IMI Podcasts

Caribbean Launches Regional CIP Regulator Initiative

15 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Caribbean Five continue to build on their MoA and now aim to address another one of the six principles by establishing a regional regulator.View t...

Hong Kong Accepts Crypto Assets as Proof of Wealth for CIES

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Hong Kong Investment Promotion Agency confirmed two Chinese investors proved US$3.8m in Bitcoin and Ethereum to qualify for the CIES.View the full...

This Week in IM - Feb 13: 🇭🇰 CIES Accepts Crypto, 🇳🇿 Eases Investor Rules, 🇮🇹 to Vote on Citizenship Req’s, ++

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🌴 Caribbean CIPs Launch Regulator🇺🇸 EB-5 Program Fights Lawsuit🇭🇰 Confirms Crypto as Proof of Funds🇮🇹 To Vote in Citizenship Refe...

Court Approves Referendum to Halve Italian Naturalization Time

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

2.5 million foreign residents hang in the balance, Mesina notes, as Italy considers its most consequential citizenship reform in decades.View the full...

New Zealand to Scrap English Test, Slash Investment Requirements for Investor Visa

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“No one has ever invested 15 million actual dollars”: New Zealand admits investor visa rules were “an absolute nightmare”.View the full articl...

A Critical Examination of the IMF’s Assessment of Investment Migration Programs

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While dismissing RCBI’s investment impact, IMF’s own regression analysis shows positive correlation with higher approval rates.View the full artic...

Portugal Revamps AIMA Procedures to Tackle More Than 55,000 Golden Visa Related Applications

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Raquel de Matos Esteves and Safak Nervo welcome AIMA’s new measures, but caution that implementation will determine the program’s success.View the...

The 7 Ways to Get Residency in Brazil: A Comprehensive Guide

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this comprehensive guide, Gilberto Leonello explores all of Brazil’s immigration options covering investment, retiree, work visas, and moreView t...

This Week in IM - Feb 6: 🇬🇷 GV Backlog Nears 50K, 🇵🇹 Accelerates GV Processing, 500+ 🇯🇴 Citizenships Granted, ++

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🇧🇷 7 Ways to Get Residency🇵🇹 AIMA Accelerates GV Processing🇦🇺 Opposition Proposes Revival of Investor Visa 🇯🇴 300+ Citizenship...

Australia Opposition Leader Plans to Revive Significant Investor Visa

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Dutton plans on reviving the visa, although he didn’t share a detailed plan. James Hall isn’t sure if this is true or a publicity stunt.View...

Jordan’s CIP Has Approved Over 500 Investors as of 2024

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jordan’s CIP averages 76 approvals a year since its launch, but Fahed AlShoumari argues “the type of investment matters” beyond pure numbers.Vie...

Greece Receives Record 9,289 Golden Visa Applications in 2024, Backlog Nears 50,000

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Greek golden visa backlog grows 76% as program processes only 17% of 2024 applications amid record-breaking demand.View the full article here.Subscrib...

How Italy’s New 183-Day Tax Residency Rule Affects HNWIs

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marco Mesina examines how Italy’s recent tax changes affect global investors and part-time residents in 2024.View the full article here.Subscribe to...

How to Get British Citizenship Via Residency in a British Overseas Territory

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Lesperance explains how long-term residency in British Overseas Territories can lead to British citizenship.View the full article here.Subscribe...

Grenada Launches Citizenship by Invitation Program

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Grenada citizenship by invitation program cuts wait times by 50% and includes annual advisory sessions with Prime Minister Mitchell.View the full ...

Cyprus Court Acquits Five and Convicts Two in Golden Passports Trial

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Court rules paperwork irregularities did not constitute fraud under Cyprus's CIP, but convicts real estate CEO of concealing apartment sales.View...

CBI Saved My Client’s Life: 10 on the Weekend with Tatiana Muntean

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Hearing that they [client] had survived and are now thriving was deeply moving and reinforced the vital importance of the work we do.”View the fu...

