MALTA

A business-friendly environment that is ripe with opportunities, yet where one can safely invest and cater for asset protection and wealth planning, and perhaps take up a secondary residence or citizenship is an investor’s paradise. Malta, an island nation located at a crossroads between Europe and North Africa is increasingly being eyed by Asian investors as an ideal destination for investment.   The Republic of Malta is strategically located at the heart of the Mediterranean, just a 2-hour flight away from most European capitals. Maltese is the national language common to most natives; however, English is an official language as...

CORPORATE & FIDUCIARY JURISDICTION 2020

  Find out how Asia Outbound can introduce you to new intermediaries for your project or services.           The number of foreigners who want to obtain a second passport keeps increasing. Commonly they opt for a European country. Here one can find high living standards, economic stability, and security ensured by the law. And visa-free access to a good number of countries is an added bonus.   We asked experts at the Imperial & Legal company specializing in immigration whether it is possible to get European citizenship quickly.   “The easiest way is to invest. The immigration laws tend to...

IMMIGRATION BY INVESTMENT NEWS 2021

By Kenneth Camilleri, Vertex Alliance, AKM-VERT-21   The demand for global mobility and investment migration has gained a fast momentum, and the tiny island state of Malta has proven to be a highly attractive solution for various high net worth individuals. Affluent individuals from all across the globe have identified Malta as the second home for their family, as their gateway to European education and investment, or even as a safe place to enjoy a peaceful retirement. Located at the heart of Europe and with a politically stable and prosperous economy, Malta is an obvious choice for investors seeking a...

IMMIGRATION BY INVESTMENT EXPERT INSIGHTS 2021

By Kenneth Camilleri, Vertex Alliance, AKM-VERT-21   The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) aims at granting permanent residency in Malta to third-country nationals who can also enjoy visa-free travel within the Schengen Zone for 90 days out of 180. If you are considering investing through this program and having Malta as your second home, below is all you need to know before starting the process:   Facts about Malta Malta is located at the heart of the Mediterranean, 81 kilometers south of Sicily, Italy. Although a small state with an area of 316 square kilometers, Malta is rich in history...

IMMIGRATION BY INVESTMENT EXPERT INSIGHTS 2021

The European Commission has taken further steps in its infringement procedure against Malta’s ‘golden passports’ scheme, warning the country that Malta is failing to fulfil its obligations towards the EU treaties with its citizenship programme.   Last year, Malta phased out the controversial IIP scheme and replaced it with a new scheme that the government says focuses more on residency and can lead to citizenship.   But the European Commission had launched infringement proceedings and asked Malta to provide a detailed explanation.   The government had replied to the EC last year, telling it that Malta would not cede on...

IMMIGRATION BY INVESTMENT NEWS 2021

    Find out how Asia Outbound can introduce you to new intermediaries for your project or services.           Amendments introduce new investment options and improved processing.   March 12, 2021 — Today, in the Bulgarian State Gazette, the recently voted bill on amending the legislation governing the country’s Investor Program for Residence and Citizenship was promulgated. Among the changes are new investment options and requirements, abolishment of the original government bond option, modified application procedure, and improved processing times.   The amendments are largely in response to the recommendations of the European Commission, which are aimed at streamlining and...

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT NEWS 2021

  Find out how Asia Outbound can introduce you to new intermediaries for your project or services.         Malta retains its coveted title as the safest country in Europe for the second time.   According to the 2019 Global Wealth Migration Review, published by the New World Health, Malta ranked second globally and first in Europe.   Several criteria determined the outcome of the report. A few include; wealth growth, economic growth, press freedom, and women’s safety. The study focused on the movements of the wealthiest men and women.   Among other European countries, Malta maintained its status as a...

IMMIGRATION BY INVESTMENT NEWS 2021

  Find out how Asia Outbound can introduce you to new intermediaries for your project or services.       A Henley & Partners representative has admitted to advising passport buyers to “do the bare minimum” when it comes to satisfying the criteria for the scheme.     In an undercover video shot by The Guardian, Henley & Partners’ Dominic Volek explained how the one-year residency requirement does not mean passport applicants must live in Malta for the entire year.     “But in order to establish genuine links to the country, the government does want any adult applicants to spend at least three weeks...

IMMIGRATION BY INVESTMENT NEWS 2021

By: Alex Muscat   My role as a parliamentary secretary enables me to encounter many individuals daily. Recently, one individual explained to me how her daughter was able to keep abreast of online learning thanks to one, simple step: we have provided her with a tablet to continue her education and stay connected.   This tablet initiative was made possible only through funds achieved by means of foreign direct investment. We have provided laptops and tablets to children who come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with the aim to give all students the same opportunity for education.   There is no...

IMMIGRATION BY INVESTMENT NEWS 2021