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The Vanuatu Development Support Programme or as it is commonly known, the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Programme is the only investor migration programme in the South Pacific. Vanuatu grants citizenship to investors against a contribution of USD $130,000.

Malta as an International Base for South Africans

Most often travelling to the US requires an applicant to be in possession of a valid visa. The US has various categories of visas including but not limited to the E1 visa, E2 visa and the ESTA programme. In order to apply for these categories of visas one must be a national of a Treaty country or a country with which the US has signed a visa waiver programme.

Motion Trademarks in Malta

The Malta Global Residence Programme compromises various benefits; including a work permit entitlement, an EU Schengen Long Term Residence and no minimum presence required amongst others. However, the aim behind this programme is to formally acknowledge as a tax resident, foreign nationals satisfying the eligibility criteria of such programme.

Through political instability, epidemics and wars, global investors, entrepreneurs and families seek to invest in a Plan B citizenship that will enable them to relocate at short notice on the strength of a second passport or residency. Second citizenship or permanent residence permits are often seen as a Plan B, an insurance policy in case of turbulent situations. Unfortunately, history repeats itself and worst case scenarios happen, making having a Plan B all the more important.

At Chetcuti Cauchi we believe the global economy will never revert to the pre-COVID19 reality. Doing Business Remotely emerges as the norm from the surreal Social Distancing experience. For some, it means irreversible changes in their long-term business curve. Every so often the world is shaken up by critical events that irrevocably alter the way work is done and the way we live. What is sure, preparedness for Doing Business Remotely has meant a readiness to face these unprecedented challenges

Coronavirus Government Financial Aid Package

Most entrepreneurs looking to expand internationally focus on logistical and operational aspects, while failing to consider critical matters such as taxation, the legal framework or protection of business assets. When entrepreneurs make the step from operating as a sole trader to a corporate structure or formal partnership, they incorporate the legal entity in their own jurisdiction. Here are 4 aspects entrepreneurs should consider in their choice of jurisdiction for their online business.

The Maltese Government is working very closely with the Public Health Superintendent, working tirelessly, in order to ensure that Malta is not hint to quickly by the spread of COVID-19. This has led to a number of travel restrictions, which over time extended to a list of countries where any arrivals would be obliged to 14 days of mandatory quarantine, more so fines have been increased to €3,000 per breech of the quarantine rules and spot checks are being conducted regularly to ensure compliance