East Africa’s Second-Largest Economy Sets Africa’s Highest Golden Visa Threshold at $10 Million for 10-Year Residence
Ethiopia launches a $10 million Golden Visa for 2026/27, aiming to attract high-value FDI with 10-year residency and streamlined immigration fast-tracking.
Top questions about E-2 Visa
Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat is the first tax question L-1 Visa holders need to determine for 2026?
L-1 Visa holders need to determine whether they are a U.S. tax resident or a nonresident for 2026.
Read: Tax Filing Guide for L-1 Visa Holders in 2026: Residency and FormsHow does tax residency status affect H-1B visa holders for the 2025 tax year?
H-1B visa holders may be resident aliens, nonresident aliens, or dual-status filers based on their days of presence in the United States during 2025 and prior years, which impacts how they file taxes and what income is taxable.
Read: H-1B Visa Holders Face Substantial Presence Test in 2026. When Are They Resident Aliens?What special tax policy has been introduced for immigrants in 2026?
A zero percent income tax on foreign earnings has been launched to attract Western professionals.
Read: Australian Jews Lead Israel’s 2026 First Immigration WaveWhat forms do H1B visa holders need to file for foreign income and assets in 2025?
H1B visa holders must file Form 1040, Schedule B, Schedule E, Form 2555, Form 1116, FinCEN Form 114 (FBAR), and IRS Form 8938 for foreign financial assets.
Read: H1B Visa Tax Obligations: Reporting Foreign Income and AssetsWhat Immigrants Should Know About Black Friday Taxes in 2025
The Nov. 28–Dec. 1 holiday shopping period brings immigrants face-to-face with U.S. sales tax—commonly 6%–10%. Refunds are rare; online sales are taxed by delivery address. Save receipts for business deductions and verify local rates and return rules before major purchases.
Read: What Immigrants Should Know About Black Friday Taxes in 2025
Luxembourg’s Bill No. 8782: New Tax Rules for Young Innovative Companies and Extraordinary Income
Luxembourg's Bill 8782 proposes a 2027 tax overhaul for start-up stock options, deferring tax until sale and lowering…
Vietnam Revised Tax Law Adds Digital Platform and Carbon Credit Income
Vietnam’s updated tax law, effective July 1, 2026, taxes digital assets and e-commerce while exempting overtime pay and…
Self-Employed Face New Minimum Professional Income Tax of 45 Rubles Per Month with Three-Month Payment Delay
Belarus launches a flat monthly tax for self-employed workers on July 1, 2026. Payments of 45 rubles are…
Indonesia Orders Tokopedia, Shopee, Lazada, Blibli to Collect Income Tax from Sellers Starting August 2026
Indonesia designates four e-commerce platforms to withhold 0.5% income tax from sellers exceeding Rp500M annual turnover starting August…
Wisetech Global CEO Richard White Faces AFP Probe Over Sex-For-Visa Claims
WiseTech Global shares plunged after allegations that chairman Richard White exploited a woman's visa status for sex, sparking…
Lebanon’s Finance Committee Approves Golden Visa for $500,000 Investments
Lebanon's budget committee approved a draft 'golden visa' law requiring a $500,000 investment from foreigners and diaspora members…
House Proposal Would Allow Tax Deferral for Staking and Mining, Exemption for Small Crypto Purchases
House lawmakers are proposing three crypto tax changes: a five-year deferral for some staking and mining income, a…
GOP Proposes Indexing Capital Gains to Inflation, Potentially Cutting Investor Taxes
Republicans propose indexing capital gains to inflation or cutting rates to 15% for 2026. Current laws remain in…
Chinese Millionaire Chunming Wang Faces Deportation Despite $100 Million Hawaii Investment
Chinese investor Chunming Wang faces deportation from Hawaii despite $100M in assets, following federal allegations of alien smuggling…