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.

10 Countries With The Highest Tax Rates In The World In 2025

10 min read

10 Countries With The Highest Tax Rates In The World In 2025

Income tax is one of the most brutal tools of the state. It was invented in England during the Napoleonic Wars as a "temporary" war levy. Abolished after the war, it was quickly revived whenever rulers sought to increase revenue. By World War II,...

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The 10 Richest Countries In The World

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The 10 Richest Countries In The World

Have you ever wondered which countries are the richest in the world? It’s not an easy question to answer. The first economic indicator people usually...

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The Shine Is Gone From Portugal’s Golden Visa

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The Shine Is Gone From Portugal’s Golden Visa

Over the years, countless people have asked me why I never recommend Portugal for their Plan-B, why I keep talking people out of even considering the...

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Javier Milei’s Party Wins Big In Argentina’s Midterm Elections

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Javier Milei’s Party Wins Big In Argentina’s Midterm Elections

In the weeks leading up to Argentina’s midterm legislative elections on October 26, 2025, the polls appeared pessimistic for Milei’s Party, La...

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Panama Enacts Major Upgrade To The Qualified Investor Visa

4 min read

Panama Enacts Major Upgrade To The Qualified Investor Visa

Panama has once again proven why it remains one of the most strategic and forward-thinking destinations for investors seeking freedom, flexibility,...

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Bolivia Joins Latin America’s Shift Away From Socialism

4 min read

Bolivia Joins Latin America’s Shift Away From Socialism

One year ago, Bolivia’s politics were in chaos — soldiers with tanks filled the streets of La Paz on June 26, 2024, in an attempted coup. The plan...

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7 min read

Safest Cities In Latin America In 2025

You might think Latin America is a dangerous place if all you do is follow the headlines. News stories generally focus on crime and instability — yet...

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10 Countries With The Highest Tax Rates In The World In 2025

10 min read

10 Countries With The Highest Tax Rates In The World In 2025

Income tax is one of the most brutal tools of the state. It was invented in England during the Napoleonic Wars as a "temporary" war levy. Abolished after the war, it was quickly revived whenever rulers sought to increase revenue. By World War II,...

Continue Reading
The 10 Richest Countries In The World

7 min read

The 10 Richest Countries In The World

Have you ever wondered which countries are the richest in the world? It’s not an easy question to answer. The first economic indicator people usually...

Continue Reading
The Shine Is Gone From Portugal’s Golden Visa

6 min read

The Shine Is Gone From Portugal’s Golden Visa

Over the years, countless people have asked me why I never recommend Portugal for their Plan-B, why I keep talking people out of even considering the...

Continue Reading
Javier Milei’s Party Wins Big In Argentina’s Midterm Elections

6 min read

Javier Milei’s Party Wins Big In Argentina’s Midterm Elections

In the weeks leading up to Argentina’s midterm legislative elections on October 26, 2025, the polls appeared pessimistic for Milei’s Party, La...

Continue Reading
Panama Enacts Major Upgrade To The Qualified Investor Visa

4 min read

Panama Enacts Major Upgrade To The Qualified Investor Visa

Panama has once again proven why it remains one of the most strategic and forward-thinking destinations for investors seeking freedom, flexibility,...

Continue Reading
Bolivia Joins Latin America’s Shift Away From Socialism

4 min read

Bolivia Joins Latin America’s Shift Away From Socialism

One year ago, Bolivia’s politics were in chaos — soldiers with tanks filled the streets of La Paz on June 26, 2024, in an attempted coup. The plan...

Continue Reading

7 min read

Safest Cities In Latin America In 2025

You might think Latin America is a dangerous place if all you do is follow the headlines. News stories generally focus on crime and instability — yet...

Continue Reading