Is Malta Now The Optimal Choice For American Investor Migrants?
As Portugal’s golden visa draws to a close, Malta throws its hat in the ring for the contest to be American investor migrants’ new favorite.
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Why Boutique Firms Are An Investor Migrant’s Best Option
Greater specialization, bigger networks, and tailored service are among the reasons boutique firms make better advisors, write DZ Advisory.
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8th Annual Report on Malta CBI: Regulator Laments “Surreal” EU Criticism as Program FDI Reaches EUR 1.7bn
Three agents alone were responsible for 42% of applications, while 22 agents submitted only a single application.
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The Link Between Taxation and Citizenship by Investment in Malta
Nicky Gouder explains the nuances of the terms resident and domiciled and how each has different implications for taxability in Malta.
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Investment in Malta PR Program Passed Half-Billion Milestone as Applications Tripled in 2022
Now that the Chinese investment migration market is recovering, the EU golden visa that most relies on it is bouncing back as well.
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Lesperance: 6 Predictions About the Investment Migration Market in 2023
David Lesperance goes on the record with six falsifiable predictions for events he expects in the investment migration market this year.
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EU Commission’s ECJ Case Against Malta is a “Dangerous Abuse of Power,” Says IMC in Statement
In a formal statement, the IMC characterizes the Commission’s case against Malta as “an attack on” and “violation of” fundamental EU rights.
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Albania “Should Refrain” From Opening a Citizenship by Investment Program, European Commission Reiterates
The European Commission again cautions Albania “as a candidate country” not to open a CIP, a warning the country has already brushed off.
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European Commission Refers Malta to Court of Justice Over MEIN Policy
Malta has consistently said it would be prepared to defend its position on CBI in Court. Soon, it will have the chance to do just that.
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Latitude Group Announces 1st Applicants to Receive Maltese Citizenship Approvals Under MEIN Policy
The first applicants and their families started the MEIN journey in December 2020 and took just under 18 months to get citizenship approval.
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A History of Citizenship by Investment – Infographic (May 2022 Update)
40 years have passed since countries first began selling citizenships. See our timeline of the history of citizenship by investment programs.
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Malta Reportedly Open to Ending Citizenship by Investment Over EU Pressure, Dwindling Revenue
Unnamed cabinet ministers tell the Times of Malta that the PM considers phasing out the program – or reforming it once again.
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EU Commission Sends “Reasoned Opinion” on MEIN Policy: Malta Undeterred, Ready to Let the Court Decide
The European Commission issues Malta a final demand to close its MEIN policy before deciding whether to take the country to court.
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The 6 Main Ways Residence and Citizenship by Investment Helps Crypto-Investors
An exploration of how residence and citizenship by investment programs can help you protect, grow, and enjoy your crypto-assets.
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Malta U-Turns, Suspends Russians, Belarusians from CBI and RBI After All, Citing Inability to Conduct Due Diligence
Malta suspends Russians and Belarusians from applying to MEIN and MPRP programs, ostensibly over inability to conduct adequate due diligence.
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2020 Saw Malta Pass EUR 1 Billion Contribution Milestone in Otherwise Disappointing Year
Malta’s IIP raised more than EUR 1 billion in contributions alone before being discontinued show figures released by the Regulator this week.
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Malta Has Granted Residency to 2,273 Investors Via MRVP and MPRP Since 2016, Now Planning Entrepreneur Visa
For the first time ever, and exclusively in IMI, the Residency Malta Agency shares statistics on Malta’s PRP (and MRVP) going back to 2016.
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Cyprus Approves Only 27.6% of Applications Pending Since CIP Termination
Despite the Commission’s protestations, Cyprus kept processing applications pending since the CIP’s termination – but rejected most of them.
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“We Won’t Budge” on Sovereignty Over Tax, Citizenship: Malta Responds to EU Parliament Report on IM Programs
Malta’s Citizenship “Czar”, Alex Muscat, promised to oppose efforts to tax or stop CBI programs but expressed support for tighter regulation.
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Malta to Share Information on MEIN-Investors With Tax Authorities in Countries of Origin
Malta will actively inform the applicant’s original tax jurisdiction that the individual has naturalized in Malta through the MEIN policy.
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