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    Current options for cheap and reliable Eur-USD transfer with FFC support

    I know that Tastyworks (a US broker) suggests that its international clients use Currencyfair since it allows "For Further Credit" transfers. Here is a guide on the Tastyworks site which further explains this.
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    Cashing out bitcoin through Swissquote

    Swissquote CH also allows deposit and withdrawal of BTC and some other cryptos. I made a deposit in BTC from a regulated exchange for around 20k USD and they wanted to see proof that I was the owner of the account. They asked for a screenshot of a page on the exchange's website showing my...
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    Canadian non-resident, must have a tax base? Perpetual Traveler/Flag Theory.

    I would recommend getting residency in a country with a double-tax treaty with Canada and establishing some ties. Ideally this would be a country with zero/low taxes or lax taxation. Currently there isn't much precedent in how perpetual travelers are taxed, but it's better to be on the safe...
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    New Spanish anti-fraud law

    The EU isn't happy with how Spain is penalizing its tax payers calling it "disproportionate" and contrary to EU freedoms. https://www.thelocal.es/20210715/eu...ing-foreign-asset-declaration-forms-properly/
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    Binance UK: FCA Tries to Look Tough Again

    What a mess. It's the second time they have suspended SEPA and Faster payments in the last month. I started using CEX.io as a Binance alternative recently since it's regulated by the FCA and has support for Faster Payments, SEPA, and EUR Advcash withdrawals.
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    Bank Accounts in Mexico

    I'm a Canadian living here and don't think it's a great place to start a business or family. I consider it a hazardous place in many ways and there's a pattern of neglect, corruption, and carelessness that permeates everything here. The cheap cost of living and lax taxation can save you money...
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    Bank Accounts in Mexico

    Most major banks now require a copy of the RFC document when opening a bank account. The RFC is a tax identification number and is used to identify companies and people for tax purposes. You will need a CURP to obtain the RFC. Wise has a decent article explaining the differences between a CURP...
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    Cryptofriendly banks

    Cashapp and Ally require an SSN and don't even accept ITIN's Chase allows an NRA (non-resident alien) to open an account in person but it's pretty useless since the major crypto exchanges require an SSN. Therefore, I agree with @uplana that you need to be a US resident to take advantage of the...
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    Panama Eliminating the Corporate Formation Option under its Friendly Nations Visa Program

    I was one of those people. I had plans to move to Panama and run my business from there but I didn't enjoy the life there. I can see someone around retirement age enjoying the slow paced and relaxed lifestyle, but for me, it wasn't that exciting. I dissolved my Panamanian corporation after two...
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    Cashing out bitcoin through Swissquote

    I've made several four-figure transfers from Kraken to Swissquote without any issues using the normal SEPA withdrawal option. I then invest some of the funds (to keep Swissquote happy) and withdraw the rest to Transferwise or my other banks in Europe. I find Swissquote to be a great middleman...
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    List of Banks, EMI's, Payment processors and BTC to FIAT institutions.

    I'd consider companies like Bunq and N26 as 'neo-banks'. Something in between an EMI and a normal bank. They may legally be considered banks since they have bank licenses, however, they still operate as if they are lean tech startup EMI's with little to no customer service and an over reliance...
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    Beware of TORVPS

    I ordered a dedicated server from them last month and paid using bitcoin. It's been several weeks now and I still haven't received any kind of communication from them. I opened several tickets and still no response. Perhaps they are out of business now, who knows. They are using Coinbase...
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    Bunq V3 Mobile update sucks - Worst mobile banking User Interface of 2020

    I've been a premium member since 2018 and closed my account last week. My girlfriend is happy since she always complained about how gay the debit card looked lol. In regards to Bunq's support, I found them to be decent for simple issues. However, for everything else, they were awful to deal...
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    Money stuck on old USA Personal Paypal account ?

    In cases where you have access to a Paypal account that isn't limited, can you not spend the money online? There should be places where you can buy gift cards, crypto, services, or products using a Paypal account with a balance. Otherwise, if you want the money yourself, couldn't you create an...
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    Bunq V3 Mobile update sucks - Worst mobile banking User Interface of 2020

    Yes, you must be a resident in a supported EEA country to use Bunq (e.g. Germany, Spain, Netherlands, etc). We're not talking about citizenship, but residence. We're also not talking about signing up, but using the account in the long term. It's no problem for a non-EU citizen (e.g. American...
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    Bunq V3 Mobile update sucks - Worst mobile banking User Interface of 2020

    Since you are no longer a resident of Germany and Bunq requires you be a resident of Germany, why are you upset that they closed your account? Having a mailing address and nationality of an EEA country is not enough to maintain a lot of these European EMI's. Once they find out that you are no...
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    Bunq V3 Mobile update sucks - Worst mobile banking User Interface of 2020

    The new update is atrocious, they're pushing all this 'eco-conscious' bs that I don't care about. The app also feels like it's constantly trying to upsell me something even though I'm a premium member. I'm likely going to close my account since it no longer feels like a bank. Anyone know any...
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    Payoneer shut down cards!?

    I have a Payoneer account and debit card and haven't noticed any issues. I used the card yesterday and didn't have any issues. I checked the online portal and it seems fine. I know of an ad network that stopped supporting Payoneer payouts last month. Perhaps Payoneer ended some other payout...
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    Advice Needed - Where to Move?

    @Dasboot Thailand is a good choice considering their lax rules on foreign-income. If you earn income abroad but transfer it to Thailand the next year, it will not be taxed, see this article. Another country I wanted to add to my list of 'normal countries with tax loopholes' is Chile...
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    Advice Needed - Where to Move?

    When living in most Latin American countries, it's always better to have your business abroad and use a strong currency (e.g. USD, EUR, GBP). That way, you can have the best of both worlds. The only investment I'd make in a country like Colombia or Mexico is real estate. Anyways, getting back...

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