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Alternative Routes to Second Citizenship for Nigerians
The interest in Citizenship by Investment programs that grant you a second passport has drastically increased in African countries. Over the last several years wealthy individuals have turned their attention abroad in search for better business opportunities, economic stability and freedom of movement. Many wealthy
The reasons Nigerians need an E-2 investor’s visa of the USA and how to obtain it
Nigerians have strong family and business ties with the USA and, with Nigeria being an active trade partner with the US in Africa, it comes as no surprise that wealthy Nigerians see the United States as an ultimate investment destination. Since the last US travel
Why it pays for Nigeria’s wealthy to invest in a second citizenship
InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa With world economies opening up and showing signs of recovery, Caribbean citizenship programs are experiencing a sharp increase in applications from the wealthy all over the world and the numbers are only rising. Programs like Grenada’s citizenship by investment,
How investments in luxury hotels offer a hedge against inflation
Being able to adjust room rates daily is a benefit hotels have over other real estate assets when it comes to wealth protection The Park Hyatt St Kitts is completed in 2017 under the citizenship by investment programme in the Caribbean As inflation becomes a
Why Lebanese high net worth individuals are increasingly turning to citizenship by investment
Heightened anxiety due to the dire situation in Lebanon is leading HNWIs to seek second citizenships as a ‘hedge’, according to Range Developments founder As Lebanon’s socio-economic situation continues in its downwards spiral, many Lebanese high net worth individuals (HNWIs) are turning to citizenship by
What’s in the essential collection for global high-net-worth Indian families?
The upheavals of the past 12 months in India – political, health and economic – are convincing many Indians to look abroad for a more secure and peaceful place to live Mohammed Asaria, founder and managing director of Range Developments Mohammed Asaria explores the rising
Why India’s millionaires are moving overseas and seeking alternative citizenships The wealthy are seeking foreign alternatives due to changes to taxation legislation
Last month, the BBC reported that changes to taxation legislation are accelerating India’s “millionaire exodus.” The broadcaster cited the example of V. G. Siddhartha, the founder of the chain Café Coffee Day, who committed suicide in 2019, after accusing tax authorities of harassment. A September
Q&A: Is India seeking to tax NRIs in the Gulf?
India’s new law looks to collect taxes from Indians living abroad who wouldn’t normally have to pay taxes, even if they don’t set foot in the country for a single day Any Indian citizen who is a resident of a country where he is not
Why it pays for the region’s wealthy to invest in a second citizenship
The pandemic and emerging green shoots of recovery, alongside worldwide wealth tax changes and growing interest in the sought-after US E2 visa, are ramping up interest in citizenship by investment programmes in places like Grenada The Six Senses La Sagesse in Grenada, set for completion
Protect your wealth through citizenship in Grenada With new Indian tax legislation, HNWIs are looking to safeguard their fortunes
Following the recent announcement of India’s Finance Bill 2021, high-net-worth individuals who are based in India with business interests in countries such as Qatar and the UAE, as well as NRIs, are now exposed to the possibility of taxation on their overseas earnings. One solution
Reasons to diversify investments through Grenada second citizenship
The programme provides expeditious processing of second citizenship, including for parents, grandparents, and unmarried siblings of the investor. One of the first basic rules of investing is to diversify one’s portfolio. The reasons this is important range from minimising risk of loss to preserving capital
Grenada beckons Indian HNIs with attractive CBI program
PUBLISHED: Dec 15, 2020 05:17:03 PM IST Range Developments takes pride in being a pioneer in the investment and hospitality industry across the Eastern Caribbean. Let us understand their CBI Program. According to a survey conducted by IIFL Wealth Management and the UK based Wealth-X,
How Indians can benefit from Grenada’s Citizenship and E2 Visa
New Delhi [India] A steep hike in fees and prolonged waiting time have made the US-EB5 Visa almost unattainable in recent times. With the suspension of a whole host of other US visa categories; popularity of the Grenadian E-2 Visa*, that can be easily obtained
Grenada: Citizenship By Investment – The Ultimate Hedge
Travel & Tourism Posted on November 14, 2020 AuthorNdubuisi Ugah Comments Offon Grenada: Citizenship by Investment – the ultimate hedge It’s no secret that the worldwide COVID- 19 pandemic has taken a huge toll on many industries, including tourism and hospitality. However, this doesn’t mean that investors should
‘Citizens-by-investment key option for Nigerians going abroad’
