Gonçalo Hall Podcast

About Gonçalo Hall Podcast

I am interviewing the change makers moving our world forward so we can all learn from them. Main themes include: Entrepreneurship Remote Work Digital nomadism Talent attraction Indie Hacking Expat life Visas And so much more. My boundless curiosity at your service.

Publisher

Gonçalo Hall

Category

business · business · business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Mar 2023

Latest episode

14 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 15 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   14 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Tax Residency as a Service: The $5K Flat Tax for Digital Nomads with Joey Langenbrunner

   Episode Description Joey Yusef built something that didn't exist: a fully remote tax residency program for digital nomads. No five-day trips to Paraguay. No physical presence requirements upfront. Just a flat $5,000 annual tax and you're a tax resident of Honduras via Prospera — the special economic zone that's becoming a magnet for unconventional builders. We recorded this on a rooftop in Prospera, talking about why traditional nomad tax setups are getting riskier, what "cutting ties" actually means, and why the people showing up to this tiny Caribbean jurisdiction might be the real story. Show Notes Nomad Layer: Building Tax Residency for Digital Nomads in Prospera — Joey Yusef One-liner: The first fully remote tax residency program — $5K flat tax, no upfront travel, built specifically for nomads who actually want to pay tax somewhere. The Conversation Joey Yusef spent a year building Nomad Layer after hearing the same question at every nomad conference: "What do I do about taxes?" The usual answers — Paraguay, Portugal's NHR (now dead), Spain's Beckham Law — all require physical presence, fees, and bureaucratic gymnastics. His solution: partner with Prospera, a special economic zone in Honduras, to create the first tax residency you can get without leaving your villa in Bali. For $5,000 annually (which is the tax, not a fee), you get a Honduran tax residency certificate, a Prospera residency permit, a company with 1% territorial tax, a bank account, insurance, and help with proof of address. The catch? You need to visit Prospera for seven days within 12 months. That's it. We also talked about what makes Prospera different from dealing with traditional governments (spoiler: no election cycles means policy doesn't get worse every four years), the concentration of interesting people in a place this small, and why Joey thinks high-tax countries are getting "more desperate" — which makes having real substance in your tax residency increasingly important. Key Moments [00:02:00] — "We built the first remote tax residency program for the modern nomad" — Joey explains what Nomad Layer actually is [00:04:00] — Working with Prospera vs. federal governments: "When you're dealing with a special economic zone, it's way better than federal level" [00:09:30] — The Paraguay comparison: Same cost, but you're chilling in Bali instead of flying to Asunción twice [00:13:00] — The "cut all ties" advice: "Get rid of your bank account, your lease, your car. If your girlfriend wants to stay, leave her there" [00:19:00] — Where the tax money actually goes: 12% to Honduras, 44% to Prospera [00:21:00] — "Other programs get worse. Ours gets better" — why building with nomad feedback changes everything About Joey Yusef Joey is the founder of Nomad Layer and a former DC lobbyist who now builds tax and residency solutions for digital nomads. He's worked with governments from the Philippines to El Salvador and chose Prospera as the jurisdiction to build what he calls "tax residency as a service." Links & Resources Nomad Layer (https://nomadlayer.com) Joey on Twitter/X: @joeyyusef (https://twitter.com/joeyyusef) Prospera (https://prospera.hn) IMI Daily article on Nomad Layer (https://imidaily.com) (referenced in episode)

2. 

   18 Feb 2025

   The Remote Work Revolution: Raw Truths from Hostaway COO Ken Weary

   Host Gonçalo Hall interviews Hostaway COO Ken Weary about the misconception that management is the only path to leadership, revealing how to navigate career progression effectively.

3. 

   22 Jan 2025

   Peter Fabor, CEO at Surf Office on How Hotels need to innovate, pivoting businesses and nomading with the family

   Gonçalo Hall interviews Peter Fabor, CEO of Surf Office, exploring hotel innovation, nomadic family travel, and optimizing remote work strategies.

4. 

   16 Jan 2025

   Noma Collective & Hacker Paradise Merge, fighting loneliness and the future of digital nomadism with Noma Collective CEO Daniel Thompson.

   Gonçalo Hall interviews Daniel Thompson, CEO of Noma Collective, discussing the merger with Hacker Paradise and the future of digital nomad community building.

5. 

   10 Jan 2025

   Podcast New Era. What's next?

   Host Gonçalo Hall interviews industry experts about the future of work and digital nomadism, sharing insights on shaping global lifestyles and communities.

6. 

   7 Aug 2024

   Tulsa: A New Haven for Digital Nomads & Remote Workers with Justin Harlan and Darcy Boles

   Host Gonçalo Hall interviews Justin Harlan and Darcy Boles about Tulsa's successful initiative to attract digital nomads and remote workers, fostering community and economic growth.

