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Compare and Contrast Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Regimes, their asset classes activities and the Malta new proposed REIT regime

Over the years, many jurisdictions have implemented REIT regimes. As Malta is the newest state to look into applying a REITs framework, we have reviewed the capital and legal requirements across REITs frameworks in different countries.

Being at the heart of the continents of Asia and Europe, the Republic of Turkey offers a sublime blend of both cultures and traditions, making it an attractive destination for many. With the Turkish Citizenship by Investment Programme, it is possible to acquire Turkish citizenship within 3 months to 1 year. This gives successful applicants and their families visa free access to 117 countries or territories as well as the right to live and work in Turkey, amongst other benefits.

In light of all of the developments that have taken place within the sphere of Fintech and blockchain, many countries are currently prioritising the creation of a legislative framework for Virtual Financial Assets (VFAs). In doing so, they are creating an environment which would enhance further innovation.

Being among the only few European countries providing non-EU residents with the possibility of obtaining permanent residency from day one, Malta and Greece's respective programmes are intriguing, to say the least. The Malta Greece Permanent Residency Programmes Comparison puts the two programmes on a level playing field and addresses the pros and cons of both.

A Malta Residency by Investment route was enacted earlier last week enabling non-EU nationals to obtain Malta Residency by Investment in the Schengen Area.

Malta is an attractive destination for non-European HNW individuals @ families seeking a safe @ tax efficient country of residence. Malta HNWI tax residence schemes are available to third country nationals HNWIs.

As a result of Malta’s innovative approach towards the iGaming industry, it has attracted various individuals interested in contributing towards the sector as well as those who wish to further it through technological advancements. Malta has, therefore, made a name for itself within the industry of Gaming, establishing itself as a pioneer for the development of this sector.

Malta provides a series of schemes and fiscal incentives to investors setting up their Malta digital gaming operation for their international digital gaming projects

The New Gaming Act which was published on the 15th of May and shall come into force on the 1st of July 2018 implements a number of changes which aim at expanding the powers and functions of the Malta Gaming Authority from a regulatory perspective and eliminating previous bureaucratic measures. The New Gaming Act is aimed at providing further protection for players and a more efficient system for licensed operators.