Welcome to FiscalExpat – Your Guide to Expat Life and International Taxation
If you’re reading this, you’ve likely found yourself navigating the complex world of international taxation and expat life. Whether you’re an expatriate managing tax obligations across multiple countries, a remote worker questioning compliance requirements, or a professional advising clients on cross-border matters, this guide to expat life will help you understand what you need to know.
No matter what brought you here, you’re not alone. International tax is confusing, and getting clear answers should not feel like sleuthing.
That’s why FiscalExpat is here. We were tired of seeing people search through random forum posts dating back to 2015, getting conflicting advice from folks who may not really know what they are talking about, and “guides” that don’t actually address the question you are asking.
So we are building something better.
What You Will Find Here
We focus on making international tax and compliance understandable. This means talking about the rules of tax residency (and why you might owe more tax than you think). It also means understanding and using double taxation treaties rather than simply accepting the numbers your employer puts on your W-2 form as correct. We help you work out what needs to be filed, where and when. And changing regulations that could make a difference to you. Real guidance you can actually use is better than vague platitudes.
We cover jurisdictions worldwide, although we can’t pretend to be experts on every country. When we don’t know something, we’ll say so.
How We Will Get It Done
Everything we publish is based on real sources, from tax treaties and government publications to official regulatory guidance. We don’t make educated guesses and we don’t simplify things so much that they become meaningless.
When the rules are genuinely unclear (which happens more often than you’d think), we’ll lay out different interpretations. When you should seek professional help, we’ll tell you that too. We’re here to help you understand, not to replace your accountant.
What We’re Not
Let’s be clear: we are not tax advisors. Your situation is unique, and what will work for one person may well be all wrong for you. Everything in here is information and analysis, but when it comes down to actually filing your taxes or making big financial decisions, talk with someone who knows your whole situation.
What’s Next
Tax rules are changing all the time. New treaties get signed, regulations get updated, court rulings can all change the landscape. We’ll follow that and explain what it means for people who are living and working internationally.
We’d like to hear from you about what topics we should cover or what questions you are struggling with. We can’t offer individual tax advice, but knowing what people are confused about helps us write better guides.
Thank you for being here early. Whether we can count on you being a regular visitor or if you just happened to find us while searching for an answer, we’ll be working hard to make this a resource you can trust.
Stay informed, stay compliant, and welcome aboard.