Helping Individuals and Families Relocate Abroad with Clarity, Tax Efficiency, and Long-Term Financial Confidence.
Cross-border financial planning, community and selective real estate considerations, investment structuring, and tax coordination for those desiring to build new lives outside Canada. Whether Mexico, LATAM or Europe, we have the expertise and contacts.
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TransOcean Global Consulting Ltd. was founded to assist Canadian expats and those seeking alternative residency options. We offer sound pre-departure tax planning, post-departure guidance, and guided investment options.
Incorporated in the BVI and operating out of Panama, TransOcean Global Consulting Ltd. has the experience of its founder, along with local and global partners. While Panama continues to attract most of our clients, we provide solutions for those seeking Mexico, Latin America, and Europe as their new residence and help ease the process.
Our strictly fee-based services are designed for those seeking advice who desire cost-effective, proven solutions to achieve their new objectives.
Estate Planning
Financial Planning Services
Investment Approach and Guidance
Estate planning is a crucial component of financial planning. It ensures that your assets are distributed according to your wishes upon your passing, while also minimizing taxes, legal fees, and streamlining the estate process. We offer assistance with legacy planning, trust planning, charitable giving, and business transition planning. We can coordinate legal reviews to ensure your will and powers of attorney are structured correctly.
We believe that financial planning is an ongoing process and that a well-written financial plan is a living document. Over time, it must be revisited and amended as a client's situation evolves. A solid financial plan serves as a roadmap, helping to prepare for retirement income, major purchases, special needs, and unforeseen events. Our financial planning approach follows a proven six-step process:
Our services are best suited for clients seeking professional investment advice. Investors typically aim to grow and preserve capital, and as capital increases, so does the potential to generate income. Additionally, minimizing income taxes is a critical component of effective investment strategy. Our primary focus is to help you achieve your long-term financial goals, ensuring you maintain financial well-being and adequately fund your retirement. We capitalize on global opportunities, leveraging geographical, currency, and geopolitical diversity to optimize returns. Incorporating alternative and private investments has been shown to reduce overall volatility while enhancing returns. Furthermore, fixed and income-oriented securities, such as bonds, real estate, and related income trusts, play a valuable role in achieving multiple investment objectives across all types of portfolios.

Panama is a country with a diversified economy and a booming real estate sector, making it an attractive destination for domestic and international investors. Below is a description of the investment opportunities and financing plans available in different sectors:
Panama’s agricultural sector is expanding, offering investment opportunities in producing fruits, vegetables, grains, and other agricultural products.
The real estate market in Panama and other regions is dynamic, offering diverse investment opportunities in residential, commercial properties, and development projects.
Panama offers an attractive residency program for investors seeking permanent residency in the country. To qualify, investors must make a real estate investment of at least USD $200,000.
Depending on your citizenship and current residency, departing for a "greener pasture" may be more beneficial for some than for others. For Canadians, who are taxed based on "residency," leaving Canada and obtaining residency elsewhere can absolve you of further tax liability to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). For Americans, the story is different, as taxation is based on "citizenship." The only true way for an American to escape the IRS is to renounce citizenship, which is a significant and complex step, though some individuals do choose this path.
Panama offers various property management services, including rentals, maintenance, and owner representation.
Investors in Panama have access to various financing options, such as occasional bank loans, developer financing, and private equity. The terms and conditions depend on the investment type and the investor's profile.
In addition to traditional investments such as stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and other mainstream securities, Panama offers a diverse and growing economy that attracts both domestic and international investors. Below are examples of alternative investment opportunities available in various sectors. Please note that some of these opportunities require investors to be "accredited," with minimum investments typically ranging from $20,000 to $50,000. This is especially true with agriculture purchases.
Michael Prittie is President/Principal of TransOcean Global Consulting Ltd. Formerly based in Ottawa, Canada, Michael embarked on a career in wealth management in 1986. Over time, he became a registered Discretionary Portfolio Manager, Senior Financial Advisor and Branch Owner of a Canadian securities dealer specializing in public and private equity investment solutions. He and his team advised clients over his 37-year career period providing excellence in wealth management, tax and financial planning services.
He possessed a number of valued designations; Chartered Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Investment Manager (CIM), Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI) and Certified International Wealth Manager (CIWM) to name a few. Michael also became a respected and well-known source for financial advice and information to Canadian media outlets. Some of his articles can be found within this website. Michael developed long-term relationships with individuals, families and business owners who sought sound investment advice and tax planning strategies up and until his retirement in Dec 2023. This is when Michael’s succession plan to his son Adam was realized and he and his spouse finalized their three-year plan to depart Canada and relocate to Panama as residents
Understanding the current situation and parameters of engagement
Discerning Investment risk and financial objectives, taxation and estate planning.
Developing a mutually beneficial and transparent business relationship
Incorporating the Laws of Wealth Creation and a written plan.
Following a disciplined, common sense and common goal approach and the acknowledgment that fees are only an issue in the absence of value.
By understanding and adhering to “our behaviour today determines our history tomorrow”.
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