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Athletes with Criminal Records… “Sorry Coach, I won’t be able to travel with the team”

Athletes with Criminal Records present a real problem; after-all professional athletes need to be able to cross borders to play. Whether regular season, play-offs, or exhibition events an inability to travel can at a minimum hamper their value to a team. In the worse...

Christian Pulisic and using lineage citizenships to boost your athletic career.

In previous blogs, we've discussed the importance of players having a thoughtful US or Canadian immigration strategy. We've also talked about the importance of international players ensuring that they maintain the citizenships of their birth. Here, we will look at how...

For all Professional Athletes applying for US or Canadian Citizenship – It’s not as simple a decision as you think!

Professional Athletes applying for US or Canadian Citizenship may see their naturalisation into their country of residence as a positive. However there are certain pitfalls that you must be aware of and plan for. We examine these and discuss how to avoid costly...

The Ultra-Millionaire tax bill: how it will accelerate capital flight!

Just the proposal of the Ultra-Millionaire tax bill has the unwanted but entirely predictable outcome of accelerating capital flight from the US! After weeks of tough talk Senator Elizabeth Warren has now thrown down the gauntlet. The Ultra-Millionaires tax bill has...

To All Athletes Working in Canada: Failure to Plan Might Result in an Own Goal!

Recently I met and got to know one of Canada’s most famous and iconic sports figures on a social basis. Let's call him Mr Ambassador (for reasons you will soon understand). One of the intriguing things about him is that he is an American who made his name playing for...

How to get an EU Passport – An Essential Tool for Brits Working in the City

Imagine a year from now you receive a killer offer to join an exciting and growing financial firm in Frankfurt…where you stand to increase your income dramatically. The Head of HR has only one final question that was not clear from your résumé….do you have an EU...

The Texas Freeze: How A Backup Plan can protect your family from more than just taxes

Following the recent Texas Freeze President Biden has declared a major disaster in the state. Millions have been without power and clean water in freezing conditions. What will you do when disaster strikes? Here Founder David Lesperance discusses how backup plans can...

US Immigration Issues for Pro Athletes: Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail

Are you facing US Immigration Issues for Pro Athletes? Think back to that moment when you just signed with a US team and your life started moving at a mile a minute. As a non-American any concerns you might have had about working in the US were forgotten as soon as...

Immigrate to Ireland? Why and how to make the move to the Emerald Isle

So why should you immigrate to Ireland? With its popular and flexible Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) and its generous ancestry citizenship policy, Ireland is gaining increasing attention from the world's potential immigrants. As a developed english speaking nation...

Is Jack Ma a canary who has already flown from the Chinese coal mine…or has he been shafted?

Over the last few months the business press has been focusing on the mounting regulatory difficulties that Jack Ma’s Ant Financial and Alibaba have been having with the Chinese government. However, it was his recent his absence from a TV reality show which has...

Financial Back Up Plans for Silicon Valley Executives: What Founders, Early Employees and Venture Capitalists may want to Consider.

Jul 2, 2019

In High Net Worth America Silicon Valley Executives require specialist thinking when it comes to...

Did you receive or apply for a US EB-5 Visa? If yes, you should realize that the IRS may be hot on your trail!

Jun 5, 2019

When the US EB-5 Visa Program was introduced in 1990 it was predicted to be a significant...

Did you acquire Canadian Permanent Residence under the Investor category? If so, Canada is checking up on you … and that’s very bad news!

May 18, 2019

If you acquired Canadian Permanent Residence under the Investor category then this blog will keep...

New Immigrant Tax Evasion: It works right up to the moment it stops working!

May 15, 2019

Immigrant Tax Evasion is a short cut some HNW individuals take within their back up plans. Read...

For HNW Chinese the need for a Back-Up Plan is profound: Don’t leave yourself and your family under two storm clouds of risk!

May 11, 2019

In the current political climate it has become essential for HNW Chinese to have an effective and...

Should I Expatriate from the US? A Four Step Decision Process on whether you should stay or go…

Disadvantages of taxing the rich in the UK: How the exodus of Britain’s wealthy spells trouble for the rest of the country

Apr 23, 2019

The populist 'Tax the Rich' movement has gained momentum in recent years. The current opposition...

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The Lesperance Letter

Athletes with Criminal Records… “Sorry Coach, I won’t be able to travel with the team”

Christian Pulisic and using lineage citizenships to boost your athletic career.

For all Professional Athletes applying for US or Canadian Citizenship – It’s not as simple a decision as you think!

The Ultra-Millionaire tax bill: how it will accelerate capital flight!

To All Athletes Working in Canada: Failure to Plan Might Result in an Own Goal!

How to get an EU Passport – An Essential Tool for Brits Working in the City

The Texas Freeze: How A Backup Plan can protect your family from more than just taxes

US Immigration Issues for Pro Athletes: Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail

Immigrate to Ireland? Why and how to make the move to the Emerald Isle

Is Jack Ma a canary who has already flown from the Chinese coal mine…or has he been shafted?

Financial Back Up Plans for Silicon Valley Executives: What Founders, Early Employees and Venture Capitalists may want to Consider.

Did you receive or apply for a US EB-5 Visa? If yes, you should realize that the IRS may be hot on your trail!

Did you acquire Canadian Permanent Residence under the Investor category? If so, Canada is checking up on you … and that’s very bad news!

New Immigrant Tax Evasion: It works right up to the moment it stops working!

For HNW Chinese the need for a Back-Up Plan is profound: Don’t leave yourself and your family under two storm clouds of risk!

Should I Expatriate from the US? A Four Step Decision Process on whether you should stay or go…

Seasteading for freedom! How there are better ways to achieve financial and legal autonomy

Back Up Plan for Brazilian Family: A Case Study

Disadvantages of taxing the rich in the UK: How the exodus of Britain’s wealthy spells trouble for the rest of the country

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