Recent content by StuartG

That's like choosing between steak lobster or Caviar - just enjoy all three whenever you feel like it

"sadly this doesn't work" - why not?

I have both personal and business accounts with Wise and have had very few problems even with 6 figure payments and even one seven-figure payment in GBPs to many different countries. Some very reasonable questions especially on the larger payments with a day or two delay - occasionally a few...

Incorporate in Singapore (no CGT) and pay yourself dividends out of the Capital Gains (no withholding tax) but this would provide you with a legitimate investment income. This might work depending on where you pay taxes and exactly what you are trying to achieve.

If you do not care about taxes, privacy, banks etc., it would depend on what you DO care about

I don't look for problems and generally "stay under the radar" whilst complying with all relevant laws rules and regulations and submitting accurate tax returns and other filings, some of which are subject to audit (and some not) I have explained what I do in this thread; the rest is up to you...

I have operated this way for several years and all income is correctly filed and audited; I have no problems with ACRA or IRAS or anyone else. As I said before, the setup I recommend works perfectly but do your own research and due diligence

The setup I recommend works perfectly

I agree 100% - especially about the obnoxious Expats!

Personally, I don't use Elite or consider new LTR - I like to be "under the radar", though I emphasise that I do nothing illegal or even remotely reprehensible. Also depends upon your age - I have a retirement visa (>50). 4 main places in Thailand to consider - Phucket - a relatively expensive...

I chose Thailand and it works perfectly for me

Look at carefully manged Singapore REITS

Wise (Transferwise) works well with a Singapore company if your business is legitimate and functions very well as a bank account andWisde also provide a debit card. Other bank accounts can also be opened but depends upon size and business connections. Try opening a bank account with a bank in a...

Singapore is somewhat more expensive than Seychelles or BVI but considered much more reputable and legitimate (if that is important to you) and never creates "issues"

Use a Singapore company without Singapore income and keep income in a third country until new calendar year - equals zero tax