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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MEIN Policy Must End, Says von der Leyen – Malta Will Decide for Itself, Muscat Responds
Parliamentary Secretary Muscat once again reminds Ursula von der Leyen that deciding whom to naturalize is Malta’s sovereign prerogative.
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The Stringent Eligibility Criteria For Malta’s Citizenship For Exceptional Services by Direct Investment
Eligibility standards for Malta’s new investor naturalization policy are among the most stringent in the market. Kenneth Camilleri explains.
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Eur. Commission Makes Next Legal Move in Malta, Cyprus Infringement Procedures
The European Commission has sent a “Reasoned Opinion” to Cyprus and an “additional letter of formal notice” to Malta.
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Eur. Commission Still Mum on MEIN and Malta’s Infringement Response, Muscat Says
Six months after officially responding to letters of formal notice of infringement procedures, Malta still awaits comments from the European Commission.
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Malta Announces New Nomad Residence Permit (NRP) Program
Malta becomes the latest country to capitalize on the growing trend of remote-workers by aiming for consumption rather than taxation.
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Malakouti: The Guardian Reaching to Find “Loophole” in Malta
Parviz Malakouti: That CBI applicants the world over often complete the minimum statutory requirements to get the benefit is no “revelation”.
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No Exclusive Marketing Concessionaires for New Malta PR Program, Says Agency-Boss Mizzi
Whereas the MRVP had exclusive marketing partners for different geographical regions, the new MPRP will take a different approach.
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US State Dept. Human Rights Report Flags Five CIPs for Transparency Concerns
The report noted shortcomings in transparency (and the potential or actualized corruption that such opacity engenders) among five CIPs.
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Malta’s New Permanent Residence Program Open as of Yesterday
Malta’s new Permanent Residence Program (MPRP) is officially open for applications, following the publication of the relevant law on Friday.
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