From Student to Perpetual Traveler
I am Christoph Heuermann, born in 1990 in Herford, East Westphalia, and for many years now, I have been a perpetual traveler, entrepreneur, investor, and author. My mission is to help people around the world gain more freedom and wealth through smart strategies of legal arbitrage. As a “master of flag theory,” I focus on international tax planning, asset protection, and the optimization of living conditions.
After finishing high school, I completed a voluntary social year in New Zealand and then decided to study Political and Administrative Sciences in Konstanz, near Lake Constance. During my studies, I had the opportunity to do internships in the German Bundestag (for Frank Schäffler) and at renowned think tanks in Vienna (Scholarium.at) and Brussels (Open Europe). However, I quickly realized that a political career was not for me. By reading the right books, especially those of the Austrian School of Economics, I came to understand that self-employment suited my libertarian ideals much better. At the beginning of 2015, after completing my bachelor’s degree, I decided to take my own path and founded my company, “Staatenlos.”
Exploring the World and Creating Global Opportunities
Since then, I have traveled to every country in the world, exploring the best opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors on-site. My original goal was to visit every country in the world by the age of 35 – a goal I achieved in 2023, at the age of 32. Throughout my travels, I have gathered valuable insights and experiences, which I regularly share with my community on my travel blog christoph.today.
“Staatenlos” has now become the go-to source for topics like emigration, asset protection, citizenships, foreign residences, and international bank accounts. My team and I describe ourselves as “Perpetual Travelers” because we live by the flag theory and are rooted in various countries, taking full advantage of legal arbitrage and freedom. Our consultations, e-books, video courses, and social media content have already helped thousands of people develop smart strategies and thus achieve greater freedom and prosperity. We are not only active in the German-speaking world but also offer our content in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Russian.
Besides my main activity as a consultant for flag theory and asset protection, I am involved in various projects as an investor and sponsor. These include a 300-hectare walnut plantation in Georgia (walnuts.ge), a real estate portfolio with currently 150 apartments for short-term rental, and the “Free Private Cities” project (freeprivatecities.com). Additionally, I invest in real estate projects in countries such as Colombia, Honduras, Chile, and the Philippines.
Living Unconventionally, Sharing Freedom
I regularly speak at conferences and seminars, have published numerous books and video courses, and have been featured in podcasts, online summits, and even on television, such as in a ProSieben “Galileo” documentary. My passion for travel is complemented by my love for chess, poker, snorkeling, and diving. Since June 2020, I have also been frequently sailing on my own catamaran, “Staatenlos,” and I gladly welcome guests from my worldwide community on my sailing trips.
The path I have chosen is not a conventional one. For me, freedom is the highest good, and I view taxes as a form of theft. I have never had to pay taxes on my income because I have learned how to legally avoid them. I am eager to share this knowledge so that everyone can keep what rightfully belongs to them: their hard-earned money.
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