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When you're turning your house into a home, you don't often ask the question "how am I going to move this to my NEXT home." What happens when you're making an international move that might cover thousands of kilometers and one or more international borders? You need an experienced international relocation company that knows how to pack and move EVERYTHING!
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Blacktower Financial Management Group
While more than 8 million American citizens are currently enjoying life abroad, one of the significant obstacles faced by US expats living in Europe is the stringent reporting restrictions imposed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Introduced in 2010, these restrictions have had far-reaching implications, making it increasingly difficult for US expats to access banking and financial services, as well as facing limitations with their investment and retirement accounts. This article explores the impact of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and sheds light on the growing issues faced by US citizens residing in Europe.
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Obtaining a long-term French visa may seem challenging, but we have successfully helped thousands secure their VLS-TS. Here are our top ten foolproof tips.
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Sanelo
When planning an international move – especially moving overseas – you want to avoid stress. That's true not only for yourself but for your household full of personal belongings!
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Spending time abroad is an exciting endeavor despite the sometimes tortuous process. It is best, therefore, that all the odds are in your favor during your visa application. If you are looking to apply for a French long-term visa, we have summarized for you the top two reasons French long-term visas applications fail.
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Sanelo
Whether you're a veteran expat or moving abroad for the first time, your travel itinerary is something you plan carefully, scrutinizing every detail. If you are moving soon and you are a little overwhelmed with all that a move entails, our partner Sanelo walks you through the steps of a successful removal.
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AGS DÉMÉNAGEMENTS
Shipping your belongings can be expensive when you're planning to move overseas or move back to your home country. Thankfully, movers now allow consolidated moves, an option allowing you to share containers with another person or family, thus reducing costs. Our moving expert, AGS Movers, tell us a little about this solution.
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International Van Lines
It's no secret that times have changed. The cost of fuel, goods, and services has increased, and the costs of hiring an international mover have gone up. The good news is there are ways to reduce the cost of your move, and knowing what to expect will help with planning and budgeting. So if you dream of moving abroad and want to know how much you'll need to plan for, read on.
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St John's International School
Promoting open-minded dialogue and relationship building alongside academic excellence have always been at the heart of international education. Now, in an ever-changing learning landscape and a time of unprecedented global disruption, schools the world over are re-evaluating their educational approach to help students navigate these uncertain times.
Dr David Brooke - Head of St John's International School in Brussels - explains how it's never been more important to embed compassion and resilience into education, and how his school is empowering young leaders with the skills to deal with unpredictability in a globally responsible way.
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Ustvnow360 by TeleUP
Communication and information needs may be various when one moves overseas, and as an expat, you might not be fully aware of the options available to you in your host country. Gustavo Neiva de Medeiros, a streaming TV expert and media entrepreneur, is the CEO of TeleUP service. He talks to us about the benefits of getting VOIP and IPTV services for expats.
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Expats may have different reasons to transfer money back home: some of them want to support their families, and others make savings while working overseas. Yet, the process of sending money home stays the same – and it can be quite cumbersome at times.
What makes a difference in a student's education? ICS Milan offers an innovative teaching approach based on Design Thinking and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths). This learning approach prepares each student to solve problems that have not yet been imagined and to work in jobs that have not yet been invented. An important part of this educational approach is that students who are taught under a STEAM framework are not just taught the subject matter, but they are taught how to learn, how to ask questions, how to experiment and how to create.
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Antalya Homes
Turkey is one of the best destinations for a joyous holiday, but what about settling down? Life in Turkey is like an all-year-long summer vacation if you have a grasp of the essentials of living in this welcoming country. Here are some useful tips from Antalya Homes ® to live your best life in Turkey.
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AGS Déménagements
If you have decided to move abroad in 2023 but are still not sure where to, a few factors can help you out. While quality of life is a determining factor for everyone, the factors can change depending on your situation. If you're a professional, for example, the job market situation will also come into play. Here is our selection of the 5 best destinations for the new year according to these criteria.
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Barcelona City Council
Barcelona International Welcome Desk website has had almost 3,000 visits per month since it was launched in November 2021.
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Portugal is currently overhauling its visa system. In July, reforms made to the Law on Foreign Nationals created a 120-day Jobseeker Visa for third-country nationals to look for employment in the country. Later, in November, the Prime Minister also announced that the controversial Golden Visa could soon be scrapped.
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AGS Déménagements
That's it, you're going abroad! You can't wait to be in your new home and build a new life for yourself. But first, you have to organize the move. And that's a whole other ballgame. Enter: our moving abroad partner AGS with this super practical moving checklist.
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Barcelona City Council
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Expat life is often seen as an exciting adventure: a new country, new opportunities, and a rich cultural experience. Moving abroad represents, for many, a major life project — one filled with hope and the promise of a fresh start. When you make that move as a couple, it can feel even more reassuring. You're not going it alone; you have each other, with the shared belief that this change will bring you closer and create lasting memories together. And it truly can. But living abroad also brings profound upheaval: the loss of familiar landmarks, constant cultural adjustment, distance from family and friends, and sometimes a complete professional reinvention. All of these factors can unsettle not only your individual sense of balance but also the foundation of your relationship.
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In an interview with French newspaper Le Figaro, Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), stated that the current energy crisis is "worse than those of 1973, 1979, and 2022 combined." Compounded by the war in the Middle East, the crisis is pushing governments to fast-track their energy transition policies, from fuel taxes and vehicle use restrictions to incentives for remote work. Should expats brace for lasting disruptions to their daily lives? And how can they adapt to this new reality?
Costa Rica
It is the 4th-happiest country in the world. For the first time, Costa Rica has broken into the top 5 happiest countries on the planet, and it is the first Latin American nation to reach the upper ranks of the list. This strong showing mirrors Costa Rica's reputation among expats: the country consistently ranks among the best places to live abroad. So what makes Costa Rica so appealing? And how do you go about settling there as a foreigner?
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Starting a business abroad and turning a profit. Between the two lies a series of steps to get right, and pitfalls to steer clear of. Culture, cash flow, investment… Here's an overview of the most common mistakes to avoid when building a successful business overseas.
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There is an African proverb that says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But what happens when there is no “village”? Bringing a child into the world or raising one far from home means facing the expectations of family and one's social group while choosing a solitary path. It is a path marked by loneliness, where we confront the ongoing exile of being a foreigner, even as we create a “symbolic, bodily, and mental territory of belonging to that other being who has come into life.”
Tax
Tax season is just around the corner. While most people refer to it as "filing taxes," what you're actually doing is declaring your income. This process can quickly become complex when you live abroad: which fiscal year applies to you? What is the filing deadline? And what happens if you move overseas partway through the tax year?
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