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  • Dubai tax myths exposed!
    Dec 12 2025

    Mr Abdelhamid Attalla is both a US CPA and Egyptian Chartered Accountant, and a licensed Tax Agent with the UAE Federal TAx Authority. He has had worked as a tax adviser across the world, in the US, the UK, the Middle East and Africa. In this podcast, he shares his experiences and insights about tax management.


    00:00 Highlights
    00:30 Intro
    1:00 Abbelhamid’s expat journey: from an expat child to a tax professional
    04:29 in Libya in the 70s
    07:14 From the Middle East to the US
    08:55 Moving to Dubai, UAE and using it as a business hub
    17:35 Corporate tax in the UAE and why you can pay less than 9%
    23:37 Tax and financial planning is key
    27:15 Tax tips for entrepreneurs - Receiving dividends tax-free in the UAE
    33:55 Inheritance tax in the UAE as an expat
    36:17 Biggest accounting, tax and financial mistakes to avoid
    42:04 Closing


    Visit the CRAGUS Group:
    https://www.cragus.com

    Email Mr Abdelhamid Attalla:
    aattalla@cragus.com

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    Adam, the host of The Adam Fayed Show for Expat Wealth, is an internationally recognised author on financial matters with over 830million answer views on Quora, a widely sold book on Amazon, and a contributor on Forbes.

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    The information in this video is for general guidance only. It does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. Some facts may have changed since the time of recording.

    #dubaitax #uaetax

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    43 min
  • Living in Africa and Canada as a digital nomad with Yash & Alsaba (Modern Nomads)
    Nov 27 2025

    00:00 Highlights
    01:14 Intro
    01:46 Moving from India to Tanzania
    04:00 Dubai, and then Sudan
    06:27 Living through the coup in Sudan
    13:50 Is Tanzania a good country for expats?
    16:10 Living in Sri Lanka
    20:57 From Sri Lanka to Canada
    24:39 Biggest positives of living in Vancouver as an expat
    29:55 Biggest negatives of living in Vancouver as an expat
    32:48 Working remotely in Canada
    34:40 Digital marketing trends
    37:54 Will AI take your job?
    43:23 What’s your plan for the future?
    46:22 Closing


    Follow Yash and Alsaba
    https://www.instagram.com/tannedandhow

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    47 min
  • Working abroad with the United Nations and investing as an UN expat
    Nov 11 2025

    00:00 Intro
    00:47 His UN experience for 25 years
    04:03 in Afghanistan
    07:40 in Iran and Laos
    11:26 Would you recommend working at the UN as an expat?
    18:26 Any tips or advice to younger people who want to work at the UN?
    27:31 Finances and investing whilst working for the United Nations
    36:37 Closing


    #UNFCU #UNStaff #UNcareers #UNjobs #UNDP #workingattheUN #workingfortheUN

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    37 min
  • Mark Morris on CRS/CARF loopholes
    Oct 21 2025

    Mark Morris has consulted for the OECD, EU, German Parliament, and German Green Party.

    He specializes in setting up structures that are more sophisticated than the typical trust and foundation.

    00:00 Intro

    00:22 Mark’s background

    03:00 What is FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act ), CRS (Common Reporting Standard) and CARF (Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework)?

    08:26 CRS tax loopholes

    17:04 CARF - loopholes and reporting obligations

    19:55 What are SPV custodial institutions?

    25:50 Cook Islands trust alternatives

    31:21 Norway - Svalbard trusts

    38:25 Why Dubai companies don’t work for “hiding assets”

    39:57 Any changes to UK non-resident trusts or Svalbard trusts?

    44:48 Three ways to choose from

    48:10 CARF crypto loopholes

    50:04 Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) confidentiality and banks

    52:06 What changes do you expect in the coming years? Real estates?

    55:37 Closing


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    Adam, the host of The Adam Fayed Show for Expat Wealth, is an internationally recognised author on financial matters with over 830million answer views on Quora, a widely sold book on Amazon, and a contributor on Forbes.


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    57 min
  • Offshore and Plan B with the Contrarian Capitalist
    Oct 7 2025

    Robert is from the UK and recently moved to Mexico. He set up the Contrarian Capitalist, which aims to help you protect your wealth and defend your freedom through plan B strategies.


