Malaysia Eases MM2H Requirements: Flexible Physical Presence, Path to PR, No Minimum Income
Malaysia has made its MM2H program more attainable for most people. But market observers say the reforms will not suffice to tip the scales.
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As You Mourn The End of Portugal’s NHR, Consider Uruguay’s Special Tax Regimes
Beyond sharing Portugal’s climate, Latin culture, and Atlantic coastline, Uruguay offers a tax holiday similar to NHR, writes Philippe May.
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Thailand’s Tax Tightening on Foreign Income Raises Questions About Implementation
The new guideline “poses significant challenges for Thai tax residents,” emphasizes the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Thailand.
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“Flamboyant Guys, Good for a Juicy Story”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week
Investment migration people in the news this week.
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Thai Elite Visa Set for Revamp on October 1st: Expect Price Hikes of “50-500%” Says Leading Agent
“I just hope they don’t raise prices too much,” says Trelcat. “Look at what happened with Malaysia’s MM2H program when they raised prices.”
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Singapore Global Investor Program Quadruples Min. Investment Requirement
An average of 60 investors a year qualify for PR under Singapore’s GIP. Now, the government is quadrupling the minimum investment requirement.
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Chinese Govt. Seeks “Complete Control of its Population”: IM People in the News This Week
“They are interested in having complete control over their population, including those who reside in HK.”
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The 13 Planned Citizenship by Investment Programs The Market is Waiting For: Which Will Open First?
In the last four years, at least 13 countries have planned CIPs without actually opening them yet. Now, several are getting close to opening.
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“In China, They Play for Keeps”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week
Philippe May, CEO of investment migration firm EC Holdings, said the most common request from China was “a second passport, quick”.
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“So Affluent They Don’t Need to Think About How Much They Spend”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week
“The level of wealth they have achieved means they are unlikely to ever worry about money again,” Steffen said.
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“I Have a Giant Target on My Back”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week
Investment migration people in the news this week.
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In Astonishing Claim, Malaysian Govt. Says Premium Visa Program Got 20,000 Applications on First Day
Industry insiders, however, are not buying the figure, calling it “misinformation” and a practical impossibility.
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Launches RCBI Advisory With 9 Global Partners: “We Aim to Be Among The 3 Largest IM Firms Outside of China”
The former Arton Capital MP, alongside eight other managing equity partners, hopes to put the spotlight on a range of unsung golden visas.
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How Losing Schengen-Access Would Affect Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment
Philippe May and Martin St-Hilaire ask: Would it be the end of CBI in Vanuatu? Would a price cut be in order? Where would demand come from?
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Global Number of CBI Agents Up 16% Since Cyprus Closure – Dominica Blacklists Another Firm
The global number of CBI-accredited agents is slowly recovering since the end of Cyprus’ CIP. Dominica adds to its agent blacklist.
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EU Campaign Against CBI “Driven by Ideology”: Philippe May on the Mobility Standard Podcast
If appeasing the EU was Malta’s goal, says Philippe May, it was unsuccessful. “These people are driven by ideology. They will never give up.”
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These 16 CBI Promoters Are Blacklisted: That Number is “Way Too Low” Say CBI Veterans
“I could name five or six companies, just offhand, that should be blacklisted for gross misbehavior,” says one veteran CBI advisor.
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Surprised That Chinese IM Market Shrank During Pandemic: Philippe May in 10 on The Weekend
“The Chinese are normally far-sighted, so this change of heart is surprising. At least at this magnitude,” says Philippe May about the market slump.
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“Our Clients […] Bought About $1bn Worth of Properties”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week
“Our clients worldwide, since 2019, have bought about US$1 billion worth of properties” under various IM programs, said Harvey.
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As Bahamas Govt. Considers Citizenship by Investment, Opposition MP “Will Fight to the Death” to Stop It
Prompted by the local business community, the government is considering citizenship by investment. The opposition takes umbrage.
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