Domestic Asset Protection Trust Fails to Block $88K IRS Seizure
A domestic asset protection trust just failed to shield a California home from the IRS, exposing a costly flaw in self-settled trust plans.
St Vincent Citizenship by Investment Tightens the 30-Day Stay Rule
St Vincent citizenship by investment brings a residency rule stricter than the Caribbean’s new 30-day stay standard, and its launch has slipped.
OECD Tax Reforms Warn of a Hidden Squeeze on the Wealthy
OECD tax reforms across 92 countries point to higher taxes on income and capital. Here’s what rising levies mean and how to plan your exit.
Latvia Golden Visa Halts Property Route in Final Days
Latvia golden visa closes its property and bank deposit routes on September 15 under a new Immigration Law. Here’s what changes and what replaces it.
Canadian Citizenship by Descent Backlog Hits 33-Month Wait
Canadian citizenship by descent now means a 33-month wait for proof of citizenship as the Bill C-3 backlog tops 136,000 files. Here’s what to do.
New Irish Citizenship Rules Tighten to an Eight-Year Wait
New Irish citizenship rules push the naturalisation wait to eight years and add language, civics and self-sufficiency tests. See who it affects.
EB-5 Grandfathering Deadline Closes: Lock In Your Filing Now
The EB-5 grandfathering deadline is September 30, 2026. Filing an I-526E before it locks in green card protection if the regional center program lapses.
California Billionaire Tax Threatens 200 Fortunes With 5% Levy
The California billionaire tax, Proposition 40, would hit about 200 residents with a one-time 5% wealth levy. Here’s what it means and your options.
Cayman Beneficial Ownership Register: Public Access Blocked Now
The Cayman beneficial ownership register stays closed to the public. See who can access it, the new CI$250 and CI$75 fees, and the penalties.
Portugal Citizenship by Descent: 3 Generations, 3 Different Rules
Portugal citizenship by descent under the 2026 nationality law: parent, grandparent and new great-grandparent routes, with fees, timelines and documents.
EU Foreign Bank Account Ban: Who’s Hit and 7 Ways Around It
The EU foreign bank account ban (CRD VI Article 21c) applies from 11 January 2027. Who’s affected, what stays legal, and how EU residents keep offshore banking access.
These 21 Nationalities Are BANNED From Opening Swiss Bank Accounts
Residents of 21 countries and territories are banned from opening Swiss bank accounts, including Americans. The full list, the reasons, and the legal ways forward.