Offshore Protection, a leading boutique consultancy specializing in international asset protection and offshore strategies announced the release of its Global Asset-Mobility Index 2025. This comprehensive ranking system evaluates 50 countries based on how easily individuals and businesses can move assets, open bank accounts, form companies, and travel internationally.
Unlike traditional rankings that focus on single factors such as passport strength or tax rates, the Asset-Mobility Index provides a holistic view of practical international mobility for high-net-worth individuals, international entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking to diversify their financial presence across borders.
Singapore leads the 2025 rankings with a score of 92 out of 100, followed by Switzerland at 89 and Luxembourg at 88. The index reveals that Asian and European financial centers dominate the top positions, combining strong banking infrastructure, passport power, and reasonable privacy protections.
"Most existing rankings tell you only part of the story," explains Shan G, director of Offshore Protection. "You might have a great passport, but can you actually open a bank account overseas? You might find a tax-friendly jurisdiction, but can you freely move your money in and out? Our index answers the questions that matter most for legitimate international financial planning."
The Asset-Mobility Index evaluates countries across seven weighted components. Banking Access carries the highest weight at 25 percent, reflecting that the ability to open and maintain foreign bank accounts remains the foundation of international asset mobility. Tax Transparency and Passport Power each account for 20 percent, while Financial Privacy contributes 15 percent. Capital Controls, Company Formation ease, and Tax Treaty networks make up the remaining factors.
Key findings from the 2025 index include:
Singapore's top ranking stems from exceptional performance across all components, including world-class banking infrastructure with easy non-resident access, the strongest passport globally with visa-free access to 193 destinations, efficient company formation processes, and no capital controls.
The United States ranks surprisingly low at number 21, primarily due to declining passport power (now 12th globally), limited non-resident banking access caused by FATCA compliance burdens, and increasingly restrictive policies affecting reciprocal access for foreign nationals.
Traditional offshore centers like the Cook Islands and Nevis rank in the lower half despite strong asset protection frameworks. Their rankings suffer from weak passport power, limited visa-free travel options, and reduced banking accessibility due to increased international scrutiny.
The index reveals an inherent trade-off between privacy and mobility. Jurisdictions offering the highest financial privacy typically have weaker passports and limited banking access, while mainstream countries with strong passports participate in extensive information sharing agreements. Singapore and Switzerland represent rare examples of successfully balancing both factors.
Banking access emerged as the most critical barrier facing international clients, justifying its 25 percent weighting. Without the ability to establish foreign banking relationships, other mobility factors become largely theoretical regardless of passport strength or favorable corporate structures.
The Global Asset-Mobility Index is designed for high-net-worth individuals seeking asset diversification, international entrepreneurs requiring cross-border business infrastructure, digital nomads needing banking and company formation capabilities, and anyone considering second residence or citizenship options.
"Different components matter differently based on individual circumstances," adds Shan. "Someone prioritizing privacy might accept a lower-ranked jurisdiction with strong asset protection structures. Someone building an international business needs strong company formation scores and treaty networks. The index lets users evaluate countries based on their specific needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all ranking."
The complete Global Asset-Mobility Index 2025, including detailed methodology, component breakdowns, and jurisdiction comparisons, is available at www.offshore-protection.com/global-asset-mobility-index.
About Offshore Protection
Established in 1996, Offshore Protection is a boutique consultancy specializing in offshore asset protection, international company formation, trust structuring, offshore banking, and second citizenship services for high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs worldwide.
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