Tag: Offshore Countries
What’s the best German bank for English-speakers? Today, there are over 1,800 banks in Germany and 230,000 expats. And, we love Germany as a country… But the truth is, when it comes to banking, they have horrible customer service. And, this means that German banks are the trifecta of banking hell for many, especially English […]
Have you tried to open a European business bank account online? Welcome to the jungle. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, startup founder, or have an international business, you probably know how tough opening a normal business bank account can be. But, trying to open a European business bank account online in 2020? Well, some […]
Are you a non-resident or have Estonia e-Residency and want to open an Estonia bank account? Welcome to the club… If you’re one of the 66,000 Estonia e-Residents or you desperately need to open a bank account for your Estonian company, this article is for you. In fact, if you’re like most people with Estonia […]
Today, we’re going to address whether you should open a bank account in Gibraltar. The short answer is, maybe. To open a bank account in Gibraltar, you need to be able to demonstrate a connection to the country. But, residency is not the only way to do this. In fact, with the right strategy, most […]
Want to open a bank account in Ukraine? Most people don’t. Most locals go to great lengths to avoid banking in Ukraine. In fact, Ukrainians with the wealth and means, park their cash outside of the country. In short, banking in Ukraine can be one hell of a rollercoaster ride. So why would we even […]
Ever try opening a Lithuanian bank account as a non-resident? Spoiler alert: You probably already have one. Have a Revolut account? Then, congratulations– you’re banking in Lithuania. Until recently, Lithuania was just a smudge on the banking map. But, almost overnight, it became a non-resident banking powerhouse. While everyone was obsessing over Transferwise and Brexit, […]
Before 2016, it was a breeze to open a non-resident bank account in Bulgaria. You could show up at the bank with a passport and have an account in under an hour. But times have changed… Now, banks have new rules in place that make non-resident account opening much more difficult. On top of that, […]
Ever tried to open a bank account in Hungary? Picture this… You walk into a bank branch in Budapest. After talking with 7 employees in broken Hungarian, you find an employee that speaks functional English… his name might be Zoltán. You tell Zoltán, your new Hungarian banker, “I want to apply for a basic savings […]
There’s a lot of confusion over how to open a Polish bank account for non-residents these days. In fact, many foreigners are getting rejected from Polish banks unnecessarily because they don’t have the right information, know which branches to target, and aren’t sure who to contact. In other words, most people are flying blind when […]
Ever considered a Vanuatu bank account? Most haven’t. But, in certain situations and for certain people, Vanuatu bank accounts are highly sought after. For others, it’s the opposite. In this article, we’re going to explore the Vanuatu banking scene, the pros and cons, what to watch out for, and how you can take advantage of […]