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Countries With No Dividend Tax

Dividends are a cornerstone to wealth generation and many countries implement Draconian tax regimes against them. However, there are legal and effective ways to achieve optimal dividend tax strategies for HNWIs. Explore countries that offer zero tax on dividends and how to capitalize on the opportunity.

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Leveraging Non-CRS Countries: Understanding CRS Requirements And Investment Migration

Should you bank in a non-CSR country? The simple answer is – it depends. But should you decide to, the most effective strategy to use is to bank leveraging a second citizenship and Plan B passport or alternative residency. The combination of investment migration and global banking cannot be overstated or underestimated, and capitalizing on the privacy of banking systems who respect their client’s rights is always something to consider.

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5 Greece Luxury Eco-Chic Family Retreats

Greece eco-chic retreats elevate quiet luxury to unmatched dimensions. From luxury island family getaways to exclusive Santorini village life, Greece proves luxury and sustainability can be beautifully balanced. For HNW entrepreneurs, investors, and families Greece offers the best of investment opportunities as well as an eco-chic way to get away from the world.

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UK Prep Schools For Boys – A British Tradition In Excellence

Success is a life process – it must begin early, and UK prep schools for boys exist for that very reason. These elite institutions have even been relied upon by monarchies. Boys boarding schools are historically the most effective educational and social model for growing strong and successful men, and the British tradition is among the best.

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Astons Celebrates Unparalleled Success in Citizenship- and Residency-by-Investment and Global Real Estate

Astons, a pioneer in citizenship- and residency-by-investment with over 30 years of success, highlights its remarkable preliminary assessment success rate. Founded in London (1989) and now headquartered in Dubai, Astons is synonymous with excellence and innovation. The firm offers citizenship and residency solutions alongside global luxury real estate investment opportunities. Astons’ robust global presence spans Istanbul, […]

Investing In Caribbean Luxury Hotel Shares – Basics You Need To Know

Investing in Caribbean luxury hotel shares is not simply a good investment option, but one of the best ways to secure a second citizenship and Plan B passport for you and your family. All of the Caribbean Five programs offer luxury hotel shares, but they are not all the same. Here are the basics you need to know.

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Athens Riviera – Elite Greek Neighborhoods

The Athens Riviera is one of the hottest and chicest real estate markets on the Mediterranean Sea, and these are the five most prestigious neighborhoods and an Astons insider insight about the next big thing.

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The Many Faces Of Europe

Europe has many faces – the EU, the Eurozone, the Schengen Zone are all different places and just the tip of the iceberg in understanding modern European life, business, and movement.

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Astons Highlights the Rising Demand for Passport and Residency Portfolios

Astons, a leader in luxury real estate and investment migration, addressed the evolving landscape of global investment migration through two insightful webinars. The sessions focused on rising costs for residency and citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programs due to surging global demand. Rising Program Costs The webinars explored significant program adjustments, including price and investment zone changes in […]

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From Horse Racing To Fine Wine, Crypto And Smart Devices Are Changing The Game

Horse racing, fine wines, art and antique collecting may all be hobbies and investments that date back centuries, but crypto and smart technology is revolutionizing them for the digital age. Today, HNW investors and collectors have digital ways to establish legal provenance, find the best items to invest in, and even establish a better understanding of value before making an offer.

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The Richest Generation In History: Why Wealthy Millennials Need A Plan B Passport

On course to become the richest generation in history, millennials represent the most important players in the global marketplace – especially as a source of foreign direct investment. With this significant financial posture and vulnerability, a real-world Plan B passport is the best investment they can make.

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Exclusive Caribbean Retreats: The Ultimate In Privacy, Plan B, And Luxury

For the ultimate get-away and Plan B strategy in one, these exclusive Caribbean retreats should be at the top of list of any HNW investor. Offering privacy, luxury, and security, these Caribbean islands can be an escape from the work week or a social turn for the worse.