Mohammed Asaria, Managing Director and Board Member of Range Developments, an international luxury hospitality company that develops luxury resorts in the Eastern Caribbean under Citizenship-by-Investment programs. In this interview with Olusegun Raphael, he speaks on the opportunity for citizenship-by-investment. Excerpts: What is the concept of
Why Dubai is likely to continue to attract members of the world’s rich list
Experts say the emirate is expected to attract HNWIs in the long-term, despite the impact of coronavirus Dubai will see its number of HNWIs continue to grow because of its response to the pandemic. Dubai has been named one of the world’s top cities for
Grenada’s Citizenship’ll Enable Nigerians Travel To 140 European Nations, Says Britishborn Hotelier, Mohammed Asaria
Grenada’s Citizenship’ll Enable Nigerians Travel To 140 European Nations, Says Britishborn Hotelier, Mohammed Asaria Mr. Mohammed Asaria, a British-born Grenada industrialist, who grew up in England and studied Law at the famous Cambridge University, is the Managing Director of Citizenship by Investment (CBI). In this
Firm Offers Nigerians Seeking Stability Easy and Cost-Effective Path to Second Citizenship, US Residency
Range Developments a leading investment and hospitality company, operating across the Eastern Caribbean, has revealed that it’s now helping Nigerians obtain second citizenship and US residency legally and hassle-free through government-approved citizenship by investment (CIP) programmes. The Caribbean ultra-luxury resort developer said that this
Second Citizenship Is A Hedge Against Political Tumoil – Asaria
Mr Mohammed Asaria, a British-born Grenada industrialist and managing director of Citizenship by Investment (CBI), in this interview with MOSES ORJIME, explains why he is targeting the Nigerian hospitality industry, among others For the benefit of hindsight, what do you mean by Citizenship by
Range Developments offers quick, cost effective path to second citizenship, US residency for Nigerians
The need for expanded economic opportunities amid the COVID-19 pandemic and access to more stable markets has fueled global demand for second citizenship. Against this backdrop, Caribbean giant & ultra-luxury resort developer, Range Developments is helping wealthy Nigerians obtain second citizenship and US residency legally
Range developments offers quick and cost effective path to second citizenship, US residency for Nigerians seeking stability
The need for expanded economic opportunities amid the COVID-19 pandemic and access to more stable markets has fueled global demand for second citizenship. Against this backdrop, Caribbean giant & ultra-luxury resort developer, Range Developments is helping wealthy Nigerians obtain second citizenship and US residency legally
Grenada in Caribbean Lures Investors from Nigeria, Africa with Second Citizenship
Grenada, a luscious Caribbean island-state, known for its vast stretches of white-sand beaches, pristine rainforests, and spice exports, has opened its shores to Nigerian and African high-net-worth individuals, looking to invest in its country, while it rewards them with second citizenship. This is as the
Grenada lures Nigeria’s rich with second citizenship to attract investment, create jobs
Hon. Peter Charles David is Minister for Foreign Affairs and Labor in Grenada. Grenada, a luscious Caribbean island-state, known for its vast stretches of white-sand beaches, pristine rainforests, and spice exports, has opened its shores to Nigerian and African high-net-worth individuals, looking to invest in
Grenada lures Nigeria’s rich with second citizenship to attract investment, create jobs
Grenada, a luscious Caribbean island-state, known for its vast stretches of white-sand beaches, pristine rainforests, and spice exports, has opened its shores to Nigerian and Africa’s high net worth individuals, looking to invest in its country, while it rewards them with second citizenship. This is
Cashflow, customer loyalty key to SMEs’ growth
Mohammed Asaria is the Managing Director and Board Member of Range Developments, an international luxury hospitality development company that develops luxury resorts in the Eastern Caribbean under the Citizenship-by-Investment programmes. In this interview, Asaria discusses his interest in structured finance and investment banking which necessitated founding
Citizen By Investment – A Fresh Frontier For Commercial Lawyers
When I left Cambridge University with a law degree, I didn’t imagine that 20 years later I would be helping governments in the Caribbean structure their Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) policies and regulations or even developing luxury resorts. It was by chance that I heard about the
How to secure second citizenship and US residency
In an April interview with the Financial Times, French President Emmanuel Macron said that following the coronavirus, “it’s going to change the nature of globalisation.” Writing for The Guardian, professor of economics and public policy at Harvard University, Kenneth Rogoff, said, “The post-pandemic world economy seems likely
How to migrate to the US through citizenship by investment in Grenada
