Program updates, policy changes, country comparisons, and practical immigration news.
São Tomé and Príncipe’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program released its first‑year report, covering applications received from September 2025 to August 2026. The data show strong international demand, relatively fast processing,…
Canada’s immigration department has issued 3,500 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence to candidates in healthcare and social services occupations through the Express Entry system. Details of the…
Choosing between a UAE free‑zone entity and a mainland company is now driven primarily by tax treatment and market access rather than ownership rules, which changed after the…
When a tax‑resident leaves a jurisdiction that imposes an exit tax, the authorities treat the departure as a deemed sale of all taxable assets. The unrealised gain –…
The EU’s renewed interest in windfall profit taxes comes as energy prices rise again amid Middle‑East tensions, prompting policymakers to revisit one‑time levies on firms that earn unexpectedly…
In 2026, high‑net‑worth individuals are increasingly turning to citizenship‑by‑investment (CBI) programs to protect wealth, enhance mobility, and create additional avenues for banking and tax planning. Programs have become…
Saskatchewan’s provincial immigration program has opened its final September intake for the year, allocating 550 immigration spots to employers in four capped sectors: retail, trucking, accommodation, and food services. Intake…
Investment in digital assets has moved from a niche hobby to a mainstream activity. In 2026, roughly one in five U.S. adults reported holding or using cryptocurrency, and…
Labor’s share of U.S. income is often portrayed as falling to a historic low, but a closer look at the national accounts tells a different story. When gross…
Maryland’s targeted‑advertising tax was recently invalidated by a state court, which held that the levy violated the federal Internet Tax Freedom Act (ITFA) and the U.S. Constitution’s Commerce…