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.

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Best Places In Colombia For Expats In 2026

Mikkel Thorup: January 23, 2026

Colombia continues to move up the radar for people looking to live better, spend less, and build international optionality. With improving infrastructure, expanding private healthcare, and a cost structure far below that of North America, the...

Expat Destinations

Venezuela And The Donroe Doctrine: The End Of The Postwar World Order

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Venezuela & The "Donroe Doctrine": The End Of The Postwar World Order

Mikkel Thorup: January 21, 2026

More than two weeks have passed since I saw a photo of Nicolás Maduro in Nike pyjamas, after being captured by U.S. special forces and flown to New...

Geopolitics

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Latin American Countries With Territorial Tax Systems

Mikkel Thorup: January 17, 2026

Latin America is one of the best regions in the world to build a solid Plan-B. It sits far from major geopolitical flashpoints, is largely insulated...

Wealth Protection

The 2025 Surge In Gold And Silver: Why It Matters For Expats

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The 2025 Surge In Gold And Silver: Where Do Precious Metals Go From Here?

Mikkel Thorup: January 17, 2026

The first month of a new year is a good time to reflect on what worked and what we missed in the previous year. For me, 2025 was strong, and a...

Wealth Protection

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How To Move Out Of The U.S. Step-By-Step

Mikkel Thorup: January 08, 2026

Let’s be honest: the famous American Dream is broken, and everyone knows it. Wages are stagnant, taxes are rising, and the cost of living is...

Expat Destinations

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St. Kitts & Nevis To Update CBI With Physical Presence Requirement

Mikkel Thorup: January 06, 2026

St. Kitts and Nevis has confirmed that its Citizenship by Investment Program will undergo a major restructuring beginning in 2026. If you’ve been...

Passports

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The Different Types Of Residency You Need To Know

Mikkel Thorup: December 30, 2025

People choose the expat lifestyle for many reasons. Some seek greater personal freedom and better financial opportunities, while others want a lower...

Residencies

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Best Places In Colombia For Expats In 2026

Mikkel Thorup: January 22 2026

Expat Destinations

8 min read

Venezuela & The "Donroe Doctrine": The End Of The Postwar World Order

Mikkel Thorup: January 20 2026

More than two weeks have passed since I saw a photo of Nicolás Maduro in Nike pyjamas, after being captured by U.S. special forces and flown to New...

Geopolitics

4 min read

Latin American Countries With Territorial Tax Systems

Mikkel Thorup: January 16 2026

Latin America is one of the best regions in the world to build a solid Plan-B. It sits far from major geopolitical flashpoints, is largely insulated...

Wealth Protection

6 min read

The 2025 Surge In Gold And Silver: Where Do Precious Metals Go From Here?

Mikkel Thorup: January 13 2026

The first month of a new year is a good time to reflect on what worked and what we missed in the previous year. For me, 2025 was strong, and a...

Wealth Protection

5 min read

How To Move Out Of The U.S. Step-By-Step

Mikkel Thorup: January 08 2026

Let’s be honest: the famous American Dream is broken, and everyone knows it. Wages are stagnant, taxes are rising, and the cost of living is...

Expat Destinations

3 min read

St. Kitts & Nevis To Update CBI With Physical Presence Requirement

Mikkel Thorup: January 06 2026

St. Kitts and Nevis has confirmed that its Citizenship by Investment Program will undergo a major restructuring beginning in 2026. If you’ve been...

Passports

3 min read

The Different Types Of Residency You Need To Know

Mikkel Thorup: December 30 2026

People choose the expat lifestyle for many reasons. Some seek greater personal freedom and better financial opportunities, while others want a lower...

Residencies

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