want cheaper real estate and no capital gains taxes? etc. Only you know what you want. Below we will explore some of the best places in the world and why. Perhaps one of these places will suit what you are looking for.
We will also look at the issue of economic citizenship. Economic citizenship programs are made available by 2 countries presently. They are St.Kitts & Nevis and Dominica. These countries, in exchange for varying amounts of money, will give you instant legal citizenship including a passport. You are not required to live in any of these countries, but as a citizen you can if you want to. The main advantage of these programs is the gaining of the second passport. This is essential for world travel if your original passport is from a country that has developed many enemies. For example, if your aircraft or cruise ship is hijacked by terrorists you may survive if you have a St Kitts & Nevis or Dominican passport because nobody has an argument with these countries. If you are carrying a passport from the US, UK or Australia you are screwed. Also another example is this, if you travel to Arab countries and also Israel you will experience fewer problems with the custom officials in these countries if you use separate passports with separate visas for entry into each of these countries. Another important advantage of these passports is that they allow visa free travel to a huge number of countries making travel easier than it may be on your current passport. One of the most important advantages of a passport from these countries, however, is the investment opportunities that it opens up. Some investments are not open to the citizens of some countries. The 2nd passports discussed here can be used to identify yourself to banks and investment companies and so allow you to invest in these lucrative investments. These economic citizenship programs will be discussed further under the appropriate country listing.
Peruse the following country listings and see if any of these options fit your goals. My argument regarding residency is this. To live a luxury lifestyle you need to earn more and spend less whilst improving your standard of living. Moving to a tax haven, I believe, is essential. Reduce your tax and buy what you want cheaper. There are many fantastic places in the world you can move to and even save tax in, but many are expensive. Examples of these are Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, Bermuda, Ireland, the UK, Andorra, Campione and in fact most places in Europe are a nice place to live. You have to be quite wealthy to live the luxury lifestyle in these places. If you are quite wealthy check them out. If you are moderately well off then you can leverage what you have and acquire a luxury lifestyle by moving to the countries I have highlighted below. Almost all of these countries have first world products and services at reasonable prices.
Here we go.
1. Vanuatu
Vanuatu - is a group of islands north of New Caledonia, southeast of the Solomon Islands and west of the Fijian Islands in the South Pacific.
It is a beautiful, peaceful country and has been independent since 1980. If you would like to move there you are required to make a positive contribution to the economy. This means investing US$50,000 in an approved investment and also lodge an immigration bond to pay for your repatriation should you make a nuisance of yourself. You can opt to invest the US$50,000 in real estate, however, you cannot own land there. You instead purchase a 55 year lease that is renewable.
The people of Vanuatu speak Pidgin, English and French. The country is democratic and there is no income tax.
2. The Bahamas
The Bahamas - are a group of many islands south-east of the US and north-west of Cuba in the Caribbean.
This is a democratic, income and company tax free country renowned for its tropical beauty. It is also one of the few countries in the world where you can buy your own tropical island.
If you wish to reside here, permanent and temporary residency permits require the payment of approximately B$1,000 for the head of the family plus B$20 for each family member. Also required if you want permanent residency is an investment of B$250,000 in a registered group investment or B$500,000 in another investment. Temporary permits are valid for 1 year. Tourist visas allow you to stay for up to 8 months of the year.
The only worry I have with the Bahamas is global warming. The country is low lying and if the sea levels rise most of this country may become Atlantis. The official language of this country is English.
3. The Turks and Caicos Islands
The Turks & Caicos Islands - lie south east of the Bahamas.
This country is a dependency of the UK. There is no income or company tax, gift tax, inheritance, property or sales taxes.
Living and residency here is easy. It costs approximately US$2,000 for a permit to work or reside here. Don't even think about looking for a job here, however.
The country is democratic and the official language is English.
4. The Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic - ( not to be confused with the Commonwealth of Dominica) is one of the poorest countries in the Caribbean. It is located east of Haiti and west of Puerto Rico.
This country is democratic and the official language is Spanish.
All foreign earned income is tax free here and you can live like a king because everything is so cheap.
