Answer to your first question: yes, even if it means paying such companies and, if necessary, additional tax lawyers, as income is taxed rather brutally in my home country.

Thanks for your input though, this is a valid concern and important to consider: amount of potential tax saved and citizenship.

Advice to all US citizens considering this: take a look at the power of passports, it can go a long way. Here is one of many sources to check: https://www.passportindex.org/byRank.php