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Best Golf Courses: Portugal Edition

Portugal is world renown for many things and golf is one of them. This list of the best golf courses in Portugal is but a single testament to Portugal’s commitment to luxury, skill, and passion for ‘The Gentlemen’s Game’. When paired with the Portugal Golden Visa, golfing in Portugal is as valuable as an albatross.

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Hungary: The Ultimate Guide – Luxury Lifestyle Edition

Historically hailed as the Heart of Europe, Hungary and Hungarian society epitomize Europe’s old-world luxury lifestyle – fusing modernity with centuries of opulence. With the launch of the Hungary Golden Visa scheduled for the summer of 2024, Hungary is set to become an EU magnet for the global HNW community. Here is everything you need to know about Hungary.

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Astons’ Powerful Partnership Illuminates Dual Citizenship & Caribbean Investment Paradise

In a groundbreaking partnership with Robb Report and What A Wonderful World, Astons Caribbean expert and Head of Astons US Alena Lesina unveils a treasure trove of investment opportunities in the Caribbean for those seeking a second passport and Plan B with real-world ROI and value. A Treasure Trove of Opportunities Led by Astons Caribbean […]

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5 Plan B Passports For Liberal Americans

The Best Plan B programs for America’s progressive families. With the 2024 election on the horizon, liberal Americans are filled with hope and concern. They know that having a real-world Plan B is not optional. As the need for a real-world Plan B is very real, these are the best options for progressive American families to leverage.

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5 Plan B Passports For Conservative Americans

The Best Plan B programs for America’s conservative families. With the 2024 election on the horizon, conservative Americans are feeling empowered and concerned. They know that having a real-world Plan B is not optional. As the need for a real-world Plan B is very real, these are the best options for conservative American families to leverage.

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Global Investment Migration Leader Announces New US-Friendly Real Estate Brokerage Program

Astons, a global leader in citizenship- and residency-by-investment and international luxury real estate, has announced a new program simplifying US property purchases in Turkey. This American-style real estate program, based in Astons’ Istanbul office, eliminates cultural and regulatory hurdles for US citizens. Turkey’s (officially Türkiye) booming luxury real estate market attracts significant US investor interest. […]

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Dominica: The Ultimate Guide – Luxury Lifestyle Edition

The Caribbean island of Dominica is called the Nature Island for good reason, and has become the eco-chic luxury destination of the Western hemisphere. However investment opportunity is as abundant as nature is on this Caribbean gem – especially when leveraging the country’s citizenship by investment program, one of the best in the world.

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World’s Best Tax Havens For Plan B Citizenship & Residency

Plan B citizenship and residency is not only about lifestyle security, but tax optimization and legal tax avoidance strategies, such as legitimate tax havens and non-dom tax programs – esp. for US and UK residents. Here is a 2024 list of the best HNW options in the Caribbean, the EU, and around the world.

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Best 2024 Plan B Citizenships For US Citizens

With November just a few months away, these are the Best Plan B citizenships for US citizens in 2024. With political uncertainty and social unrest spreading, America’s wealthiest are looking for the best exit strategies possible – second citizenships and alternative residencies. There’s a partner for that – Astons.

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The Hungary Golden Visa – Everything You Need to Know

The new 2024 Hungary Golden Visa – a new pathway to EU residency and EU citizenship. With three real estate investment options, the Hungarian residency by investment program is purpose-built for US, UK, and other global investors to gain a foothold in Europe at the lowest investment available [once the Greek Golden Visa increases to €400K in the summer of 2024].

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ETIAS: What Is The EU’s New eVisa Requirement And Will It Affect Me?

Here is everything you need to know about ETIAS, the new EU eVisa – pre-approval screening system that all US, UK, Canadian, and other third country nationals will need to obtain in order to enter the EU starting in 2025.

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2024 – Changes To Dual Citizenship, Second Passports, and Golden Visas

2024 is already proving to be a pivotal year for citizenship by investment and Golden Visa program – Greece Golden Visa price is increasing, Caribbean programs are doubling in prices, and Hungary is launching the newest EU Golden Visa program – which may become the new King of Golden Visas.

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