EB-5 Investment Immigration

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What is EB-5?
EB-5 is the fifth preference of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in granting permanent residency / green card to foreign investors. Under the EB-5 program, entrepreneurs or investors are eligible to apply for permanent residency provided that they are willing to invest at least $500,000 to $1,000,000.

Easiest Countries to Get Citizenship

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Getting a citizenship is not easy for everybody. In fact, getting a second citizenship may take years, a large amount of money, and enough resources. Nevertheless, don’t be discouraged, as this article is titled “Easiest Countries to Get Citizenship”, apparently, there are easier or maybe faster ways to get a dual citizenship – it may not really be the “easiest” as easy as pie, but easier compared to other countries.

What is Form 5471?

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If you are a US Citizen or resident who is an officer, a director or a shareholder in a certain foreign corporation, you must be fully aware of Form 5471.

O Visa

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An O-1 Visa is a nonimmigrant visa granted by the United States to foreign nationals with extraordinary abilities in sciences, arts, education, business, athletics, motion picture and television.

What is Form 5472?

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What is Form 5472? Are you a foreign national who plans to start a business in the United States? Or a foreigner who already owns a company that is doing business in the US market? Then it’s essential for you to know more about this IRS Form 5472. This article helps you understand more of this form, what it is for, how to fill it out as well as who is supposed to fill it out.

Join Us In Thailand To Boost Your Business

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Something the team at Global From Asia has talked about (and built programs over the years) and is finally ready to release to the market. The Global From Asia bootcamp (GlobalFromAsia.com/bootcamp) is an intensive, 7 day on-site program to build and scale your global E-commerce and FBA business to the next level.

Countries With No Property Tax (Tax Free Countries)

Michael MicheliniBlog, Lifestyle, Living1 Comment

Nothing is more fulfilling than having your own property. It’s one of the best investments for many reasons, and it could be one of the biggest financial decisions you could make in your life. If you have any plans of living abroad, it may be best to know which are tax free countries.

Paypal Vietnam

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Vietnam is moving towards a digital economy. Paypal has been in the fintech industry for almost 2 decades and it’s one of the first online payment systems that have gone global and dominated the e-commerce industry in many countries. Without a doubt, Paypal is huge and is now taking its place on Vietnam’s digital economy.

List of Top Banks in Malaysia

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Malaysia is one of the fastest growing economies in the region – one of its economic progress’ major contributor is its innovative and growing financial sector. Today, Malaysia has 27 commercial banks, 11 investment banks, and 18 Islamic banks. Its banking sector remains well-capitalized, retains profitability, and continuously improving.

List of Top Banks in Singapore

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Singapore is known as one of the best business hubs in the world. Its economic development has been rapidly growing – and one of the key drivers of its progress is their banking industry. Singapore’s banking sector has helped the country by means of facilitating trades, corporate financing and infrastructure building.

How To Do An ICO (What Is It & How to Make It)

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ICO stands for Initial Coin Offering, it’s a new phenomenon that started about 5 years ago that is gradually reconstructing and revolutionizing the traditional financial system of shares, stocks and trade. ICO means raising money, either cryptocurrency or traditional fiat currency, to get a specific project funded – usually to create a new create a new cryptocurrency other than the blockbuster coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Using PayPal in Thailand

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PayPal Thailand has been operational for many years now. However, Thai people still prefer to pay in cash, either by cash on delivery (COD) or local money transfer. Nevertheless, PayPal is worth using and it isn’t impossible for it to take over just as it did in most Western countries.

Dual Octopus / Shenzhen Tong Card – How to get & Use It

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Using the MTR makes it easier for anyone to reach their destinations, whether you’re a tourist who wish to go to Hongkong Disneyland or someone who wish to do business in Shenzhen, China. Yes, you read it right, you could use the MTR to even cross the border. Shenzhen also has the similar cashless payment system like the Octopus which is called a “Shenzhen Tong”.

How to Import from China for New Amazon Start-ups

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Thinking of starting up your own business on Amazon? It’s truly not a bad idea, seeing as Amazon is one of the world’s top giants in internet sales. With all of Amazon’s incredible web development and advanced online marketing tools, it has never been simpler to use the platform to make a success of your business. To date, Amazon has already helped thousands of people just like you, do just that.

How Does OFX work?

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OFX provides global money transfer that is secure and cheaper than the banks for individuals and businesses. You can easily make a transfer with OFX via phone, using their easy-to-use online platform or their handy mobile app available on iOS and Android devices.

What is a Reseller License in USA and Do I need it?

Michael MicheliniBlog, Business1 Comment

To help you grow your business, find out if you need a USA Reseller License. A Reseller License or Certificate is a document that enables you to buy items in bulk or wholesale without having to pay for the local sales tax. Instead, you resell these items and your customers pay the tax when they buy your products.

What is a Certificate of Good Standing for a USA Company

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A Certificate of Good Standing — also known as Certificate of Existence or Certificate of Authorization — is a document issued by the Secretary of State. This document shows that a corporation or limited liability company (LLC) exists and is duly formed under the state laws, authorized to do business, compliant with state requirements; it also certifies that annual taxes have been paid to date. This certificate can be obtained easily in the state where your company is based and in as little as one day.

Recap Of An Amazing Cross Border Matchmaker in Shenzhen, China

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CBM2018 Recap. We are just finishing our second Cross Border Matchmaker event here in Shenzhen, China and have been receiving amazing feedback from attendees, experts, and sponsors. While it is still fresh in our minds we want to recap how the event went and what the key takeaways were.

Sending Samples from Chinese Factories

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If you want to send samples to your clients and if you’re looking for a product manufacturer or sourcing for ready-made products to sell, China is the best place to hunt for suppliers. China’s manufacturing industrial sector is so huge that it dominates almost the entire world. China’s tight and well-sourced supply chains, efficient transportation logistics, and modern ports make the country the world’s factory.

Top 5 Things I Learned About Manufacturing at the 2016 Cross Border Summit

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Learning about manufacturing. The world may be going global but we’re still challenged by old fashioned borders—that’s how international entrepreneurs behind the 2016 Cross Border Summit described the mission of the event. The 2016 event welcomed international business leaders from multiple countries, with an emphasis on cross border commerce in China.