“Everybody is Worried About Everything”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week
Investment migration people in the news this week include: Jean François Harvey of Harvey Law Group Aaron Grau of IIUSA
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Busting Americans’ 6 Most Common Myths About 2nd Citizenships and Residences
Many Americans still harbor serious myths and misunderstandings about alternative residences and citizenships, writes David Lesperance.
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The Mobility Standard #3: David Lesperance – The Bulletproof Backup Plan
David Lesperance says many US embassies refuse to take renunciation appointments, and that the backlog runs into the tens of thousands.
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“300% Increase in Americans”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week
Investment migration people in the news this week include: Andrew Henderson of Nomad Capitalist Henley & Partners Arton Capital Deepanshu
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Lesperance: It’s Time For Some Heavy Lifting in Vanuatu
David Lesperance is glad to see Chairman Warsal begin to tackle shortcomings in Vanuatu’s CIPs but points out that there’s more work to be done.
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Yes, American Citizens Can and Will Leave to Avoid Wealth Taxes
David Lesperance: Democrat Senators’ assertions notwithstanding, US citizens are renouncing citizenships at the mere prospect of wealth taxes.
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Cyprus, Be Careful Not to Throw the Baby out With the Bathwater
Though poorly managed and structured, the CIP was a boon to the Cypriot economy. Michel de Martigny and David Lesperance offer a recipe for how to build back better.
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Effective Backup Plans Part II: The 3 Indispensable Components
In this second installment of David Lesperance’s series on effective backup plans, the writer outlines three indispensable components.
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Effective Backup Plans Part 1: Back to Basics
History is replete with examples of wealthy families who lost everything for lack of a comprehensive backup plan, writes David Lesperance.
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“More Than 1,000 Nigerians Have Inquired About CBI”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week
Investment migration people in the news this week:
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IM Programs “Now a Standard Consideration for HNWI”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week
Investment migration people in the news this week.
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Lesperance: Vanuatu Govt. Inadvertently Admits Fatal Flaw in Its Honorary CIP
Vanuatu’s deputy PM concedes the country’s CIP investors are still just honorary citizens and that he plans to give them a yellow passport.
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Record Numbers of Americans Renouncing Citizenships Has Nothing to Do With The Pandemic
Media reports this month say the pandemic is driving record expatriation. The reality, writes David Lesperance, is exactly the opposite.
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Citizenship-Based Taxation: 3 Signs Europe Might Follow in The US’ Footsteps
Three major developments have increased the likelihood of EU countries adopting citizenship-based taxation, writes David Lesperance.
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8 Questions Hongkongers Must Ask Before Taking Up The UK’s BN(O) Visa Offer
Hong Kong’s BN(O)s thinking of taking up the UK’s visa offer must be ready to burn personal and financial bridges, writes David Lesperance.
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“What Do You Do When You’re in a Wildfire Zone?” Investment Migration People in The News This Week
“What do you do when you’re in a wildfire zone?” he said. “Well, you engage in fire-prevention techniques.”
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In a Pandemic World, Vanuatu Has Placed Itself Under a Microscope
After much discussion, David Lesperance remains unconvinced that Vanuatu’s citizenship by investment programs grant anything but honorary citizenship.
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10 On The Weekend – David Lesperance: “Governments Are Increasingly Harassing the Wealthy”
Lesperance is full of admiration for Jean-Philippe Chetcuti and believes the Greek golden visa, when subjected to closer scrutiny, is a pretty raw deal.
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Lesperance: Vanuatu’s So-Called CBI Program is a Ticking Time Bomb
“Honorary citizenship is like being honorarily pregnant; it does not produce the desired result,” writes David Lesperance in his critique of Vanuatu’s CBI.
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Cyprus to Enshrine CIP in Law and Put Applications on Hold in the Meantime
Opposition lawmakers say no CIP applications submitted after January 31st can be considered until government presents new regulations in Parliament.
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