This Week in IM - Jan 30: 🇬🇩 Citizenship by Invitation, How to Get 🇬🇧 Passport via Territories, 🇺🇸 Birthright Citizenship Under Review, ++

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🇮🇹 New Tax Rules Could Impact HNWIs🇬🇧 How to Get British Passport via Territories🇬🇩 Launches Citizenship by Invitation 🇨🇾 Pass...

The Potential Implications of Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Millions face uncertainty as administration plans to deny passports and benefits to those it deems ineligible for citizenship under new orderView the ...

Luxembourg Aims to Axe Investor Program, After Only 15 Applications in 7 Years

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luxembourg rejected 4 of 6 applicants in 2023-24 and now aims to follow the Netherlands in closing its program, which drew minimal interest.View the f...

Canada SUV on Track for Record 6,500 Approvals in 2024, But Backlog Still Exceeds 10,000

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

57% of Startup Visa applications await eligibility review as Canada ramps up processing speed, clearing 5,633 cases in 2024.View the full article here...

Grenada CIP Breaks Processing Record in 2024, Application Volume Down 81%

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Despite only receiving 420 applications in 2024, Grenada’s CIP processed a record 1,676 files, naturalizing 5,443 people, and generated US$413 milli...

Chinese Investors Chase €9m Lost in IIP Project, “We Followed Protocol” Responds Management

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Management diverted funds meant for IIP social housing to private development, and investors are trying to get it back by seizing the company.View the...

UK Lost 10,800 Millionaires in 2024 As Non-Dom Changes Spark Record Exodus

25 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Since the Labour Party’s budget overhaul, the UK has seen a 157% rise in millionaire departures, second only to China.View the full article here.Sub...

St Kitts Rejected My CBI Application 3 Years Ago, But Won’t Refund My Investment

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Exhausted by the bureaucratic stalling, several affected individuals have begun to organize collective efforts to demand the return of their money....

This Week in IM - Jan 23: UK Millionaires Leaving at Staggering Pace, Grenada CIP and Canada SUV Break Records, ++

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🇨🇦 Canada SUV Sets Record in 2024🇬🇩 Grenada CIP Breaks Record🇮🇪 Chinese IIP Investors Lose €9 Million 🇬🇧 UK Millionaires Lea...

Talent Acquisition is Critical for Our Growth:10 on the Weekend with Alexandre Cunha Elias

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“The surge in interest from the US market” is surprising. “It’s fascinating to see how US investors increasingly seek European residency”Vie...

Kuwait Committee to Revoke Another 5,800 Citizenships

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Of the 5,838 citizenship revocations, the vast majority target naturalized wives, while 128 involve fraud, and four hold dual nationality.View the ful...

Dubai Launches Golden Visa Program for Content Creators

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dubai’s new Golden Visa program targets 10,000 influencers, podcasters, visual artists, and digital creators through its Creators HQ initiative.View...

Thai Govt Eases LTR Visa Program Terms

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thailand has scrapped the income requirement for one of the LTR’s categories, removed the dependent cap, and introduced sweeping changesView the ful...

Spain Plans 100% Tax on Property Purchases by Non-EU Buyers (Who Account for Fewer Than 5% of Sales)

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PM Sánchez: “The west faces a decisive challenge: to not become a society divided into two classes, the rich landlords and poor tenants”View the ...

British Virgin Islands Developing Residency by Investment Program

18 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

British Virgin Islands Premier Natalio Wheatley said that a new RBI program is in the works, but it will have no path to citizenship.View the full art...

President Announces Cyprus Will Join Schengen in 2025, US Visa Waiver Talks Advance

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fewer than two weeks after Romania and Bulgaria joined, Cyprus announces its plan to join the Schengen Zone in 2025View the full article here.Subscrib...

