Millions of Americans dream of buying property in Europe. Whether your ideal home is a pied-à-terre in Paris, a villa in Tuscany, or a flat in Barcelona, if you need financing, it’s important to understand your options and how mortgages in Europe differ from in the...
EuroAmerican Financial Advisors is proud to announce that we have received the Highly Commended Award at the 2025 FEM EMMA EMEA Awards in the category of Best Banking, Tax or Financial Services Provider of the Year. The FEM EMMA Awards celebrate companies that deliver...
If you’re an American planning to work remotely in Europe in 2026, several European countries now offer Digital Nomad visas, including Spain, Portugal, Malta, Greece, Italy, and Germany. While each country sets its own eligibility and income requirements, common...
For Americans considering a move to Spain, the new Mbappé law offers a rare chance to reduce taxes and invest strategically. Officially Law 4/2024, it provides a deduction of the regional portion of income tax based on 20% of the value of eligible investments for...
Greece has become a popular destination for Americans moving to Europe, not just for its sunshine, islands, and way of life. Another primary reason is its Golden Visa program, being one of few left in Europe that includes real estate purchases among its investment...
Belgium doesn’t have a standard wealth tax like Spain for example, and you won’t pay annual tax simply for owning real estate, cash, or foreign investments. However, it has a stealthy version of a wealth tax that targets securities accounts over a certain value. ...
More Americans than ever are buying property in Europe. Some are looking for a holiday home, while others are looking for a Plan B opportunity or already live abroad. Real estate in the EU offers lifestyle perks, an investment opportunity, and, in many cases access to...
France replaced its old solidarity wealth tax (ISF) in 2018 with a new tax called the Impôt sur la Fortune Immobilière (IFI). IFI applies only to real estate holdings. Americans will be liable to pay IFI if the net value of their taxable real estate exceeds...
In an increasingly digital world, cybersecurity and fraud prevention have become essential pillars of financial stability, especially for expats with cross-border financial concerns. What once were easily spotted email scams have evolved into highly personalized,...
Italy has always seduced Americans. The food, the art, the history, and more recently, the opportunity to obtain EU residency through investment. In 2026, Italy’s Golden Visa is one of the most appealing investor visa options in Europe. Unlike similar programs in...
Shane Clark is President of EuroAmerican Financial Advisors and holds the European Financial Planner (EFP) designation, specializing in financial planning and investment advice for Americans moving to or living in Europe. Shane has over 10 years of cross-border financial advisory experience, has been an expat for 15 years, and holds an MSc in Financial Economics and an MPhil in Economics from the University of Strathclyde.
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