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The Treaty Mirage: Why Global Founders Trust the Wrong Safety Net

The Treaty Mirage: Why Global Founders Trust the Wrong Safety Netby: Marcos de Bernard de la FossePublished on: 10/04/2026

Founders love pointing to tax treaties like they’re insurance policies. “They can’t tax me. There’s a treaty.” That confidence disappears the moment two countries claim you at the same time. Because treaties don’t prevent collisions. They resolve conflicts after you’re already in one. And by then, you’re dealing with lawyers, audits, and agencies exchanging your data in real time.

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The Treaty Mirage: Why Global Founders Trust the Wrong Safety Net