Dropping out of the USA

Jim Choate ravage at einstein.ssz.com
Tue Jul 10 17:58:53 PDT 2001



On Tue, 10 Jul 2001, Adam Back wrote:

> I was thinking online obscurity (nyms, pseudonymous web pages etc) coupled
> with a low tax jurisdiction like Anguilla wouldn't be one interesting
> combination.
> 
> But there are plenty of disadvantages too -- limited amenities - shops,
> computer parts, the advantages being within reasonable travelling distance
> of a large western city affords.  The inconvenience and cost of travelling
> from a remote locale such as Anguilla if you do much international
> travelling to visit family, friends, conferences etc.
> 
> Apparently there are some tax advantages to residing in some Swiss cantons.
> 
> But as Tim says there aren't really any jurisdictions which offer
> significant advantages in physical and financial privacy over general
> western jurisdictions.

I've thought this one out as well.

Seems to me the only answer is to keep moving, don't settle in any one
country (or store your possessions in any one jurisdiction) for a lengthy
stay. A couple of years max.


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