    00:00 Highlights

    00:38 Intro

    01:18 Robert’s journey and moving to Mexico

    03:58 Plan B? Defend your freedom with Plan B

    12:03 Living in Mexico

    13:37 How about Paraguay or Panama?

    19:05 Mexico City vs London

    21:50 UK expat taxes and the future

    25:49 Over-regulations in the West

    35:27 Go where your capital is treated best

    37:41 A few questions about Mexico and the UK

    38:46 Closing


    Visit Contrarian Capitalist:
    https://contrariancapitalist.substack.com


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    Adam, the host of The Adam Fayed Show for Expat Wealth, is an internationally recognised author on financial matters with over 830million answer views on Quora, a widely sold book on Amazon, and a contributor on Forbes.


    🎁 More contents on

    My website: https://adamfayed.com

    Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Adam-Fayed/answers

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-fayed-tokyo

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theadamfayed

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    The contents of this podcast should not be considered financial, legal, or tax advice, and is not a recommendation or solicitation to invest. Any products discussed are only for certified investors.

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    40 min
  • Canadian expat financial advisor speaks out about your finances and tax!
    Sep 22 2025

    Over the last 30 years, Warren has helped his clients, mainly Canadian and American expats, to make the best possible financial decisions by focusing on creating an International Tax and Investment Plan. Since 2009, he has been mainly based in Panama.


    00:00 Intro, Warren’s journey
    03:18 Panama’s development
    08:04 Why Panama? Taxes in Panama and Canada if you expatriate
    11:00 Steps to take before leaving Canada
    17:22 Offshore investing for Canadian expats
    21:55 Panama foundation and estate planning
    28:03 Moving back to Canada financial implications
    30:02 Offshore plan B?
    32:47 Banking in Panama
    35:57 Buying real estate and getting residency in Panama
    38:31 Why Warren joined me
    41:19 Closing


    Follow Warren:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/warren-ferguson-4749b242/

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    Adam, the host of The Adam Fayed Show for Expat Wealth, is an internationally recognised author on financial matters with over 830million answer views on Quora, a widely sold book on Amazon, and a contributor on Forbes.


    🎁 More contents on

    My website: https://adamfayed.com

    Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Adam-Fayed/answers

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    42 min
  • 🇸🇬 Setting up a trust in Singapore
    Aug 29 2025

    Kenneth is a wealth planner at Keystone Legacy Advisory in Singapore. He is specialised in estate planning and wealth distribution.


    00:00 Highlights

    00:47 Intro

    01:05 Kenneth’s journey and what he does

    04:40 Changes in Singapore

    08:33 Trusts and wealth preservation

    12:08 Trusts vs Pre-nups

    14:38 Trusts and estate planning

    16:14 The biggest fears people have about trusts?

    21:20 Trust deed and letter of wishes

    23:00 Trusts vs Wills vs Insurance

    30:18 Can crypto be held in trusts in Singapore?

    30:38 How much money should you have before considering a trust in Singapore? And How much does it cost to set up a trust in Singapore?

    33:52 Why people set up trusts?

    35:15 The biggest mistakes people make when it comes to trusts

    38:51 Closing



    Visit Keystone Legacy Advisory:

    https://www.keystonelegacy.sg


    Follow Kenneth:

    https://sg.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-walter-de-souza-cfp-b1741593



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    Adam, the host of The Adam Fayed Show for Expat Wealth, is an internationally recognised author on financial matters with over 830million answer views on Quora, a widely sold book on Amazon, and a contributor on Forbes.

    🎁 More contents on

    My website: https://adamfayed.com

    Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Adam-Fayed/answers

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-fayed-tokyo

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    https://youtu.be/n-ZYN6Yix-Q?si=RM1hwDY5daU6FDso



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    39 min
  • Living abroad and being in Kurdistan during the rise of ISIS!
    Aug 11 2025

    00:00 Highlights
    00:25 Intro
    00:44 His journey as an expat
    02:02 Being in Kurdistan during the rise of ISIS
    04:31 Matt’s career overseas
    07:56 Adapting to different cultures
    14:16 Changes in Saudi Arabia
    20:30 Living and working in Saudi Arabia
    23:04 Plans for the future
    28:01 Staying in a place for too long
    30:30 Learning languages when you are abroad
    35:16 Best places he has lived in
    36:56 Advice to his younger self
    44:20 Mental health in the expat community
    50:05 Closing

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    51 min