Citizenship by investment and a second passport does not in itself convey tax benefits to the holder. Physical residency is the key determining factor. Several low or zero tax programmes exist for investors living international lifestyles with minimum residency in any particular country.
As billions of people around the world prepare to vote in local, regional, legislative, and presidential elections over the next year, the increasing political uncertainty seems to be driving a...
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There are a total of 28 territories in the world often affiliated with either the British, French, Dutch or US. These territories are not fully sovereign and are subject to the laws of the parent...
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Guide to Spanish Taxation for International Investors The Spanish Golden Visa offers the applicant the ability to reside in Spain. Residence of more than six months in any tax year is likely to result...
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The five main Caribbean nations offering Citizenship by Investment programmes not only offer excellent visa-free access to the EU, Schengen Zone, UK and more, they also have great visa-free...
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For many years the demand for ”Plan B” passports and citizenships has been growing at an astonishing rate. Here at La Vida we have assisted clients from over 100 countries worldwide to...
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Greece’s Golden visa programme is one of Europe’s most popular and cost-effective permanent residency options requiring a real estate investment of just €250,000 + fees. Following the...
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Fast cars, designer watches, a holiday home on the French Riviera; all examples of iconic status symbols amongst the rich and famous. In recent years there has been a new commodity that high net worth...
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The Namibian government is preparing to launch a residency investor programme aimed at attracting wealthy Europeans looking to retire to the country. Details of the investment amount and likely tax...
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Last week at the Investment Migration Forum in Geneva, the Chief Minister of Anguilla, Victor Banks, announced the launch of the Island’s new Tax Residency Program. The Caribbean Island of...
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Investors buying real estate in Portugal can benefit from the recent introduction of the Portuguese non-habitual resident tax law. The law allows tax exemption for foreign-source income (pension,...
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