About Me
Who I Am
My Profile
I am Régis Vansnick, a Belgian professor of economics with over two decades of experience teaching macroeconomics, public finance, and international taxation at university level.
Beyond academia, I have always been drawn to the practical side of wealth management and tax efficiency. I began investing in Belgian real estate in my early thirties, and over time expanded my portfolio to Andorra — one of Europe’s most tax-efficient principalities — where I discovered firsthand how dramatically the choice of residence can impact your financial life. That personal journey sparked a deeper obsession: understanding how tax systems work across the globe, which countries truly offer what they claim, and what it really takes to relocate legally and successfully. Over the years, I have visited and researched over forty countries on five continents, from the fiscal paradises of the Gulf to the territorial tax regimes of Latin America, from the flat-tax nations of Eastern Europe to the special residency programs of Southern Europe. This blog is the result of all that accumulated knowledge — written for people who are curious, serious, and ready to take control of their fiscal future.
What Drives Me
My Approach to Tax Expatriation
My Story in Three Chapters
The Professor
Economics Teacher
After studying economics at the University of Liège, I spent over two decades teaching macroeconomics and public finance. In the classroom, I witnessed how few people — even educated ones — truly understand how tax systems are designed, and how differently they work from one country to the next. That gap between academic knowledge and real-world application became my obsession.
The Investor
Real Estate & Tax Strategy
I built my first real estate portfolio in Belgium throughout my thirties — apartments in Liège and Brussels, managed for rental income. But Belgian taxation on property income and capital gains made the returns far less attractive than they appeared on paper. That frustration led me to look beyond borders. I discovered Andorra: a sovereign principality nestled between France and Spain, with a maximum income tax rate of 10% and no wealth tax. I invested there, lived part of the year there, and the contrast with the Belgian fiscal environment was striking.
The Traveller
40+ Countries Explored
Andorra opened a door I could not stop walking through. Over the following years, I systematically visited and researched more than forty countries across five continents — not as a tourist, but as an investigator. I met local lawyers, accountants, expat communities, and government officials. I tested banking systems, studied residency requirements, and lived in several countries for extended periods. From Dubai to Panama, from Georgia to Paraguay, from Malta to Thailand — each destination taught me something different about what tax-efficient living really means in practice.
⚠️ An Important Note
The content on this blog is for educational and informational purposes only. I am an economics professor and a private investor — not a licensed tax adviser, lawyer, or financial planner. Every situation is different. Before making any decision regarding your tax residency, please consult a qualified professional in both your home country and your target destination. My goal is to inform and inspire, never to replace professional advice.