This Week in IM - Jan 16: Spain Proposes 100% Tax, BVI Plans for RBI Program, Cyprus to Join Schengen, ++

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🇪🇸Spain PM Proposes 100% Tax🇻🇬BVI Premier Plans for RBI Program🌐70% of Top RCBI Programs Report Efficiency Bumps🇨🇾Cyprus to Join ...

Catalonia Golden Visa Investments Hit 5-Year High as Program Nears End

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Barcelona issued the majority of Catalonia’s Golden Visas as the region registers its best year in terms of investments since 2020.View the full art...

Q4 Data Reveal 7 Out of 10 RCBI Programs Improve Processing Times

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most RCBI programs speed up processing in Q4, but at least one agent reports a Caribbean CIP taking 20 months to process an applicationView the full a...

How to Convert the Hungarian Golden Visa Into Permanent Residency?

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Continuous residence, healthcare coverage, and social coexistence: Csaba Magyar outlines Hungary’s permanent residency requirements.View the full ar...

Sierra Leone Launches 90-Day Citizenship Route

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The new options shortcut the path to Sierra Leone’s citizenship from eight years to only 60-90 days.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI ...

Hong Kong Relaxes CIES Net Worth Requirement Amid Other Changes

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hong Kong scraps sole ownership requirement and expands qualifying assets under new CIES guidelinesView the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Dai...

Spain Golden Visa: Is the Entrepreneur Residence Permit the Next Best Thing?

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jacinto Soler-Matutes ponders whether Spain’s Entrepreneur Visa can fill the Golden Visa shaped void.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI...

This Week in IM - Jan 9: Spain Kills GV, Türkiye Ends Forex Protection, HK Relaxes CIES Rules, ++

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone Launches 90-Day CIP🇭🇰 Hong Kong Relaxes CIES Rules🇪🇸 Expert: Death of Spanish GV Opens Door for Other Visas🇺🇸 ...

Bill to End Overseas American Taxation Expires, But Could it Make a Comeback? Experts Doubtful

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The tax bill would exempt overseas Americans from US taxation and exit tax requirements, but experts say bill passage is unlikely.View the full articl...

Turkish Central Bank Phases Out Currency Protection Scheme for CIP Bank Deposits

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Turkey has ended the FX currency protection scheme that guarantees CIP deposits. “It was literally a free passport,” says Ahmet Sener.View the ful...

Spain Closes Golden Visa, Sets Transitional Period

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After months of internal deliberation and legislative maneuvering, the Spanish government has finally ended the golden visa.View the full article here...

Cyprus Announces New Startup Visa Changes, Slashes Share Capital Requirement

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cyprus has unveiled major improvements to its startup visa program, making it considerably more attractive to foreign entrepreneurs.View the full arti...

Greece Extends Golden Visa Deadline to February to Secure €750 Million Investment Pipeline

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The government aims to protect 3,000 property deals potentially worth €750m from falling throughView the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Dail...

Hong Kong Appoints 4 CIES Fund Managers, Allocating HK$150 Million to Each

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HKIC will divide HK$600 million equally among the four managers next quarter. Siren Chen says the government seeks “optimal returns.”View the full...

This Week in IM - Jan 2: Cyprus Eases Startup Rules, Greece Extends GV Deadlines, UAE Unveils Superyacht Golden Visa, ++

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🇨🇾 Cyprus Eases Startup Visa Rules🇬🇷 Greece Extends GV Property Deadlines🇭🇰 Hong Kong CIES Appoints Fund Managers🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi ...

Abu Dhabi Launches “Super Yacht Golden Visa”

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Abu Dhabi launches first-of-its-kind golden visa for superyacht owners (40m+) and top maritime executives.View the full article here.Subscribe to the ...

EB-5 Applications Jump 40% as I-829 Approvals Triple to Hit Record High

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Varvara Latyntseva: USCIS processing efficiency increases by 150% while I-526 pending petitions fall under 10,000 for the first time in years.View the...

