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Estate, inheritance and gift taxes vary widely across Europe. As of 2024, 35 EU member states and European OECD countries either levy a tax on estates, inheritances, gifts,…

Mauritius has announced a new “Golden Visa” that requires a $1 million investment, promises a five‑working‑day processing time and targets businesses in fintech, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, renewable energy and global…

British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) issued 602 invitations on August 20 for candidates meeting the province’s “innovate” objective, which targets high‑earning and high‑scoring skilled workers. Draw overview Total invitations:…

Montenegro’s Citizenship‑by‑Investment Programme (CIP), which closed to new applicants on 31 December 2022, has now released a near‑final accounting of its four‑year operation. Application outcomes (as of 31 July 2026) Total applications…

The promise that a citizenship‑by‑investment (CBI) passport can be handed down “for generations” is only true for a minority of programmes. The right of a child born abroad…

Your great‑grandmother was born in Saint‑Hyacinthe, Quebec, in 1898, and the only official record of her birth is the baptism entry made four days later in the parish…

In 2026 the European residency‑by‑investment landscape has shifted dramatically. Spain’s Golden Visa program is closed, Portugal has introduced a fast “Highly Qualified Activity” route, Italy now approves visas…

International students at Ontario’s public universities will see their compulsory health‑insurance premiums rise by about 20 % starting 1 September 2026. Individual premiums increase from C$792 to C$948 per year. A family…

From 11 January 2027, banks that are incorporated outside the European Union will be prohibited from offering core banking services—deposit‑taking, lending (including consumer credit and mortgages), and issuing guarantees—to clients…