If you are American, European, Canadian, British or Australian and have an external income your residency is virtually guaranteed. After 2 years you can apply for citizenship.
5. St Kitts and Nevis
St Kitts & Nevis - is a small island group in the Caribbean north of Montserrat and west of Antigua & Barbuda.
It is independent, democratic and English speaking.
There is no income tax or tax for offshore companies.
St Kitts & Nevis has a very good economic citizenship program, but it is expensive. This is the Rolls Royce option. It will cost you US$250,000 minimum investment in real estate, US$35,000 government fee for the main applicant, US$15,000 government fee per dependent, US$2,500 due diligence fees per adult and US$15,000 in application fees. This will give you full citizenship and a passport within approximately 3 months. This passport gives visa free travel to many countries as it is a British Commonwealth passport.
6. The Commonwealth of Dominica
The Commonwealth of Dominica - ( not to be confused with the Dominican Republic) is an English speaking, democratic country. It has been independent since 1978. Dominica is located south of Guedeloupe and north of Martinique in the Caribbean.
There are no income taxes or company taxes. Dominica is also a nature lovers dream. Dominica has a very good economic citizenship program. It will cost you US$75,000 government fee for a single applicant or US$100,000 government fee for a family of up to 4 people. Due diligence fees range from US$15,000 plus US$700 per person. This will get you full citizenship and a British Commonwealth passport within 4 months.
7. The Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands - consists of 3 islands in the Caribbean north west of Jamacia and south of Cuba.
There are no income, inheritence or capital gains taxes.
You can immigrate here if you have a spotless reputation and at least US$150,000. You must be financially independent and not have to depend on the local ecomony for an income.
8. Belize
Belize - is paradise on earth. Belize is democratic, peaceful and there are no taxes. It is English speaking. Belize is located in Central America bordered by Mexico and Guatemala.
Becoming a resident is relatively simple. If you stay for a year you are granted permanent residency. You just need to have your tourist visa renewed every 3 months for a year. You must deposit at least US$2,200 into a local bank. After 5 years as a permanent resident you are eligibile for citizenship.
You can easily live a luxury lifestyle in this country without a lot of money.
9. Costa Rica
Costa Rica - is located in Central America between Nicaragua and Panama. Costa Rica has has its problems over the years but things are improving and it remains a popular retirement destination for many people.
All income earned outside Costa Rica is tax free.
To gain residency you must be able to prove you have an income of more than US$1,000 per month. You just need to have this income exchanged into local currency at a local bank and present the receipts to the Tourisn Institute every 2 years to renew your permit.
This is another country where you can live like royalty with little money. Costa Rica is a Spanish speaking democracy. English is widely understood though.
10. Panama
Panama - is located in Central America between Costa Rica and Columbia. Panams is a well established international financial centre with very attractive residency possibilities.
Panama is a Spanish speaking country where English is well known.
Income earned from outside Panama is tax free. This democracy is a first world country and Panama city could be mistaken for Miami.
Panama has three residency options:
The Panama Investor Immigration Program requires an investment of at least US$100,000 in a new company or business or in any business in the country employing at least 3 Panamanian citizens. The investors must be directors & officers of the company. OR, you can invest US$40,000 in a reforestation project. After 5 years with this residency permit you can apply for Panamanian citizenship and passport.
