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Re:Ask HN: What is the best jurisdiction for internationally... by FooBarWidget on Saturday June 04, 2022 @01:33PM (#31623049)
I recall that some of the questions mention that having US income is problematic, and that even having a US phone number is problematic.

But I'm not 100% sure.

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Re:Ask HN: What is the best jurisdiction for internationally... by smcf on Saturday June 04, 2022 @02:26PM (#31623622)
Having certain ties to the US (such as a US phone number or regular transfers to or from a US account) are considered "US indicia". Having them triggers a requirement (thanks to FATCA) for the bank to verify your status as a non-US person. Usually this means furnishing a W-8BEN to the bank. This applies even if you're not a US citizen and never set foot in the US.
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