Taxes in Mexico for Expats 2026: The 183-Day Rule Is a Myth
Mexico does not use a 183-day residency test for individuals, whatever the expat sites say. Here are the 2026 rates,...
September 14, 2026Section
Guides
Retire in Mauritius: Ten-Year Permit on US$24,000 a Year
A ten-year permit at US$24,000 a year, residency through property at US$375,000 and a three-band tax system. Who Mauritius actually...
September 14, 2026
Buying Property in Jamaica as a Foreigner: Transfer Tax and Title
Stamp duty is now a flat fee, transfer tax is 2% and not all land is registered. What foreign buyers...
September 14, 2026
Buying Property in Belize as a Foreigner: Title, Tax and Currency
Foreigners get full freehold in Belize — 8% stamp duty (first US$10,000 exempt), property tax capped at 1–2%, BZ$ pegged...
September 14, 2026
Mexico Visa and Residency in 2026: What the Rules Now Require
Mexico raised its residency income bar in 2026 and most English guides still print the old figures. Here is what...
September 14, 2026
Investing in Chile as a Foreigner: Rules, Rates and Registration
The IPSA moved to MSCI in September 2026. How foreigners register capital, what dividends are taxed at, and what nuam...
September 14, 2026
Investing in Uruguay: High Ratings, Almost No Stock Market
South America’s highest-rated sovereign has almost no equity market. Government bonds, the indexed unit, real estate and the free zones...
September 14, 2026
Opening a Bank Account in Bolivia as a Foreigner
Residency is required, the boliviano floated in June 2026 and dollars remain hard to withdraw. Which banks work and how...
September 14, 2026
Opening a Bank Account in South Africa as a Foreigner
The three account types, what South Africa’s 2026 exchange control changes mean for foreigners, and how to get money in...
September 14, 2026