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 Things To Do In Costa Rica

Mikkel Thorup: May 13, 2025

Costa Rica is a tropical paradise celebrated for its stunning natural beauty, rich biodiversity, and thrilling outdoor adventures. Whether you're trekking through lush rainforests, lounging on sun-drenched beaches, or immersing yourself in vibrant...

Expat Destinations

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What Kind Of Person Becomes An Expat?

Mikkel Thorup: May 09, 2025

Have you ever wondered whether being an expat could be right for you? Some people wouldn’t think of leaving their home country—and would prefer to...

Wealth Protection

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How To Get Citizenship By Marriage In Brazil

Mikkel Thorup: May 06, 2025

Imagine a country with extensive biodiversity, friendly locals, and delicious cuisine. Then look no further; that country is Brazil. This huge South...

International Investing

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What Are The 4 Most Expensive Countries In The World?

Mikkel Thorup: May 01, 2025

Let’s face it: the world is becoming increasingly expensive, and governments are finding new ways to tax every dollar you earn. For expats and...

Expat Destinations

Canada’s Elections - Carney Wins And You Still Lost

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Canada’s Elections: Carney Wins And Canadians Still Lost

Mikkel Thorup: April 30, 2025

Canada held an election on Monday, April 28, 2025. The Liberals won. The Conservatives lost. If you think that matters, you haven’t been paying...

Geopolitics

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Canada Is Collapsing—And the Government Just Admitted It

Mikkel Thorup: April 28, 2025

The Canadian government just published a foresight report titled Future Lives: Social Mobility in Question. It’s framed like an academic thought...

Geopolitics

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Canada Is A Tax Prison Disguised As A Democracy

Mikkel Thorup: April 24, 2025

I was born and raised in Canada. I know the stories we’re told: that the country stands for opportunity, fairness, and freedom. That it’s the best...

Geopolitics

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Best Things To Do In Costa Rica

Mikkel Thorup: May 13 2025

Expat Destinations

6 min read

What Kind Of Person Becomes An Expat?

Mikkel Thorup: May 08 2025

Have you ever wondered whether being an expat could be right for you? Some people wouldn’t think of leaving their home country—and would prefer to...

Wealth Protection

4 min read

How To Get Citizenship By Marriage In Brazil

Mikkel Thorup: May 06 2025

Imagine a country with extensive biodiversity, friendly locals, and delicious cuisine. Then look no further; that country is Brazil. This huge South...

International Investing

4 min read

What Are The 4 Most Expensive Countries In The World?

Mikkel Thorup: May 01 2025

Let’s face it: the world is becoming increasingly expensive, and governments are finding new ways to tax every dollar you earn. For expats and...

Expat Destinations

3 min read

Canada’s Elections: Carney Wins And Canadians Still Lost

Mikkel Thorup: April 29 2025

Canada held an election on Monday, April 28, 2025. The Liberals won. The Conservatives lost. If you think that matters, you haven’t been paying...

Geopolitics

3 min read

Canada Is Collapsing—And the Government Just Admitted It

Mikkel Thorup: April 28 2025

The Canadian government just published a foresight report titled Future Lives: Social Mobility in Question. It’s framed like an academic thought...

Geopolitics

5 min read

Canada Is A Tax Prison Disguised As A Democracy

Mikkel Thorup: April 24 2025

I was born and raised in Canada. I know the stories we’re told: that the country stands for opportunity, fairness, and freedom. That it’s the best...

Geopolitics

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