Tax Residency & Jurisdiction
Where you pay tax isn't determined by where you live or where your passport says. Multiple countries can claim you simultaneously based on their own independent rules. This guide covers how tax residency is determined, what happens when countries clash, and reporting obligations you might not know about.
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Tax Residency Determination: A Practical Guide for Digital Nomads (2026)
A country-by-country structural map of how tax residency is determined. The 183-day rule, vital interests tests, and what happens when you don't clearly belong anywhere.
Digital Nomad Tax Residency Guide 2026: Where You're Taxed When You're Everywhere
Tax residency isn't where you want to be taxed — it's where each country's rules say you are. For digital nomads, the 183-day rule is only the beginning of a structural question most never fully map.
Tax Residency Tie-Breaker Rules: When Two Countries Both Claim You
Explore tax residency tie-breaker rules for cross-border consultants facing dual residency claims. Understand how different treaties offer varied resolutions.
Tax Residency Is Not Where You Think It Is
Most cross-border founders have a mental model of their tax position. That model is often simpler than the structural reality — and the gap matters when someone examines it.
FBAR for Digital Nomads: The $10K Threshold Trap
Most digital nomads don't realize their Wise or Revolut account triggers FBAR reporting. The penalty for missing this can exceed your account balance — and 'I didn't know' is not a defense.
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