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The best guides for your expatriation, from tips and tricks, expat stories, to useful information for all the steps in your new life.
66.2 million is the number of expatriates listed by Finacorrd, a company specialising in market research. 66.2 million people have left their native land for better working conditions, a more pleasant environment or a more competitive salary. It also potentially means several million men and women who have decided to follow their expatriate spouse. This…
In 2021, foreign nationals in Switzerland represented more than a quarter (26.4%) of the country’s working population (of which 18.9% were European nationals). If the country of Gruyère cheese and watches appears at the top of the HSBC Expat ranking, it is constantly falling in the Internations Expat Insider ranking (30th). Whether Switzerland is a…
On 24 February, Russia launched an offensive against Ukraine in response to its application for NATO membership. According to the Migrant Refugees website and data from the Ukrainian Ministry of Employment, which issues work permits to foreigners, Ukraine was home to over 16,000 expatriates in 2018. The raging communication war and rapid changes on the…
Gaining the nationality of a country in exchange for a significant financial investment in it, this is what many countries in the European Union still offer in an attempt to get rich. A practice that does not greatly please the European Commission. Bulgaria has recently decided to retreat from this practice. Expatriating to Bulgaria for…
For a small country with a population of 4 million, Georgia has a lot to offer to expatriates. Located in the Caucasus region, the country not only offers many advantages to any tourist or digital nomad, but also provides easy access to both Europe and Asia. With a lower cost of living than its European…
1,870 euros: this is the difference between the highest minimum wage, Luxembourg with almost 2,202 euros per month, and Bulgaria, which is at the bottom of the table on European minimum wages. 21 of the 27 countries have a minimum wage, let’s take stock of the legal remuneration in the European Union. Choosing your expatriation…
Starting from 2022, China will cancel the tax exemption on certain fringe benefits for certain foreigners (including housing rental, children’s education expenses and language training expenses). This is expected to result in higher tax liabilities for those with higher incomes. Find out what is concretely changing in 2022 for expatriates in Shanghai. IIT reforms and…
It’s the end-of-year break. A respite where the continuous rhythm of work takes a back seat for two weeks to family, friends and sharing. For expatriates, the end-of-year celebrations are an opportunity to leave their host country and go home to their families. For others, immersed in the local culture, spending Christmas somewhere else is…
Persian Gulf has always attracted people from around the world: luxury cars, glitz and glam, skycrapers, bright sunshine and… a favourable tax status. Expatriating to Oman means taking advantage of a tax haven where personal taxes are rare or non-existent such as income tax. Is being an expat in Dubai becoming too common? Find out…
Cyprus is ranked second among Mediterranean countries for improving its quality of life according to the latest HSBC Expat Explorer survey. In the logic of attracting more and more qualified expatriates, the Cypriot government has announced new measures among which the issuance of a Digital Nomad Visa. We explain you everything! Cyprus government introduced Friday…