Is Australia’s National Innovation Visa a Game-Changer or a Dud?

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Siren Chen compares the NIV’s nomination process to similar programs in Canada and the United States, noting distinct requirementsView the full arti...

A Critical Analysis of Canada’s Immigration Mismanagement Crisis

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Bayat examines how the current government’s policies have created massive challenges for the Canadian immigration system.View the full article h...

Indonesia Says Golden Visa Has Brought in Over Half a Billion USD in H2 2024

28 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Indonesia says Golden Visa averages US$1.2M in investments per application, brings in over half a billion USD in first 4.5 monthsView the full article...

2024’s Biggest Investment Migration Cliffhangers

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From Malta’s ECJ battle to Kuwait’s war on dual citizenship- 2024’s investment migration cliffhangers leave us guessing what’s next.View the f...

This Week in IM - Dec 26: Hungary GV Scraps Real Estate Option, Spain to Eliminate GV by March, 15 Underpaying SKN CBI Citizens Pay Up, ++

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🇨🇦 Opinion: Canadian Immigration “Mismanaged”🇮🇩 Indonesian GV Shock Windfall🌐 IMI’s Biggest Cliffhangers & Most Read Stories🇰...

15 of 196 Investors Reportedly Settle Underpaid St Kitts CBI Applications

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

101 St Kitts CBI investors remain silent as citizenship revocation deadline nears – just days left to respond or lose their passports.View the full ...

Hungary Eliminates Real Estate Investment Option From Guest Investor Program

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hungary takes direct real estate option off menu days before slated opening. Move likely aims to safeguard program integrity and reputation, say exper...

Spanish Congress Overrides Senate Veto to End Golden Visa Program

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Spain’s Golden Visa program will officially end following Congress’ final vote. Soler-Matutes expects complete closure by March 2025.View the full...

IMI Daily’s Most Read 2024: The Biggest Investment Migration Stories This Year

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From Russia’s “anti-woke” visa and El Salvador’s “free passports” to Caribbean CBI revocations, these were IMI’s most-read stories in 20...

The Known Unknowns of Investment Migration in 2025

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David Lesperance lists his 2025 predictions for investment migration, covering both “known and unknown knowns” of the global market for RCBI.View ...

Canada’s Business Immigration: Key Highlights of 2024 and Predictions for 2025

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa Godmer: Why entrepreneurs may need to prove business success before permanent residency in 2025. Plus 3 more key predictionsView the full arti...

This Week in IM - Dec 19: MSR Drops RICO Suit, Kuwait Revokes 12k Citizenships, 2025 IM Predictions, ++

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🌐 Opinion: 2025 IM Predictions🇺🇸 MSR Media Drops RICO Lawsuit🇨🇦 3 Predictions About Canadian Immigration🇱🇨 St Lucia CIP Alleges M...

St Lucia Claims MSR Launched Late Settlement Bid Before Dropping the Case

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Saint Lucia characterizes MSR Media’s lawsuit as “a failed attempt to threaten, embarrass, and extort” the citizenship programView the full arti...

Kuwait Revokes 12,000 Citizenships in Three Months

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The latest wave of revocations includes 2,863 dual citizenship holders as Kuwait launches a hotline for reporting dual citizens.View the full article ...

MSR Media Withdraws RICO Lawsuit in Surprise Plot Twist

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

MSR Media drops federal lawsuit against Caribbean officials over immunity, claims evidence sent to DOJ and FinCENView the full article here.Subscribe ...

New Zealand Govt to Announce Changes to Investor Visa in “Coming Weeks”

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

James Hall says the government will drop English requirements, add new investment options, and maintain access to new property developmentsView the fu...

Montenegro “Committed” to Revoking CIP Citizenships of Sanctioned Individuals

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The EU Commission also revealed that North Macedonia has received five economic citizenship applications but is yet to process any.View the full artic...

