Renouncing U.S. Citizenship in 2025: A New Identity, a New Future
Amicus International Consulting , a world leader in second passport and identity transformation services, reports an unprecedented rise in demand for citizenship renunciation and new identity planning services in 2025.
This press release provides an in-depth look at the motivations behind this dramatic shift, the intricate process of legal renunciation, the consequences of staying tethered to the U.S. tax regime, and the roadmap to personal sovereignty.
📉 The Changing Value of the U.S. Passport
For decades, the U.S. passport has been a symbol of global mobility and national pride. But for many, particularly expatriates and high-net-worth individuals, it has become a liability—one that binds them to a complex web of taxation, financial scrutiny, and global stigma.
Unlike most countries, the United States imposes citizenship-based taxation. This means that regardless of where an American lives or earns income, they must report worldwide earnings to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), often hiring expensive tax consultants and facing legal exposure.
'What used to be an asset is now an anchor,' says a representative of Amicus International Consulting.
'You can work abroad, live abroad, and never set foot in the U.S. again—but you'll still pay taxes, report offshore assets, and navigate FATCA compliance for life.'
💰 The Cost of Citizenship: Exit Taxes and Bureaucratic Hurdles
Renouncing U.S. citizenship is not free, and it's no longer easy. The renunciation fee now stands at $2,350, the highest of any country worldwide. But the cost doesn't stop there.
The exit tax, applied to individuals classified as 'covered expatriates,' includes a tax on unrealized capital gains across all assets. Individuals with a net worth above $2 million or average annual tax liability above a certain threshold are especially affected.
'Imagine being taxed as if you sold your entire estate the day before you left,' explains Amicus. 'It's financial punishment for wanting to leave.'
⚖️ Citizenship Revocation and Asset Control
The U.S. has added another restriction layer: passport revocation for tax debt. Passports can be revoked or denied if the IRS accuses citizens of owing over $50,000 in back taxes, even without a formal adjudication.
Over 300,000 Americans were impacted by this law in 2024 alone. Simultaneously, American citizens face de-banking abroad.
Financial institutions across Europe, Asia, and Latin America increasingly refuse to serve U.S. persons due to compliance costs under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
'No one wants American clients anymore,' notes Amicus. 'Not because they're bad clients—but because they're walking liabilities.'
🌐 The Emerging Global Digital Tax Grid
The push for global tax harmonization, led by the OECD and G20 nations, aims to standardize tax reporting across jurisdictions. As nations introduce central bank digital currencies (CBDCS) and phase out physical cash, financial privacy becomes nearly impossible.
'If you think the IRS knows too much now, wait until all transactions are digital and reportable in real-time,' says Amicus.
In this climate, securing an offshore presence, a second passport, and discrete asset structures is more than strategic—it's essential for survival.
🕵️ Real-World Examples: Why Clients Act Now
Case 1: The Fintech Entrepreneur A 36-year-old founder of a cryptocurrency firm based in Estonia faced increasing scrutiny from U.S. regulators despite living abroad for years.
After Amicus International Consulting helped him renounce U.S. citizenship and secure St. Kitts citizenship through investment, he regained control of his financial freedom. He began using European private banking services without restrictions.
Case 2: The Dual-National Retiree A retired dual-national living in Portugal received notice that his U.S. brokerage would close his account. FATCA had made him an undesirable client.
Through Amicus, he renounced his citizenship, paid the one-time exit tax, and transitioned into a legal Panamanian identity, regaining access to international financial institutions.
Case 3: The Political Journalist A journalist known for critical reporting on U.S. foreign policy was placed on a watchlist, leading to repeated secondary screenings at airports. Through Amicus, she acquired Caribbean second citizenship and now travels visa-free across Europe and Asia without fear of retaliation or visibility.
📑 The Process: Legal, Complex, but Doable
Amicus International Consulting specializes in simplifying this complex journey. Their services include: Legal Name Change : In jurisdictions with simplified administrative frameworks.
: In jurisdictions with simplified administrative frameworks. Second Passport Acquisition : Through investment, marriage, descent, or naturalization.
: Through investment, marriage, descent, or naturalization. Exit Tax Mitigation : Structuring assets legally to minimize taxable exposure.
: Structuring assets legally to minimize taxable exposure. Anonymous Travel Arrangements : Through biometric-silent identity documents and secure routing.
: Through biometric-silent identity documents and secure routing. Relocation Support: Housing, bank accounts, and social integration abroad.
'You don't just need a lawyer—you need a strategist, a privacy engineer, and a relocation expert. That's what we provide,' says Amicus.
🌍 The Urgency to Act: The Window is Closing
Legislation is evolving rapidly. Several proposals in the U.S. Congress and global institutions threaten to: Double the renunciation fee
Make exit taxes permanent on post-expatriation income
Impose penalties on family members who assist in expatriation
'Once they flip the switch to digital-only currencies, your window closes. You'll be watched, tracked, and taxed no matter where you live,' warns Amicus.
The firm urges anyone considering renunciation to act within 6 to 12 months, before global agreements cement an irreversible system.
🧭 The Amicus Solution: Freedom Engineered
Since its founding, Amicus International Consulting has positioned itself as a confidential provider of strategic second citizenships, legal identity change, and high-level asset migration. Its clients include: Political dissidents
High-net-worth individuals
Digital entrepreneurs
Privacy advocates
Dual nationals with complex exposure
By leveraging international partnerships, discreet channels, and legal frameworks, Amicus ensures a smooth, secure, and compliant transition from one identity to another.
🛑 Final Thought: Delay is the Enemy of Liberty
Every week you wait, legislation grows, oversight tightens, and the ability to act shrinks.
'Freedom isn't free—but it's still possible. You have to claim it before it disappears,' concludes Amicus.
📞 Contact Information
Phone: +1 (604) 200-5402
Email: info@amicusint.ca
Website: www.amicusint.ca
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