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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MEIN
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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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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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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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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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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“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 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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UPDATE: Malta Reverses Decision to End Publishing of CIP Applicant Names
An unexpected turn of events in light of the bipartisan consensus in favor of continued publication that emerged in Malta some two years ago.
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Sec. Muscat Hopes for “Fair and Rational Approach From the Commission” on MEIN Policy
“There will be quarters with different motives where they feel the need to object [to the MEIN policy],” Secretary Muscat tells IMI.
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Everything You Need to Know About the New Maltese Exceptional Investor Naturalization (MEIN) Regulations
See requirements and forms, procedures, the code of conduct, the licensing requirements, the policy handbook, and analysis of the MEIN here.
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