Offshore Company, Banking & Cryptocurrency

Second passports, citizenship requirements and investments – such things may seem complicated for a newbie. To the average individual, a citizenship is about naturalization. You work in the host country for a particular amount of years, get used to the local system, learn about its culture, and eventually take a test and pay a fee – done. But then, there is an easier and quicker way to do it – the citizenship for investment. In theory, it may sound a bit fishy. You basically have to pay to get your citizenship. It does not seem too fair, but who cares? The truth is you are not buying the actual citizenship, unless you choose to make a donation. You can also invest the money, meaning you have a good return on investment. It is all...

The golden visa is no longer a rare occasion to be allowed entry into a country. Instead, golden visa programs have become extremely popular lately and they are widely implemented by countries from all over the world. The concept has gained more notoriety in Europe though, yet you can find similar programs all over the world – even if they are advertised under different names. To keep it simple, such a program will provide a temporary residence permit. Requirements and laws vary from one country to another. For instance, you could get a permit for a few years or perhaps one that will cover you until you can apply for citizenship. If there is one thing these programs have in common, that is the way to get the visa – a solid investment...

Obtaining residence permits comes with all kinds of pluses and minuses. Then, there are so many myths that you barely know what to believe. There is always someone out there who claims to know everything. Now, no matter where you are trying to settle, there are usually two options to choose from – doing everything yourself or hiring a professional. To keep everything crystal clear, you do not have to be a citizen to live in the respective country. You could get a temporary residence permit, but you might as well obtain a permanent residence permit. Doing everything yourself is not impossible. You need to research everything and deal with lots of paperwork, but it is doable. A service will get the job done faster, but for a price...

Moving to a new place may seem easy at times, but there are certain countries that will bring in a bunch of challenges. Now, different people have different reasons to move abroad. These reasons do count as well, but overall, choosing the location carefully is the more important factor. Now, why would you choose a different country? Maybe you are thinking of retiring. You have a home you want to sell, buy a different one in a different country and live off your pension or investments. Maybe you want to invest in a nice country with a stable economy and low taxes. How about getting ready for further investments or retirement? No matter what your reasons are, immigration consulting is often the main necessity. Think about it for a...

Wise was originally launched in 2011. It had a different name back then, but it got rebranded in 2022. The purpose of this service? Making international payments a breeze. Basically, the goal was to make transfers almost instant – compared to banks, which normally take a few days. Another goal was to make transfers cheap – compared to banks, which take a good chunk of the money. Most importantly, Wise tried to make everything simple. Accounts can be opened in different currencies and exchange rates are fair. Simply put, there is no need to waste a fortune on middlemen getting the job done for you. After all, this is what traditional banks are about – they are intermediary users that facilitate transfers for a price. Now, some may know...

Everything You Should Know About Getting an Offshore Bank Account Across the World There are so many misconceptions about having an offshore bank account that you barely know what to believe. If you are new to this industry, chances are you associate offshore activities with the numerous scandals involving celebrities over the past years. Some may see offshore accounts for savvy businesses, while others find them more suitable for shady accountants. The truth is you do not have to be a millionaire to open an offshore bank account. You do not need to run a particular business or operate in a specific field. A bit of research, finding the right bank and the right documents can give you access to private banking in another country within...

As you deal with Bitcoin and make one transaction after another, there is a point when you realize that anonymity is not always there. You have done your homework and you have assessed the benefits of digital coins – cryptocurrencies are meant to be anonymous. Indeed, they will not necessarily link to your actual identity. But then, there are other small details that can reveal your actual identity. The address of your Bitcoin, for example, is public. Your history of transactions can also be discovered. If you are not careful, they can be put together and may reveal your real life identity. Discovering who you truly are is not of great interest, unless you deal with high amounts of money. Most people would try to conduct transactions...

In 2008, Latvia was hit by a deep recession worse than other countries in the European Union. Proportionally, since it was not among Europe’s most developed countries, it was not that bad. Over the next five years, Latvia's GDP grew by about 5% on a yearly basis. In no time, Latvia became one of the fastest-growing economies within the union. The trend has not changed though. While the country was hit by a few other issues – such as the closure of its largest company in the metal field, its growth surprised analysts. For the seasoned offshore entrepreneur, the secret is pretty obvious. Latvia has figured out what truly works when it comes to growing, attracting international investments and getting people to spend their money there...