100,000+ Caribbean CBI Passports Since 2014, Rich EU Data Set Reveals

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caribbean CIPs have registered 59,258 applications since 2014. Chinese investors drop out of top spot in 2023-2024View the full article here.Subscribe...

The 2024 Guide to San Marino Tax

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An overview of San Marino’s 17% corporate rate, progressive personal taxes, and specialized regimes for startups, maritime firms, and holdingsView t...

This Week in IM - Dec 12: NZ to Revise Investor Visa, Montenegro to Revoke Citizenships, EU Reveals Caribbean CIP Trends, ++

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🇳🇿 New Zealand to Revise Investor Visa🇲🇪 Montenegro to Revoke Citizenships of Sanctioned Individuals🌴 EU Data Reveals Caribbean CIP Tre...

Passport Potpourri: New Digital Nomad Visas, Italy Updates CBD Rules, St Kitts Relaxes China Apostille Requirement

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This digest includes new digital nomad visas in Central Asia, Italy revising its CBD guidelines, St Kitts waiving China apostille rulesView the full a...

Vanuatu CIP Maintains Momentum, Contributes 18% of Gov’t Revenue in H1 2024

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Vanuatu’s citizenship program is on track for US$60 mil in 2024 revenue, though the new Nauru CIP could reshape the Pacific CIP landscapeView the fu...

Turkish CIP Raised US$15 Billion from 40,000 Applications, Says Former Interior Minister

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former minister Soylu maintains Turkey’s $15B citizenship program “is correct,” bringing investment and employment to the country.View the full ...

Hong Kong Invites Fund Managers for CIES Investment Portfolio

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

HKIC targets HK$300 million for its CIES investment portfolio by year-end, sets December deadline for fund manager applicationsView the full article h...

St Kitts PM in Letter to Underpaying CBI Citizen: Pay the Difference or Lose Citizenship

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

St Kitts tells CBI citizen who bought at discount to pay the difference by the end of the month or lose citizenship.View the full article here.Subscri...

Spanish Senate Vetoes Justice Reform Bill That Would End Golden Visa Program

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PSOE pushes ahead with golden visa termination despite Senate veto. Final Congressional vote expected mid-DecemberView the full article here.Subscribe...

Sierra Leone Launches Gold-Backed Life-Time Residency Program

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Program opens for applications on Dec 7. Lifetime residency, 40-day approval. Agents earn $12K per approved client.View the full article here.Subscrib...

This Week in IM - Dec 5: St Kitts: “Pay Up or Lose Citizenship,” Greece Shrinks Processing, Sierra Leone Launches Residency, ++

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🇰🇳 St Kitts to CBI Citizen: Pay Up or Lose Citizenship🇭🇰 Hong Kong CIES Opens to Fund Managers🇪🇸 Spain Senate Vetoes GV Termination ...

Latvia Steadies Golden Visa Ship, On Track for Slight Uptick

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Business investment applications account for 74% share of Latvia’s Golden Visa program as Chinese investors take top spotView the full article here....

New Greek Golden Visas Processed in 3 Months, Says MIBS Group’s Saranti

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Katerina Saranti explains how Greece slashed processing times from 20 to 3 months, and what investment tier is the hottest right nowView the full arti...

San Marino More Than Doubles Income Requirements for Retiree Residency

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

San Marino raises foreign retiree income threshold to €120k and asset requirement to €500k. New rental rules limit shared contracts.View the full ...

Hong Kong Investment Visa Program Secures US$2.5 Billion in Nine Months

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

670 investors applied for Hong Kong’s revamped visa program in 9 months, projections show it may reach only 18% of annual targetView the full articl...

Saint Lucia Revokes Citizenship of Convicted Chinese Money Launderer

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Saint Lucia stripped Junjie Su of his citizenship after he was convicted of money laundering and sentenced to 14 months in prison.View the full articl...

