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Re:Why you might not want to incorporate in the USA by CaptainZapp on Thursday March 13, 2014 @09:50AM (#7391756)
That's actually a huge problem for US citizens living in Switzerland.

Since the US nowadays puts so much pressure on Swiss banks most - if not all of them - are extremely reluctant to open bank accounts for US citizens.

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Re:Why you might not want to incorporate in the USA by nitai on Thursday March 13, 2014 @10:09AM (#7391849)
It is not only an issue for US citizens, also for people who have been with the same bank for 30+ years and now leaving abroad. You can either pay tones of fees and at least have $50k in the account or you are forced to take your money elsewhere.

Luxembourg and Lichtenstein will gladly take you money, though ;-)

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Re:Why you might not want to incorporate in the USA by psuter on Thursday March 13, 2014 @11:00AM (#7392203)
Actually, a little known provision of FATCA was introduced precisely to prevent financial institutions to discriminate against American taxpayers. If you read French:

http://www.letemps.ch/Page/Uuid/0a130fdc-238a-11e3-8a42-a451...

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