Posts Tagged ‘Customs laws & regulations’
Judge Overturns Civil Forfeiture by DHS Goons
I recently had an unpleasant encounter with an employee of the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration when I passed through an airport security checkpoint. The young man became belligerent when I refused to proceed through a body scanner on my way to board my flight. Raising his voice, he told me that I [...]
Offshore Due Diligence, International Embargoes, Offshore Tax Compliance and More on “The Second Passports and Expatriation Report”
As you may know, I’m a longtime friend of Mark Nestmann, and also one of his business associates. Since the beginning of the year, I’ve also hosted an online radio show airing live each Friday at 16.00 EDT on the Overseas Radio Network. It’s called the “Second Passport & Expatriation Report: The Life of a [...]
Cuba: Economic Reforms Bring Opportunities—but NOT for U.S. Citizens
I just returned home from a visit to the Republic of Cuba and I couldn’t help but to notice that change was in the air. The government is serious about liberalization, and is gradually changing numerous laws, rules, and regulations to help spur economic growth. I welcome these changes, as they bode well for business [...]
Welcome Back to the U.S.A!
Recently, I returned to the United States for a family visit. Clearing U.S. Customs and Border Protection was easy, with just one question: “I see you’re born in the United States. Where’s your U.S. passport?” When I explained that I no longer had a U.S. passport because I am no longer a U.S. citizen, the [...]
Where to Find the Best Duty-Free Deals
By P. T. Freeman After I relinquished my U.S. citizenship sometime ago, I began to travel extensively, using my passport from the Commonwealth of Dominica. I’ve found my Dominica passport doesn’t invite the hostility that the U.S. passport often does. Another favorable experience is access to duty free shops located in countries such as Cuba [...]
Mexico Cracks Down ….Hard!
On my way to The Sovereign Society’s recent conference in Los Cabos, Mexico, I experienced Mexico’s security and anti-narcotics crackdown firsthand. Upon arrival of my flight to Mexico City from Panama, around 11.30p.m, uniformed officials of the National Institute of Migration (INM) met arriving passengers shortly after they deplaned, in the jet bridge. The officials [...]