The Pamana Retiree Residence Program requires you to invest enough money in a term deposit at the Banco Nacional de Panama to generate at least US$750 per month in interest for a minimum of 5 years. You can also receive a non-citizens passport that is good for travel. This pr
In online auctions you are normally selling to bidders from your own country, and in large countries such as the USA, probably from your own state. A lot depends on what is being sold and what delivery costs, times and customs regulations are. If you can sell e-goods, however, borders are irrelevant. A good way to make money using eBay is deal in electronically transmittable goods such as MySpace software. Look for the ‘in’ thing of the day and sell it, or items associated with it.At one time concert tickets were a good source of income. If you purchased potentially ‘hot’ tickets online from authorized ticket agencies some months in advance and sold them on eBay a few days prior to the event, you could make a lot of money. Now, however, the likelihood of earning a living doing this is very small. There are so many people doing this that, while tickets are scarce before the event, they are in abundance on eBay just prior to it. You have a choice of prices, and all you do if you want to purchase is to wait as long as possible, and the prices tumble.If you really want to know how to make money with eBay, it is to have a bit of capital to start with. You then purchase a wholesale lot of goods from the Far East: it does not matter what they are, you can purchase most Chinese and Taiwanese electrical goods wholesale at prices that will provide you with an excellent living if sold on eBay. But cheap and sell cheaper than your eBay competition; that is the way to make money with eBay.One final tip: check out potential hot toy
Peruse the following country listings and see if any of these options fit your goals. My argument regarding residency is this. To live a luxury lifestyle you need to earn more and spend less whilst improving your standard of living. Moving to a tax haven, I believe, is essential. Reduce your tax and buy what you want cheaper. There are many fantastic places in the world you can move to and even save tax in, but many are expensive. Examples of these are Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, Bermuda, Ireland, the UK, Andorra, Campione and in fact most places in Europe are a nice place to live. You have to be quite wealthy to live the luxury lifestyle in these places. If you are quite wealthy check them out. If you are moderately well off then you can leverage what you have and acquire a luxury lifestyle by moving to the countries I have highlighted below. Almost all of these countries have first world products and services at reasonable prices.
Here we go.
1. Vanuatu
Vanuatu - is a group of islands north of New Caledonia, southeast of the Solomon Islands and west of the Fijian Islands in the South Pacific.
It is a beautiful, peaceful country and has been independent since 1980. If you would like to move there you are required to make a positive contribution to the economy. This means investing US$50,000 in an approved investment and also lodge an immigration bond to pay for your repatriation should you make a nuisance of yourself. You can opt to invest the US$50,000 in real estate, however, you cannot own land there. You instead purchase a 55 year lease that is renewable.
The people of Vanuatu speak Pidgin, English and French. The country is democratic and there is no income tax.
2. The Bahamas
The Bahamas - are a group of many islands south-east of the US and north-west of Cuba in the Caribbean.
This is a democratic, income and company tax free country renowned for its tropical beauty. It is also one of the few countries in the world where you can buy your own tropical island.
If you wish to reside here, permanent and temporary residency permits require the payment of approximately B$1,000 for the head of the family plus B$20 for each family member. Also required if you want permanent residency is an investment of B$250,000 in a registered group investment or B$500,000 in another investment. Temporary permits are valid for 1 year. Tourist visas allow you to stay for up to 8 months of the year.
The only worry I have with the Bahamas is global warming. The country is low lying and if the sea levels rise most of this country may become Atlantis. The official language of this country is English.
3. The Turks and Caicos Islands
The Turks & Caicos Islands - lie south east of the Bahamas.
This country is a dependency of the UK. There is no income or company tax, gift tax, inheritance, property or sales taxes.
Living and residency here is easy. It costs approximately US$2,000 for a permit to work or reside here. Don't even think about looking for a job here, however.
The country is democratic and the official language is English.
4. The Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic - ( not to be confused with the Commonwealth of Dominica) is one of the poorest countries in the Caribbean. It is located east of Haiti and west of Puerto Rico.
This country is democratic and the official language is Spanish.
All foreign earned income is tax free here and you can live like a king because everything is so cheap.
If you are American, European, Canadian, British or Australian and have an external income your residency is virtually guaranteed. After 2 years you can apply for citizenship.
5. St Kitts and Nevis
St Kitts & Nevis - is a small island group in the Caribbean north of Montserrat and west of Antigua & Barbuda.
It is independent, democratic and English speaking.
There is no income tax or tax for offshore companies.
St Kitts & Nevis has a very good economic citizenship program, but it is expensive. This is the Rolls Royce option. It will cost you US$250,000 minimum investment in real estate, US$35,000 government fee for the main applicant, US$15,000 government fee per dependent, US$2,500 due diligence fees per adult and US$15,000 in application fees. This will give you full citizenship and a passport within approximately 3 months. This passport gives visa free travel to many countries as it is a British Commonwealth passport.
