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Dubai: Setting Up a Company, Getting a Residence Visa, and What Really Applies on Tax
RESIDENCY

Dubai: Setting Up a Company, Getting a Residence Visa, and What Really Applies on Tax

Free zone or mainland, an investor visa through your own company, 9 percent corporate tax, and why zero income tax in Dubai is not yet a tax exit from Germany.

Christian··11 min read
Plan B Residency: What a Second Residence Permit Gives You and What It Does Not
RESIDENCY

Plan B Residency: What a Second Residence Permit Gives You and What It Does Not

Panama, Paraguay, Dubai, E-2, Bahamas, Thailand, Cyprus: what a second residency really does for a German, why it does not end German tax liability by itself, and the one condition behind each option.

Christian··11 min read
Amex Acceptance in Germany 2026: Where It Works
CREDIT CARDS

Amex Acceptance in Germany 2026: Where It Works

Amex acceptance in Germany is better than its reputation. Where you can pay with Amex and where you can't.

Christian··10 min read
Lufthansa Lounges: First Class with Centurion, Senator with Platinum
TRAVEL

Lufthansa Lounges: First Class with Centurion, Senator with Platinum

Centurion cardholders get access to the Lufthansa First Class Lounge. That is one of the strongest remaining benefits of the card. Plus: Senator Lounge vs. Business Lounge compared.

Christian··16 min read
Centurion Concierge Review 2026: What It Can Do
CENTURION

Centurion Concierge Review 2026: What It Can Do

The concierge is the heart of the Centurion Card. What works, what does not, and how to get the most out of the service.

Christian··13 min read
The Best Credit Cards for Media Buyers 2026
CREDIT CARDS

The Best Credit Cards for Media Buyers 2026

10,000 to 200,000 euros per month on advertising. The right credit card makes a massive difference at this volume. My setup and the best options.

Christian··16 min read
Dubai Airport Lounges 2026: Guide for Amex Cardholders
TRAVEL

Dubai Airport Lounges 2026: Guide for Amex Cardholders

The lounge situation at Dubai Airport has fundamentally changed. What Amex cardholders can really expect in 2026.

Christian··11 min read
Fine Hotels & Resorts Review 2026: Is It Worth It?
TRAVEL

Fine Hotels & Resorts Review 2026: Is It Worth It?

FHR promises upgrades, breakfast, and hotel credits. Which hotels deliver and where you end up overpaying after years of use.

Christian··9 min read
How to Get a Centurion Card Invitation 2026
CENTURION

How to Get a Centurion Card Invitation 2026

There is a lot of speculation about the Centurion invitation. What actually works and how my own path to the invitation looked.

Christian··10 min read
My Credit Card Combination for Everyday Use in 2026
STRATEGY

My Credit Card Combination for Everyday Use in 2026

Which cards I use daily as a Centurion holder, why this combination, and how I decide at the register.

Christian··12 min read
Maximizing Your Amex Welcome Bonus 2026: A Guide
STRATEGY

Maximizing Your Amex Welcome Bonus 2026: A Guide

Amex welcome bonuses are the fastest way to build a large points balance. Timing and strategy make all the difference.

Christian··12 min read
Booking Business Class with Points 2026: Route Guide
STRATEGY

Booking Business Class with Points 2026: Route Guide

88,000 miles for ANA Business to Tokyo, Avios for Europe. The best award routes from Germany and how to book them.

Christian··11 min read