Montenegro CIP, We Hardly Knew Ye
Stephane Tajick
April 5, 2021
Stephane Tajick laments that Montenegro’s government never gave the country’s CIP a chance to prove its mettle before settling its fate.
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Montenegrin Govt. Proposes to Not Extend CIP Beyond Dec 31st Expiration, Replace it With Skill-Based Program
Christian Henrik Nesheim
March 19, 2021
The government indicated the program’s economic benefits so far did not justify jeopardizing EU accession talks.
10 on the Weekend – Alex Hopkin: “Inexperienced Actors” Compromising Service Quality
Christian Henrik Nesheim
August 7, 2020
A casual conversation with a fellow orchestra member turned Alex Hopkin from violinist to decade-long veteran of RCBI government advisory.
First Montenegro CIP Investor Collects Passport
Christian Henrik Nesheim
June 25, 2020
Two companies claim the title to “first successful Montenegro CIP citizenship application”. Who is right? It’s complicated.
Two More Projects Approved For Montenegro CIP, Also These in Ski-Town Kolašin
Christian Henrik Nesheim
May 5, 2020
So far, five out of the six approved projects are located in the country’s north, where minimum investment requirements for the CIP are considerably lower.
Egyptians Become Montenegro’s First Approved CIP-Citizens After Investing in Ski-Town Kolašin
Christian Henrik Nesheim
February 13, 2020
The family have now more than doubled their travel freedom, from an original 61 visa-free destinations on their Egyptian passports to 134 today.
Montenegro Enacts Crucial Amendment to CIP Rules, Admitting Minor Dependents
Christian Henrik Nesheim
December 31, 2019
Montenegro’s Citizenship Act had a critical inadequacy; it did not allow those minors, or even adult dependents, to obtain citizenship by investment.
Turkey is Giving Grenada a Run For Its E2 Money, Three More Competitors Waiting in The Wings
Christian Henrik Nesheim
November 19, 2019
Turkey surprised many by becoming the world’s most popular CIP. None more so than Grenadians, who are finding their cozy corner of the market contested.
IMF Predicts €530m Revenue From Montenegro CIP Over Next Three Years
Christian Henrik Nesheim
November 19, 2019
But the Fund also cautioned against spending CIP money “before it has materialized” and to keep an eye on the reputation and financial integrity risks.
Montenegro Approves Three More CIP Hotel Developments
Christian Henrik Nesheim
November 13, 2019
Three out of four projects so far are in the North, where the required investment is lower. Several more project approvals are expected by the end of the year.
E2-Shortcut to the US: The New Must-Have for Citizenship by Investment Programs?
Andre Bothma
November 2, 2019
Why is the Turkey CIP the world’s most popular despite its lack of Schengen-access? Why are 98% of Grenada CIP-applicants Chinese? Answer: E2.
Three More Hotels Slated for Montenegro CIP Approval in Coming Weeks
Christian Henrik Nesheim
November 1, 2019
So far, the Montenegro CIP has had only one approved development. But many more are slated for CIP-designation in the weeks and months to come.
The Wait is Over: Montenegro CIP Opens For Applications, First Submissions Yesterday
Christian Henrik Nesheim
October 4, 2019
Concessionaire firms indicated pent-up demand for the most anticipated citizenship by investment programs of recent years would now be unleashed.
Ius Agrariare: Montenegro CIP Sets Rules for Citizenship by Agriculture, Fisheries, and Wood Processing Investments
Christian Henrik Nesheim
October 1, 2019
Europe’s newest CIP has formalized the requirements for citizenship by investment in agriculture, fisheries, and wood processing.
What’s the Status of Montenegro’s CIP and Why is RCBI a Small-Firm Industry?
Christian Henrik Nesheim
July 27, 2019
In a new segment, we answer questions from readers and encourage you to send in some of your own.
Montenegro Eyes Ski Resort as Setting For CIP’s First Approved Real Estate Project
Christian Henrik Nesheim
May 17, 2019
CBI real estate doesn’t necessarily have to come with beach cabanas and fruity cocktails; For Montenegro’s upcoming citizenship program, the probable location of its first approved project is a quiet mountain town.
Montenegro CIP Finally Picks Official Due Diligence Providers
Christian Henrik Nesheim
May 13, 2019
After rejecting all 13 companies that applied to become the Montenegro CIP’s official provider of due diligence services in March
Montenegro: Expect First CIP Applications by End of 2019, Program “Fully in Place” by 2020
Christian Henrik Nesheim
March 25, 2019
Head of Montenegro’s Secretariat for Development Projects, Dejan Medojević, says he expects to begin receiving applications for the country’s CIP “by the end of this year” and that the program itself will be “fully in place” by 2020.
Montenegro Sets Deadline for April 1st in 2nd Attempt at Picking Due Diligence Providers
Christian Henrik Nesheim
March 19, 2019
Having rejected the applications of all 13 prospective due diligence providers for the Montenegro Citizenship by Investment Program, the Secretariat for Special Projects calls on candidates to submit their applications – this time filled out to the letter – before April 1st.
Montenegro Picks Only Three Firms – Arton, Apex, and Henley & Partners – as Approved Intermediaries
Christian Henrik Nesheim
March 13, 2019
In a succinct statement on its website, Montenegro’s Secretariat for Special Projects reveals it has picked Henley & Partners, Arton Group, and Apex Capital as approved intermediaries for the country’s upcoming citizenship by investment program.