6. The Commonwealth of Dominica
The Commonwealth of Dominica - ( not to be confused with the Dominican Republic) is an English speaking, democratic country. It has been independent since 1978. Dominica is located south of Guedeloupe and north of Martinique in the Caribbean.
There are no income taxes or company taxes. Dominica is also a nature lovers dream. Dominica has a very good economic citizenship program. It will cost you US$75,000 government fee for a single applicant or US$100,000 government fee for a family of up to 4 people. Due diligence fees range from US$15,000 plus US$700 per person. This will get you full citizenship and a British Commonwealth passport within 4 months.
7. The Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands - consists of 3 islands in the Caribbean north west of Jamacia and south of Cuba.
There are no income, inheritence or capital gains taxes.
You can immigrate here if you have a spotless reputation and at least US$150,000. You must be financially independent and not have to depend on the local ecomony for an income.
8. Belize
Belize - is paradise on earth. Belize is democratic, peaceful and there are no taxes. It is English speaking. Belize is located in Central America bordered by Mexico and Guatemala.
Becoming a resident is relatively simple. If you stay for a year you are granted permanent residency. You just need to have your tourist visa renewed every 3 months for a year. You must deposit at least US$2,200 into a local bank. After 5 years as a permanent resident you are eligibile for citizenship.
You can easily live a luxury lifestyle in this country without a lot of money.
9. Costa Rica
Costa Rica - is located in Central America between Nicaragua and Panama. Costa Rica has has its problems over the years but things are improving and it remains a popular retirement destination for many people.
All income earned outside Costa Rica is tax free.
To gain residency you must be able to prove you have an income of more than US$1,000 per month. You just need to have this income exchanged into local currency at a local bank and present the receipts to the Tourisn Institute every 2 years to renew your permit.
This is another country where you can live like royalty with little money. Costa Rica is a Spanish speaking democracy. English is widely understood though.
10. Panama
Panama - is located in Central America between Costa Rica and Columbia. Panams is a well established international financial centre with very attractive residency possibilities.
Panama is a Spanish speaking country where English is well known.
Income earned from outside Panama is tax free. This democracy is a first world country and Panama city could be mistaken for Miami.
Panama has three residency options:
The Panama Investor Immigration Program requires an investment of at least US$100,000 in a new company or business or in any business in the country employing at least 3 Panamanian citizens. The investors must be directors & officers of the company. OR, you can invest US$40,000 in a reforestation project. After 5 years with this residency permit you can apply for Panamanian citizenship and passport.
The Pamana Retiree Residence Program requires you to invest enough money in a term deposit at the Banco Nacional de Panama to generate at least US$750 per month in interest for a minimum of 5 years. You can also receive a non-citizens passport that is good for travel. This p
The Franchise RelationshipIn theory, the franchise relationship is a symbiotic relationship, such as a marriage, or a partnership. However, as often happens, there is a significant gap between theory and practice. What should be well understood is that the goal of the franchisor is the same as any other business entity: maximize profits. Moreover, we live in an era of immediate gratification; therefore, in many business entities long-term planning is limited to managing earnings per share (EPS) for the current reporting period. Thus, many franchisors will maximize profits in the short-term whether of not this has a deleterious effect on the franchisee. I owned and operated a ‘family restaurant’ franchise; therefore, this discussion will tend to focus on this type of franchise.Clearly, the franchise relationship mimics a marriage in that there is a strong tendency for disputes to become more frequent and bitter as the business relationship evolves from the honeymoon stage to an actual business relationship, a partnership where one partner controls the other. Often, the franchisor is soon viewed as a greedy control freak by the franchisee as the realization dawns that the franchisor is not be the savior that he made himself out to be during the courting period. In fact, it soon becomes evident that the franchisor may have been somewhat less than candid during the sale of the franchise.Pro Forma StatementsPro forma financial statements is the term applied to financial statements that would result if ce
Here we go.