The United States remains the number one destination for people around the world, both for investments and as a place to live, work, and gain higher education. The USA is home to the top three universities globally according to the QS World University Rankings 2020
Wealthy Indians see a route to US via Grenada
With the EB-5 immigrant investor visa to the United States getting more expensive, wealthy Indians are turning to the Caribbean island of Grenada as a route to their US citizenship dreams. Immigration lawyers said, in the past three months, interest in the Grenada Citizenship by
Rich Americans Flee to Caribbean and Ditch US Citizenship
Rich Americans are fleeing to the Caribbean as they swap COVID-19, fears around the upcoming election and even their US citizenship for a winter working remotely in the sun. Business has been booming in recent months for citizenship advisers, government agencies and real estate developers
Why Rich Americans Are Fleeing To The Caribbean This Winter
Rich Europeans and Americans are flocking to the Caribbean, but not for the usual winter sun. More and more wealthy individuals are moving for longer periods than usual. Citizenship advisers, government agencies and real estate developers say they have seen a rapid increase in business
Why Africans Are Investing In Caribbean Islands
The following is an interview between Mohammed Asaria, Managing Director of Range Developments, and Vanguard. Q: Your organisation is known for the development and completion of luxury and high-end resorts under Citizenship-by-Investment Programmes. What exactly is Citizenship-by-Investment Programmes all about? A: The concept is very
Citizenship By Investment: From Luxury To A Necessity
High net worth investors from West Africa are increasingly embracing citizenship by investment. In this article, Mohammed Asaria, Managing Director of Range Developments, explains why CBI programs are increasingly popular.
Wealthy NRIs Look Overseas As Taxation Concerns Rise
With increased uncertainty surrounding potential taxes, high net worth Indians are exploring options overseas.
How Nigerians Can Benefit From Grenada’s Citizenship By Investment Program
Managing Director of Range Developments, Mohammed Asaria, explains how Africans, especially Nigerians, can obtain second cizitenship in Grenada through the country’s Citizenship by Investment Program.
CBI Is The Perfect Hedge From Social, Economic And Political Storms
In this interview with Mohammed Asaria, Managing Director of Range Developments, Mr. Asaria shares insights about citizenship by investment programs in the Caribbean.
Demand For Second Citizenship Increases Since Onset Of COVID-19
Managing Director of Range Developments, Mohammed Asaria, outlines how demand has grown for second citizenship and citizenship by investment programs since the onset of COVID-19.
Acquiring Excellence: Price Dilution Among CIPs Will Not Boost Capital Flows
Range Developments Founder Mohammed Asaria examines the continued effects of the COVID pandemic on global migration and economic citizenship, and identifies the steps countries need to take to curate new investment opportunities for existing citizen investors.
Citizenship Through Impact – Refocusing CBI To Maximize Development
Founder of Range Developments, Mohammed Asaria, explores the merging of Impact Investing and Citizenship by Investment in the midst of a global pandemic that has investors considering multiple avenues for global mobility.
Range Developments Has the Competitive Edge in the Caribbean
Range Developments’ Managing Director, Mohammed Asaria, pinpoints the key elements investors need to consider before making an investment in the Caribbean. These key insights will help investors select the right properties in the face of a market that is all too often riddled with poorly planned projects.
Six Senses Grenada: Back To The Future
Simeon Halstead, one of the world’s leading Resort Architects, examines the current impact on luxury hotel development and travel in the Caribbean, and how his latest luxury hotel design, in partnership with Range Developments, seeks to draw tourists and investors to a truly one of a kind experience.
8 Iron-Clad Rules for Investors Who Don’t Want to Lose Money on Caribbean CBI Hotel Projects
Mohammed Asaria, Founder of Range Developments, pinpoints the 8 areas of due diligence that investors must delve into prior to making an investment in the Caribbean.
Six Characteristics Of Citizenship By Investment In The New World Order
Managing Director of Range Developments, Mohammed Asaria, discusses the challenges put forth by the global pandemic, and what those outcomes mean for citizenship by investment jurisdictions.
Migration By Investment In The Era Of Globalization
Mohammed Asaria, Range Developments Managing Director and Board Member, examines the resurgent trend of popularism of the last few years, the inevitable result of globalization, and what this means for investors looking for opportunities overseas to invest in established economies.
Global Mobility And The Ability To Reside In The United States With An E-2 Visa
Seeking second citizenship by way of citizenship by investment? In this article we explore the process of applying for a US E2 visa through Range Developments’ Citizenship by Investment program.
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