Media Names 77 Former Citizens in Cyprus CIP Revocation List, 20 More to Come

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cyprus revoked CIP citizenships for false statements, criminal records, and failure to maintain investmentsView the full article here.Subscribe to the...

EU Parliament Votes to Permanently End Vanuatu’s Schengen Visa Waiver

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EU Parliament says “this is the first time ever the EU has revoked a third country from the visa-free list.”View the full article here.Subscribe t...

CIES Applications Slow, Spain Golden Visas Nosedive, EU Ends Vanuatu Visa Waiver, ++

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🇭🇰 Hong Kong CIES Applications Slow🇪🇸 Spain Approves 70% Fewer Golden Visas in 2024🇱🇨 St Lucia Joins Neighbor CIPs, Revokes Citizens...

Why There’s Still Hope for Spain’s Golden Visa

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pierre-Marc Lecompte: “Valencia’s streets are still drying out after severe flooding, and Spain’s political climate isn’t much calmer”View t...

Spanish Govt Approves 68% Fewer Golden Visas as It Prepares to Scrap Program

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US Investors, who account for less than 10% of Chinese investors, contributed more than double in pure investment terms.View the full article here.Sub...

Saint Kitts PM Labels MSR’s Martinez an Extortionist

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PM Drew says individuals representing Martinez told him directly to pay “$40-$100 million to make the case go away.”View the full article here.Sub...

Legislative Analysis: Spain’s Golden Visa Termination Timeline

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Jacinto Soler-Matutes anticipates closure of Spain’s Golden Visa program in May 2025 and warns of costly mistakes for potential applicantsView th...

As Thailand Privilege Card Nears 40,000 Members, Gov’t Introduces Cheaper Bronze Tier

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thailand Privilege Card new memberships growth drops to 7,305 in 2024 after hitting 11,245 in the previous year.View the full article here.Subscribe t...

Nauru CBI Boss Reveals Details on Commissions, Processing, and More in Interview With IMI

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

USD5K annual agent license, USD25K commission per file: Nauru’s new CIP details revealed in an interview with IMI.View the full article here.Subscri...

Malta Raises MPRP Investment Thresholds and Fees

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Malta’s MPRP will roll out higher thresholds for real estate, rent, administration and dependent fees, and donations on Jan 1st, 2025View the full a...

Sarawak MM2H Program Registers Strong Growth Ahead of Changes

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chinese and UK applicants lead the pack as 450 successful applicants secure Sarawak RM90 mil in deposits ahead of the upcoming changesView the full ar...

Vancis Capital and Global Residence Index Complete €21 Million Merger

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Following BLS’ acquisition of Citizenship Invest for $31M, Vancis Capital merges with Global Residence Index in deal valued at €21MView the full a...

The True Purpose of Beneficial Owner Registers

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“Wealth taxes failed before because governments didn’t know what people owned. Now they do,” cautions Jimmy Sexton on RBOsView the full article ...

Nauru CIU Chief Reveals Details, Spain Closer to Killing GV, Another 8-Figure IM Acquisition, ++

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🇳🇷 Nauru CIU Chief Reveals Details🇲🇹 Malta Residency Program Raises Fees🇲🇾 Sarawak’s MM2H Reports Impressive Growth🤝 Another 8-...

St Kitts “Deactivates” Passport of Chinese National Facing 20 Years for Money Laundering

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Months after launching the continuous due diligence unit, Saint Kitts & Nevis deactivates crypto scammer’s passport.View the full article here.S...

Latvia Blacklists Russian Businessman Over Alleged Startup Visa Abuse

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

295 startup visa applications, one address: Latvian investigation reveals how dozens of Russian companies shared a single mailbox in RigaView the full...

Live Tax-Free in These 5 Latin American Countries

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Income tax is a scourge. Life in Latin America may eliminate it entirely. James Nuveen reveals five little-known tax havens in the region.View the ful...