Community Blogs

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Apr 16

The Dutch Are Averse to Debt (Except Mortgages)The Netherlands has a cultural thing about debt

James Van Der Berg

17

Bangkok, Thailand

• Apr 16

If the thought of income tax makes your head spin, Thailand will (maybe) surprise you

Lisa Thompson

14

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Apr 16

Why Investing Matters When You're ExpatNetherlands has a stable economy and excellent infrastructure

James Van Der Berg

17

Rome, Italy

• Apr 15

As anyone with bad knees and memory issues knows, life doesn’t always allow you to age gracefully

Marco Rossi

15

Rome, Italy

• Apr 15

Like many other countries, Italy controls who can enter and stay within its borders. Depending on your nationality, you may need an entry visa to visit the c...

Marco Rossi

8

Vienna, Austria

• Apr 15

Naturally, when you are considering moving to a new country, you will have a million questions about what it is like to live there as an expat

Emma Fischer

12

Paris, France

• Apr 15

There's a lot to love about France - from its rich culture to diverse regions. Learn all the immigration requirements and visa options for moving to l'Hexagone in 2025.

Olivia Martin

8

Lisbon, Portugal

• Apr 14

Generally, you should budget between 12% and 15% of the property’s purchase price to cover all associated taxes and fees. This includes one-off purchase taxe...

Maria Santos

17

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Apr 14

Why Estate Planning Matters More for ExpatsThis isn't fun to discuss, but it's essential

James Van Der Berg

8

London, United Kingdom

• Apr 14

Whether you’re going through your bank, an app, a third-party service or simply sticking money in an envelope (which we don’t advise), there’s a plethora of way...

Priya Sharma

17

Lisbon, Portugal

• Apr 14

This guide explains the ins and outs of Portuguese inheritance tax, including what happens if you buy a property in Portugal

Maria Santos

3

Washington, United States

• Apr 13

Whether you’re a Canadian living in the US, or a US citizen or resident traveling to Canada frequently, a CAD account can be a handy tool to make cross currency...

Diego Esperanza

13

Global, Global

• Apr 13

Work visas and paperwork often overwhelm expats while planning a move abroad; this results in many expats leaving financial planning for later

The Expat Collective

9

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Apr 13

Understanding Dutch Rental LawAfter six years in the Netherlands, I've come to appreciate that Dutch rental law is heavily tenant-focused

James Van Der Berg

14

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Apr 13

Moving to a new country can be difficult, especially when it’s your first week and you have to explore the local culture and cuisine alone

Thomas Weber

13