Freedom Without Borders

Hoyt Barber is president of Barber Financial Advisors with offices in Vancouver, BC, and Belize City, Belize.

• Preface1. Logistics of International DiversificationAsset Preservation StrategiesChallenges to Avoiding Taxation AnywhereStructuring Your Personal, Business, and Financial LifeThe T-8 Tax Havens and Offshore Banking CentersGeopolitical Investment DiversificationExpatriatingThe Great American Tax LoopholeRenouncing Your CitizenshipEconomic Citizenship and Retirement ProgramsLogistics of International Diversification2. The Best Offshore StructuresInternational Business Corporation (IBC): Belize, Cook Islands, NevisThe Offshore Corporation: Panama StyleLimited Liability Company (LLC): Nevis, Panama, Cook IslandsAsset Protection Trust (APT): Belize, Nevis, Cook IslandsThe Foundation: PanamaThe Benefits of Owning Your Own Offshore International BankEstablishing a Tax-Free Offshore Operating BusinessFlags-of-Convenience: Offshore Ship and Yacht RegistrationCountry Profiles: Belize, Nevis, Panama, Cook Islands3. The Economics of Sovereign InvestingThe Great RecessionThe StimulusToday's Global Financial CrisisInvestment TrendsYour Own Personal (Private) Monetary Policy4. Global Investing and Investment OpportunitiesOffshore Bank Accounts: Personal and BusinessForeign CurrenciesBonds and StocksInternational Brokerage FirmsPrecious MetalsPerth Mint Precious Metals CertificatesPhysical Storage of Precious MetalsJewelry5. Why Switzerland Is Still ImportantSwiss Banking and Swiss Investment ManagementSwiss Financial-Related Insurance Products6. International Real EstateDeciding Where to Buy Foreign Property—Important Factors Influencing Your DecisionReal Estate ConsiderationsFinancing Your Foreign Property InvestmentAsset Protection for Your Domestic Real Estate7. Insurance Services for the ExpatPublic and Private Health Care in Your New CountryInternational Medical InsuranceTravel InsuranceHospital Insurance PlansHomeowner's Insurance8. Expat Haven, Tax, and Incentives Guide12 Popular Expat Havens for North AmericansInformation on 18 Other Expat HavensTravel Destinations9. Avoiding the PitfallsThe USA Patriot ActOrganization for Economic Cooperation and DevelopmentFinancial Action Task ForceFinancial Crimes Enforcement NetworkMoney LaunderingQualified IntermediariesU.S. Taxpayer Reporting RequirementsThe PentapusNew Tax-Related LegislationStructuringSuspicious Activity ReportsTax AuditsTax Information Exchange AgreementsMutual Legal Assistance TreatyFraudulent Transfers10. Resources for the Expat and Freedom SeekerSuggested ReadingsSwiss Banks for Asset and Investment ManagementSwiss Securities Brokerage FirmsSwiss Insurance CompaniesHenley and Partners Group of Companies, Zurich, SwitzerlandSwiss and Other OrganizationsOffshore Investment and Financial CounselorsFinancial and Investment ServicesOffshore Financial ServicesBank ResourcesInternational Real Estate ContactsRetirement ResourcesMedical and Travel InsuranceOrganizationsGovernment WebsitesInternational OrganizationsEconomic Citizenship Programs and Retirement ProgramsTax Problems?Global Mail Drops and Serviced Offices WorldwideInternational English-Language NewspapersOnline Information Resources, MiscellaneousAppendix: Henley and Partners Visa Restrictions Index Global Rankings, 2010Index