Global Residence and Citizenship Handbook. Christian H. Kälin

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      “This is an excellent resource for advisors and those who are seeking to obtain second citizenship or become resident in another country.”

       Gideon Rothschild TEP, Attorney-at-law, Partner, Moses & Singer LLP, New York

      “The definitive compendium of viable residence and citizenship options worldwide for anyone who is really serious about this topic.”

       Prof. Dr. Dimitry Kochenov, University of Groningen, The Netherlands; Chairman of Investment Migration Council, Switzerland

      “This book could be given to a client as an encompassing introduction to the subject, and, indeed, it is an excellent port of call for a practitioner not dealing with these topics on a daily basis.”

       STEP Journal

      “The Global Residence and Citizenship Handbook is the encyclopedia of residence and citizenship-by-investment programs. It is a most valuable comprehensive reference addressing all questions that may come up when planning residence or citizenship in another country, including the legal, the financial, the personal and the practical.”

       Ghada Alaltrash, Gulf News, Dubai

      “Dr. Chris Kälin’s book is the essential resource for anyone involved in the investment migration industry around the world. The world is truly ‘on the move’ in the 21^st century, bringing with it opportunity that requires a global perspective epitomized by this must-have addition to your library.”

       Peter D. Joseph, Executive Director, Association to Invest in the USA

      “. . . a very helpful resource for guidance on residence

      and citizenship issues for the international client.”

       Marnin J. Michaels, Partner, Baker & McKenzie Zurich

       Dr. Christian H. Kälin

       Global Residence and Citizenship Handbook

       Residence Planning • Alternative Citizenship Passports • Visa Restrictions Freedom of Movement • Tax Planning

       6^th Edition • Revised and Expanded

      With contributions by

      Dr. Marshall Langer, Professor Denis Kleinfeld and Simon Anholt

      Foreword by

      Tonio Fenech MP, former Minister of Finance,

      Economy and Investment of Malta (2008-2013)

      Introduction by

      Julia Onslow-Cole

      Global Head of Immigration, PwC

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      Contents

       About This Book

       Henley & Partners: The Global Leaders in Residence and Citizenship Planning

       Impact

       Acknowledgements

       Foreword

       Introduction

       Part IRESIDENCE AND CITIZENSHIP PLANNING

       1Residence Planning

       1.1Why become resident in another country?

       1.2Residence and domicile

       1.3Change of tax residence

       1.4Factors to consider when choosing a new residence

       1.5Tax residence: considerations and implications

       1.6Financial planning and insurance

       1.7International health insurance

       1.8International residential real estate

       2Citizenship Planning

       2.1Why become a citizen of more than one country?

       2.2Who