Comment s'expatrier intelligemment en 2026 ?

This vlog focuses on expatriation and lifestyle, offering solutions and sharing experiences from living abroad. The speaker plans to discuss an experience from over a month and a half abroad, how to achieve related goals, and a setup that offers extreme freedom. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe to the channel for expatriation information and join the Telegram community for shared content and discussions. A free live expatriation workshop will also be hosted to help find the best expatriation setup, especially given the uncertainty surrounding Dubai. The vlog will cover structuring expatriation, mobility, and the concept of geotaxed rent, which aims to untax income from the country of tax residence. The speaker provides an example: earning €200,000 in France taxed at only 10% due to asset category, offering freedom without requiring relocation solely for tax benefits. The speaker shares a personal experience from January 29, 2026, when he traveled to Cape Town, South Africa, for over a month and a half—his longest trip. He attended a mastermind event as a speaker and then stayed to move his office and escape the European winter. In Cape Town, he worked with his team to develop the 2026 plan, including content, new projects, and advertisements. He clarifies that he is not a lifestyle channel but aims to discuss structuring for mobility and digital nomadism that is not associated with poverty or a "capitalist nomad" who resells services at inflated prices. He emphasizes creating one's own setup. The speaker highlights the advantages of Cape Town for temporary office relocation, especially for those working with a European clientele. South Africa’s time zone, being one hour ahead of France in winter and the same in summer, is a significant benefit, avoiding late-night calls common in other distant locations like Bali. The discussion then shifts to the importance of choosing an expatriation country based on individual requirements rather than adapting one's life to the country's demands. The recent situation in Dubai is mentioned as a reminder to consider a country's geography and neighbors. Dubai's requirement of 180 days of presence to be a tax resident can be problematic, especially with current uncertainties, leading to "tax detention" where individuals feel obligated to spend time in a country despite evolving circumstances. The speaker stresses that there is no universal minimum day rule for tax residency; it depends on individual circumstances. Two people with the same activity and income, expatriated in the same country, might have different tax residency outcomes based on their overall situation and time spent in various countries. It's crucial to consider where time is spent and the nature of those other countries. He advises against choosing a country solely for tax benefits, which might lead to "tax detention" if one has to constantly count days. He introduces the "hub and spoke protocol" concept, exemplified by a partner who is a "capitalist nomad." This partner is expatriated in a European country with no specific residency requirements, allowing him to operate his business remotely and manage investments globally. His "hub" country optimizes his tax situation and mobility, enabling reinvestment of profits into stocks and real estate. For instance, investing in US dividend-paying stocks results in 50% less tax than if he were in Dubai, highlighting the importance of the overall tax picture. This partner’s extreme mobility allows him to travel extensively without being tied to a schedule. His base country, the "hub," enables him to travel easily in Europe, visit friends and family, and respond to emergencies. The "spoke" aspect allows him to radiate and spend mid-October to mid-May traveling the world, often making spontaneous travel decisions without worrying about residency days. The speaker concludes by emphasizing that expatriation should be structured with a 360-degree view, considering mobility, the cost of the operational base, and the overall net cost, not just the paper tax rate. For example, the partner pays slightly more tax in his hub country than he would in Dubai, but his overall setup is cheaper due to lower operational costs (visa, business renewal, housing) compared to Dubai. This allows for the creation of a "geotaxed annuity," where income from specific asset classes can be taxed at a low rate regardless of physical location. The speaker highlights that expatriation should be a stepping stone to create a global system, offering freedom and flexibility. He encourages viewers to join the Telegram poll to tailor the live workshop to their expectations, promising to reveal less-known options for expatriation and enjoying life abroad.