1. Vanuatu
Vanuatu - is a group of islands north of New Caledonia, southeast of the Solomon Islands and west of the Fijian Islands in the South Pacific.
It is a beautiful, peaceful country and has been independent since 1980. If you would like to move there you are required to make a positive contribution to the economy. This means investing US$50,000 in an approved investment and also lodge an immigration bond to pay for your repatriation should you make a nuisance of yourself. You can opt to invest the US$50,000 in real estate, however, you cannot own land there. You instead purchase a 55 year lease that is renewable.
The people of Vanuatu speak Pidgin, English and French. The country is democratic and there is no income tax.
2. The Bahamas
The Bahamas - are a group of many islands south-east of the US and north-west of Cuba in the Caribbean.
This is a democratic, income and company tax free country renowned for its tropical beauty. It is also one of the few countries in the world where you can buy your own tropical island.
If you wish to reside here, permanent and temporary residency permits require the payment of approximately B$1,000 for the head of the family plus B$20 for each family member. Also required if you want permanent residency is an investment of B$250,000 in a registered group investment or B$500,000 in another investment. Temporary permits are valid for 1 year. Tourist visas allow you to stay for up to 8 months of the year.
The only worry I have with the Bahamas is global warming. The country is low lying and if the sea levels rise most of this country may become Atlantis. The official language of this country is English.
3. The Turks and Caicos Islands
The Turks & Caicos Islands - lie south east of the Bahamas.
This country is a dependency of the UK. There is no income or company tax, gift tax, inheritance, property or sales taxes.
Living and residency here is easy. It costs approximately US$2,000 for a permit to work or reside here. Don't even think about looking for a job here, however.
The country is democratic and the official language is English.
4. The Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic - ( not to be confused with the Commonwealth of Dominica) is one of the poorest countries in the Caribbean. It is located east of Haiti and west of Puerto Rico.
This country is democratic and the official language is Spanish.
All foreign earned income is tax free here and you can live like a king because everything is so cheap.
If you are American, European, Canadian, British or Australian and have an external income your residency is virtually guaranteed. After 2 years you can apply for citizenship.
5. St Kitts and Nevis
St Kitts & Nevis - is a small island group in the Caribbean north of Montserrat and west of Antigua & Barbuda.
It is independent, democratic and English speaking.
There is no income tax or tax for offshore companies.
St Kitts & Nevis has a very good economic citizenship program, but it is expensive. This is the Rolls Royce option. It will cost you US$250,000 minimum investment in real estate, US$35,000 government fee for the main applicant, US$15,000 government fee per dependent, US$2,500 due diligence fees per adult and US$15,000 in application fees. This will give you full citizenship and a passport within approximately 3 months. This passport gives visa free travel to many countries as it is a British Commonwealth passport.
6. The Commonwealth of Dominica
The Commonwealth of Dominica - ( not to be confused with the Dominican Republic) is an English speaking, democratic country. It has been independent since 1978. Dominica is located south of Guedeloupe and north of Martinique in the Caribbean.
There are no income taxes or company taxes. Dominica is also a nature lovers dream. Dominica has a very good economic citizenship program. It will cost you US$75,000 government fee for a single applicant or US$100,000 government fee for a family of up to 4 people. Due diligence fees range from US$15,000 plus US$700 per person. This will get you full citizenship and a British Commonwealth passport within 4 months.
7. The Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands - consists of 3 islands in the Caribbean north west of Jamacia and south of Cuba.
There are no income, inheritence or capital gains taxes.
You can immigrate here if you have a spotless reputation and at least US$150,000. You must be financially independent and not have to depend on the local ecomony for an income.
8. Belize
Belize - is paradise on earth. Belize is democratic, peaceful and there are no taxes. It is English speaking. Belize is located in Central America bordered by Mexico and Guatemala.
Becoming a resident is relatively simple. If you stay for a year you are granted permanent residency. You just need to have your tourist visa renewed every 3 months for a year. You must deposit at least US$2,200 into a local bank. After 5 years as a permanent resident you are eligibile for citizenship.
