The Y-Axis Blog

Costa Rica is very nearly paradise, not just for holiday-makers lounging on its beaches, but for its citizens who are extremely satisfied with their lot and also have a tiny carbon footprint. The combination has earned the Central American country first place in a new Happy Planet Index (HPI) published on Monday.

While leaders of the developed world attending G8 talks in Italy worry away at economic indicators like Gross Domestic Product (GDP), deflation and their implications for economic recovery, the second edition of the HPI lauds alternative standards that provide a new twist on the old adage that wealth does not buy happiness. (more…)

Belgium: It is often chosen because of the ease in travel as a EU resident and physical presence in the country accrues time towards obtaining nationality.  

Belgian residence rights can be acquired in connection with a business that has to be established and maintained in Belgium. The Belgian business also has the advantage of low corporate taxes in Belgium, but on the other hand personal income tax is high in Belgium. (more…)