If there is one constant in the vast, ongoing, cryptocurrency exchange war, it’s this fact: Kraken is a big dog. Despite fierce competition from feature-rich Coinbase and Binance, Kraken remains a force to be reckoned with due to its large crypto asset catalog, numerous other attractive features, and global reach. For these reasons and more, Kraken remains a top-rated, overall trader choice winner for cryptocurrency trading, along with Coinbase and Binance. Whether you want to invest in the crypto long term, trade crypto assets in the shorter term, or you just want to make a cost-effective cross-border transfer, Kraken is the exchange to rock out to. Cryptocurrency exchanges used to be largely defined by the coin listed. Nowadays...

Nearly four years after it was launched, Coinbase commerce – the merchant app from Coinbase – is running at full stream these days, hitting milestone after milestone, and seeing an uptick in volume since the 2018 launch. People really seem to be buying products and services on the web in crypto, and most of these transactions are happening on the Coinbase ecosystem. Coinbase has been expanding at a pace like never seen before. The exchange has grabbed the attention of investors, who pay a bit more for added transparency, security, and above everything else, safety. Coinbase is considered a safe bet across the cryptosphere. As the market continues to provide healthy alternatives to fiat currencies, Coinbase commerce was launched to...

EMIs – Electronic Money Institutions – are naturally part of the game when you deal with offshore applications, online work or you simply want to diversify your portfolio a little. There already are a few handy guides regarding the most trustworthy EMIs on the OffshoreCorpTalk forum. If you missed them, here are a few details about what to expect before actually digging into deeper details. A brief introduction regarding EMIs will put you on track and allow you to understand how it works – most people already know that. The point of this article is to identify the potential maximum limits you can have in transactions. To keep it simple, imagine the necessity to transfer $25,000 or maybe $50,000 in one go. Could you do that with an...

When it comes to traditional banks, all you can imagine is clean and posh buildings, as well as good-looking people dressed in suits and elegant dresses. Then, things may often go wrong – lots of paperwork to do anything, as well as ATMs giving you all sorts of errors. However, a new wave of banks aims to change all these things. The so-called fintech – financial technology – startups tend to change the way people bank. Also known as neobanks, these financial institutions tend to overcome all the stereotypes in the banking industry. Most importantly, they operate in a digital manner. They offer low fees, better experiences and a seamless online venture. Now, before digging into deeper details and providing some names regarding the...

The cryptocurrency market has exploded over the past years. The speed of this market is incredibly high, making the less experienced struggling to keep up with it. There are over 5,000 different types of cryptocurrencies out there, while the overall market capitalization exceeds $200B. Market research estimates this industry will grow even further – up to 25% per year. Now, when it comes to crypto payment gateways, your options may not be as diversified, but it is still difficult to make a decision. You do have options out there. However, you have to avoid diving in without any research at all. Indeed, more and more merchants accept digital coin payments these days, but different solutions are suitable for different businesses...

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Different OffshoreCorpTalk forum users stick to different online payment platforms – whatever works for them. Then, different platforms come with different terms and conditions. One thread in particular has caught our attention due to the wide discrepancies in opinions and facts. Regarding the versatile payment platform Stripe, more and more people fail to understand the terms and conditions associated with it, facing all kinds of issues. Here are a few things you should know before turning to Stripe. Business identification requirements This is probably the most important requirement from Stripe. The business ownership verification is applied to business owners only. The physical location will be verified – make sure you can get...

The Panama Papers represent over 11 million documents that were leaked in the spring of 2016. The documents provided access to a series of financial documents – more than 200,000 offshore businesses and individuals, including attorney-client conversations and details as well. Some of the documents were recent, but others dated back to the 1970s. The papers were stolen and leaked from Mossack Fonseca – an offshore law company based in Panama. Documents were associated with both low-profile companies and large corporations – including wealthy individuals known all over the world. Most of the data were kept private until these papers came out. Various governments took action based on these leaks – for instance, Jan Marsalek was...