7. 

   14 Jan 2024

   Juliana Rabbi - How to land a Remote job in 2024 - All the tips and tricks

   Host Gonçalo Hall interviews Juliana Rabbi, a career coach, on landing a remote job in 2024 with essential tips and tricks.

8. 

   10 May 2023

   Gonçalo Hall - The New Nomad Economy

   Gonçalo Hall explores the burgeoning nomad economy and its transformative impact on daily life, highlighting four key projects shaping this future.

9. 

   3 May 2023

   Matthew Bowles - How to invest, connect and thrive as a location independent entrepreneur

   Host Gonçalo Hall interviews Matthew Bowles, legendary podcast host, as they explore investing, connecting, and thriving as a location-independent entrepreneur.

10. 

    18 Apr 2023

    Juls & Fabio - The first foodie nomad community in Sardinia by Casa Basilico

    Host Gonçalo Hall interviews Juls and Fabio about creating Casa Basilico, the first foodie nomad community in Sardinia, fostering connection with Italian traditions and positive impact.

11. 

    12 Apr 2023

    Mitko Karshovski - The state of nomadism and the future of work

    Gonçalo Hall interviews Mitko Karshovski, a leading voice on digital nomadism, exploring the current state and future trends of remote work.

12. 

    19 Mar 2023

    Gonçalo Hall - 7 Reasons I fell in love with the Remote Work Movement

    This week’s podcast is all about the reasons I fell in love with the Remote Work Movement. 10 years ago I found the first article about Remote Work and since then it became my obsession and life mission to have as many people as possible working remotely. If you like this type of content, please feel free to share it with your friend or family, and let me know your opinion. Also, if there is a specific topic that you would like me to speak about, reach out to me through any social media.

13. 

    15 Mar 2023

    Ali Greene - How Remote Works, the future of workplaces and travelling the world

    How Remote Works, the future of workplaces and travelling the world Ali Greene is the coauthor of Remote Works: Managing for Freedom, Flexibility, and Focus. A remote worker since 2014, she was previously the Director of People Operations for DuckDuckGo and the former Head of Culture and Community at Oyster. Ali can be found at remoteworksbook.com (http://remoteworksbook.com). In this podcast you will learn 3 key things: 1. What are 3rd spaces for work and why they matter 2. Why digital houses and why all remote companies need it. 3. Building a strong culture in a remote company If you like our podcast please share it with a friend. As you know we just returned to action and need your help to grow and reach more people with our incredible guests. Hope you enjoy this amazing conversation with Ali Greene

14. 

    8 Mar 2023

    Liam Martin - the Future of remote work, management and the impact in the world

    Liam Martin Serial Entrepreneur | Speaker | Writer | Innovator Liam is the co-founder and chief innovation officer at Time Doctor, a leading time tracking and productivity software company. Liam leads the development of new features at Time Doctor and drives innovation to help businesses and individuals manage workforces better. He is a co-organizer of the world’s largest remote work conference — Running Remote. He is also the co-author of the bestselling book “Running Remote: Master the Lessons from the World’s Most Successful Remote Work Pioneers”, which was featured in Wall Street Journal’s Bestseller list. In this book, he and his co-author Rob Rawson share the insights, lessons and strategies discovered by pioneering entrepreneurs and founders who have successfully implemented remote work in their businesses. They uncover the secrets of how these companies have harnessed the async mindset to operate their businesses remotely in a seamless, hassle-free and cost-effective manner. This book is a revolutionary guide that provides valuable insights for businesses looking to adopt remote work.

15. 

    8 Mar 2023

    The Return - Season 2 and the Future of the Remote Work Movement

    It's been a minute! We are happy to announce that the Remote Work Movement podcast is back! We will be posting every week from today, the best people in the remote work space, the best information and everything you need to know about remote work. See you in the next episode with the always incredible Liam Martin, CMO at Time Doctor and co-founder at Running Remote

Inside a recent episode

Tax Residency as a Service: The $5K Flat Tax for Digital Nomads with Joey Langenbrunner

Published 14 Feb 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And just to say that you want to pay zero percent tax. Or you can be chilling in your villa and Bali. Okay. And just order a tax residency to certificate zero fees. And it's a lump sum tax of $5 ,000. Completely remote. So then you can go back to your home country and say, Hey, I pay tax here in Prospera, or AK Honduras, because Prospera is Honduras. I actually pay tax somewhere. And we make it easy for you to do so. Because the concept of paying tax is horrible. And a lot of us probably don't agree with it. If you want to fund the roads. Okay. You know, for you know, like pay your taxes, you're 44%. […]

Who has been a guest on Gonçalo Hall Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Ken Weary
• Peter Fabor
• Daniel Thompson
• Justin Harlan
• Darcy Boles

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 15 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

18

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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