The Thai tax proposal lets wealthy residents bring foreign earnings home tax-free if repatriated within two years of generation.
Ministerial takeover accelerated SMM2H: 1,901 approvals in 5 years versus 1,240 in previous 13 years under Immigration control.
CIES applications continue to surge after government’s policy changes, monthly application average now at 85.
David Lesperance predicts wealthy will flee Australia over unrealized gains tax: “super rich are no longer sticky.”
Vanuatu plans to increase CIIP investment thresholds by 15-20%, as single applicant contributions rise from $100,000 to $115,000.
The government has expressed concerns about foreign agents’ influence, and “strongly rejects any arrangement that compromises sovereignty.”
Six months after Siren Chen’s cautiously optimistic assessment, the HK$10.5B in approved investments suggests her confidence was well-placed.
New Zealand’s investor visa starts off with 44 applications, 7 approvals, and at least NZ$260 million in investments in just two weeks.
Vietnam may join Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia in offering long-term golden visas as regional competition intensifies.
The pass allows six-month stays with potential six-month extensions, and the government promises 5-day processing.
Chinese nationals lead both the Federal and Sarawak MM2H programs, accounting for a total of more than 15k applications.
One expert anticipates a potential price increase to align with EU requirements and match adjustments in Caribbean programs.
Vanuatu PM orders cancellation of Modi’s passport, citing suspicions that the former IPL founder sought citizenship to avoid extradition
Since its inception, the MM2H program has granted residency to nearly 60,000 applicants, cementing its status as one of the leading programs in the region.
If the CIP manages to achieve its annual target of AU$60 million, it would account for 20% of all government revenue.
The Hong Kong Investment Promotion Agency confirmed two Chinese investors proved US$3.8m in Bitcoin and Ethereum to qualify for the CIES
“No one has ever invested 15 million actual dollars”: New Zealand admits investor visa rules were “an absolute nightmare”
Peter Dutton plans on reviving the visa, although he didn’t share a detailed plan. James Hall isn’t sure if this is true or a publicity stunt
Thailand has scrapped the income requirement for one of the LTR’s categories, removed the dependent cap, and introduced sweeping changes
Hong Kong scraps sole ownership requirement and expands qualifying assets under new CIES guidelines