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  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

  Find out how Asia Outbound can introduce you to new intermediaries for your project or services.         By Clare Jim and Marc Jones     SHANGHAI/LONDON, Oct 19 (Reuters) - China's property sector saw more drama on Tuesday as Evergrande shelved plans to sell a majority stake in its property services unit, Sinic formally declared default, and Kaisa was crunched by another credit rating cut.   Sources told Reuters that Evergrande, teetering on the brink of collapse with more than $300 billion in debt, had been forced to stall its proposed $2.6 billion, 51% stake sale to smaller rival...

IMMIGRATION BY INVESTMENT NEWS 2021

          By Matthew Sumner We’ve been promoting the use of low-tax jurisdiction corporate structures for over 10 years now, and have seen the full evolution of the industry from the “race to the bottom” price war, to the fallout of FACTA & CRS, now the implementation of economic substance and the most alarming yet, “Global Minimum Taxation Rate”. What was the impact of all these on the clients who were using offshore structures? Let's start with the obvious. - Disclosures to their country of tax residence, and likely some hefty tax bills & fines. - Clients...

ARTICLE CORPORATE AND FIDUCIARY STRATEGY 2021

Expanded reviews and more resources: The view from 2021   Foreign direct investment (FDI) reviews have become an increasingly critical issue in cross-border M&A transactions. Although many countries continue to encourage inbound investment, Taiwanese businesses and investors should carefully consider and prepare for FDI regulatory scrutiny early in their deal processes.   We are seeing views converging across the United States, Europe, and other countries in agreement that so-called "sensitive" sectors need protection from what is described in the US as "adversarial capital." This trend is displayed through both lower thresholds that trigger FDI reviews and an expanded understanding of...

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT NEWS 2021

  Find out how Asia Outbound can introduce you to new intermediaries for your project or services.         By Alicia Herrero   Under Xi Jinping's new economic agenda 'common prosperity, China is cracking down on indebted real estate developers like Evergrande   China’s Evergrande has long been an icon. It is not only a real estate developer but a conglomerate that has embarked on many different ventures, including the production of electric vehicles.   Unfortunately, reaching such a huge size has come at the prize of huge leverage. Leverage is the use of debt in order to undertake an investment...

IMMIGRATION BY INVESTMENT NEWS 2021

Find out how Asia Outbound can introduce you to new intermediaries for your project or services.       By Matthew Sumner   I didn’t see this coming. When one of our staff uncovered this opportunity, I was in absolute disbelief. In hindsight, I feel a bit dumb for not realizing the potential or seeing it first. What we found was a gold mine, and it was hiding in plain sight the whole time. To understand how this opportunity came to be, I have to give you a bit of background which will illustrate exactly why this opportunity exists. I believe...

ARTICLE CORPORATE AND FIDUCIARY STRATEGY 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