You can easily live a luxury lifestyle in this country without a lot of money.
9. Costa Rica
Costa Rica - is located in Central America between Nicaragua and Panama. Costa Rica has has its problems over the years but things are improving and it remains a popular retirement destination for many people.
All income earned outside Costa Rica is tax free.
To gain residency you must be able to prove you have an income of more than US$1,000 per month. You just need to have this income exchanged into local currency at a local bank and present the receipts to the Tourisn Institute every 2 years to renew your permit.
This is another country where you can live like royalty with little money. Costa Rica is a Spanish speaking democracy. English is widely understood though.
10. Panama
Panama - is located in Central America between Costa Rica and Columbia. Panams is a well established international financial centre with very attractive residency possibilities.
Panama is a Spanish speaking country where English is well known.
Income earned from outside Panama is tax free. This democracy is a first world country and Panama city could be mistaken for Miami.
Panama has three residency options:
The Panama Investor Immigration Program requires an investment of at least US$100,000 in a new company or business or in any business in the country employing at least 3 Panamanian citizens. The investors must be directors & officers of the company. OR, you can invest US$40,000 in a reforestation project. After 5 years with this residency permit you can apply for Panamanian citizenship and passport.
The Pamana Retiree Residence Program requires you to invest enough money in a term deposit at the Banco Nacional de Panama to generate at least US$750 per month in interest for a minimum of 5 years. You can also receive a non-citizens passport that is good for travel. This p
When I first started marketing on-line, I quickly created a marketing email nightmare. I didn't know not to use my regular email account when I went out placing ads at the various sites on-line. Oh Boy do I wish someone had mentioned that to me! Imagine my horror when I checked my mail and there were hundreds of confirmations from the owners of the ad sites I posted to. Trying to sort through them finding any that might be a customer asking for help, etc. was again nothing short of a nightmare.It didn't take me long to figure out I would need to focus some time on organizing how I managed the email I received from my advertising. Thankfully with just a little organization. And a few months of undoing the disaster I had created. Today it is, no longer a problem, but instead a well oiled machine, that is controlled by me and not the other way around.I am sure many make the same mistake as they begin their marketing adventure. But hopefully this article will help a few of you to not have to endure the nightmare this mistake can cause.First off you will want to use good email accounts for your posting. Don't compromise your advertising just to avoid the confirmations. Not using quality email will only get you banned from the sites and then your ads won't be seen. Making it just a waste of time at that point. Many of the free email accounts out there are not a wise choice for using with your advertising. They can be used if handled properly, but I do not recommend them for the beginner.Set up your email accounts according
This country is democratic and the official language is Spanish.
All foreign earned income is tax free here and you can live like a king because everything is so cheap.
If you are American, European, Canadian, British or Australian and have an external income your residency is virtually guaranteed. After 2 years you can apply for citizenship.
5. St Kitts and Nevis
St Kitts & Nevis - is a small island group in the Caribbean north of Montserrat and west of Antigua & Barbuda.
It is independent, democratic and English speaking.
There is no income tax or tax for offshore companies.
St Kitts & Nevis has a very good economic citizenship program, but it is expensive. This is the Rolls Royce option. It will cost you US$250,000 minimum investment in real estate, US$35,000 government fee for the main applicant, US$15,000 government fee per dependent, US$2,500 due diligence fees per adult and US$15,000 in application fees. This will give you full citizenship and a passport within approximately 3 months. This passport gives visa free travel to many countries as it is a British Commonwealth passport.
6. The Commonwealth of Dominica
The Commonwealth of Dominica - ( not to be confused with the Dominican Republic) is an English speaking, democratic country. It has been independent since 1978. Dominica is located south of Guedeloupe and north of Martinique in the Caribbean.
There are no income taxes or company taxes. Dominica is also a nature lovers dream. Dominica has a very good economic citizenship program. It will cost you US$75,000 government fee for a single applicant or US$100,000 government fee for a family of up to 4 people. Due diligence fees range from US$15,000 plus US$700 per person. This will get you full citizenship and a British Commonwealth passport within 4 months.
