Mikkel Thorup

Mikkel Thorup is the world’s most sought-after expat consultant. He focuses on helping high-net-worth private clients to legally mitigate tax liabilities, obtain a second residency and citizenship, and assemble a portfolio of foreign investments including international real estate, timber plantations, agricultural land and other hard-money tangible assets. Mikkel is the Founder and CEO at Expat Money®, a private consulting firm started in 2017. He hosts the popular weekly podcast, the Expat Money Show, and wrote the definitive #1-Best Selling book Expat Secrets - How To Pay Zero Taxes, Live Overseas And Make Giant Piles Of Money, and his second book: Expats Guide On Moving To Mexico.

Living In El Salvador: Pros And Cons You Need To Know

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Living In El Salvador: Pros And Cons You Need To Know

El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has taken the world by storm. His efforts to crush organized crime (the maras) all across the country have paid off, although some Human Rights NGOs tried to downplay him and even called him a totalitarian....

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US National Debt: The Horrifying Truth

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US National Debt: The Horrifying Truth

President Biden announced a supposedly promising budget plan for the fiscal future of the United States in March 2024. With this new fiscal plan, the...

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Homeschooling Vs. Unschooling: Which Is Better?

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Homeschooling Vs. Unschooling: Which Is Better?

If you feel like government-run schools are not the best for your kids, you’re not alone. I dropped out of school at 15 and have never taken any...

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Best Things To Do In Ecuador

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Best Things To Do In Ecuador

Imagine a country that barely covers 0.2% of Earth’s landmass yet hosts around 6.1% of all the species on the planet. Apart from being a biodiversity...

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Geopolitical Risk: Practical Ways To Protect Yourself

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Geopolitical Risk: Practical Ways To Protect Yourself

In a recent episode of my podcast, the Expat Money Show, I had a conversation with geopolitical expert Kyle Anzalone to discuss major conflicts...

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Understanding The Exit Tax: Financial Implications For Expats

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Understanding The Exit Tax: Financial Implications For Expats

An exit tax is a fiscal measure imposed by a government on individuals and businesses that decide to relocate their residency or operational base out...

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The Global Landscape Of Dual Citizenship: Which Countries Allow It?

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The Global Landscape Of Dual Citizenship: Which Countries Allow It?

Imagine that your home country enters a state of instability, with the government threatening to seize your assets and chasing after those who...

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