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Christian H. Kälin
Global Residence and Citizenship Handbook
Residence Planning • Alternative Citizenship Passports • Visa Restrictions Freedom of Movement • Tax Planning
4th Edition • Revised and Expanded
With contributions by
Prof. Patrick Weil, Prof. Marshall Langer, Simon Anholt
and Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas
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
Henley & Partners: The Global Leaders in Residence and Citizenship Planning
| Part I RESIDENCE AND CITIZENSHIP PLANNING | |
| 1 | Residence Planning |
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1.1 Why become resident in another country?
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