7. The Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands - consists of 3 islands in the Caribbean north west of Jamacia and south of Cuba.
There are no income, inheritence or capital gains taxes.
You can immigrate here if you have a spotless reputation and at least US$150,000. You must be financially independent and not have to depend on the local ecomony for an income.
8. Belize
Belize - is paradise on earth. Belize is democratic, peaceful and there are no taxes. It is English speaking. Belize is located in Central America bordered by Mexico and Guatemala.
Becoming a resident is relatively simple. If you stay for a year you are granted permanent residency. You just need to have your tourist visa renewed every 3 months for a year. You must deposit at least US$2,200 into a local bank. After 5 years as a permanent resident you are eligibile for citizenship.
You can easily live a luxury lifestyle in this country without a lot of money.
9. Costa Rica
Costa Rica - is located in Central America between Nicaragua and Panama. Costa Rica has has its problems over the years but things are improving and it remains a popular retirement destination for many people.
All income earned outside Costa Rica is tax free.
To gain residency you must be able to prove you have an income of more than US$1,000 per month. You just need to have this income exchanged into local currency at a local bank and present the receipts to the Tourisn Institute every 2 years to renew your permit.
This is another country where you can live like royalty with little money. Costa Rica is a Spanish speaking democracy. English is widely understood though.
10. Panama
Panama - is located in Central America between Costa Rica and Columbia. Panams is a well established international financial centre with very attractive residency possibilities.
Panama is a Spanish speaking country where English is well known.
Income earned from outside Panama is tax free. This democracy is a first world country and Panama city could be mistaken for Miami.
Panama has three residency options:
The Panama Investor Immigration Program requires an investment of at least US$100,000 in a new company or business or in any business in the country employing at least 3 Panamanian citizens. The investors must be directors & officers of the company. OR, you can invest US$40,000 in a reforestation project. After 5 years with this residency permit you can apply for Panamanian citizenship and passport.
The Pamana Retiree Residence Program requires you to invest enough money in a term deposit at the Banco Nacional de Panama to generate at least US$750 per month in interest for a minimum of 5 years. You can also receive a non-citizens passport that is good for travel. This p
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Becoming a resident is relatively simple. If you stay for a year you are granted permanent residency. You just need to have your tourist visa renewed every 3 months for a year. You must deposit at least US$2,200 into a local bank. After 5 years as a permanent resident you are eligibile for citizenship.
You can easily live a luxury lifestyle in this country without a lot of money.
9. Costa Rica
Costa Rica - is located in Central America between Nicaragua and Panama. Costa Rica has has its problems over the years but things are improving and it remains a popular retirement destination for many people.
All income earned outside Costa Rica is tax free.
To gain residency you must be able to prove you have an income of more than US$1,000 per month. You just need to have this income exchanged into local currency at a local bank and present the receipts to the Tourisn Institute every 2 years to renew your permit.
This is another country where you can live like royalty with little money. Costa Rica is a Spanish speaking democracy. English is widely understood though.
10. Panama
Panama - is located in Central America between Costa Rica and Columbia. Panams is a well established international financial centre with very attractive residency possibilities.
Panama is a Spanish speaking country where English is well known.
Income earned from outside Panama is tax free. This democracy is a first world country and Panama city could be mistaken for Miami.
Panama has three residency options:
The Panama Investor Immigration Program requires an investment of at least US$100,000 in a new company or business or in any business in the country employing at least 3 Panamanian citizens. The investors must be directors & officers of the company. OR, you can invest US$40,000 in a reforestation project. After 5 years with this residency permit you can apply for Panamanian citizenship and passport.
The Pamana Retiree Residence Program requires you to invest enough money in a term deposit at the Banco Nacional de Panama to generate at least US$750 per month in interest for a minimum of 5 years. You can also receive a non-citizens passport that is good for travel. This program does not lead to citizenship.
The Panama Pensionado Residence Program requires you to prove that you receive a pension of US$500 per month minimum from any government or private source outside of Panama. This program does not lead to citizenship. It does however, entitle you to many discounts country wide.
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