STEP Caribbean Conference 2016

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1 STEP Caribbean Conference 2016 I m really, really rich! Where should I be from? Penelope Williams Withers LLP

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5 How is wealth preserved? Use of structures Collective investment strategies Ownership of family business Governance mechanisms asset protection to avoid dispute

6 How is wealth preserved? Where do the wealthy live? US (18m) Japan (4m) France (3.5m) UK (2.9m) Germany (2.8m) Italy (2.3m) Australia (1.8m) Canada (1.6m) China (1.6m) Switzerland (0.8m) Tax residence

7 n-tax factors relevant to residence Residence requirements Climate Political stability / security Quality of life Cleanliness Schooling Presence of internationally recognised financial, legal and tax service providers

8 Attracting residents Anguilla Bahamas Barbados n-caribbean alternatives Dubai Malta Monaco Portugal

9 Citizenship by investment Establish family abroad Insurance policy Visa free travel Increased popularity of CBI programs

10 Citizenship by investment: Caribbean alternatives Antigua Dominica Grenada St Kitts & Nevis St Lucia

11 Citizenship by investment: competing alternatives Cyprus Malta

12 Antigua & Barbuda National Development Fund Minimum investment (in USD unless otherwise n-refundable contribution (in USD unless otherwise Standard Government fees (in USD unless otherwise Due diligence fees (in USD unless otherwise Other costs Average processing time Residence required? Publication of applicant's details? Rank in HVRI 2016 (. of Countries with Visa- Free Travel) N/A 200,000 for a single applicant, 300,000 for a family of four, etc 50,000 per main applicant and 25,000 per minor 7,500 for main applicant and spouse, 2,000 per minor and 4,000 per other dependant Travel to Antigua for passport issuance 3-4 months 5 days within five years Yes 30 (134)

13 Antigua & Barbuda Business Development Minimum investment (in USD unless otherwise n-refundable contribution (in USD unless otherwise Standard Government fees (in USD unless otherwise Due diligence fees (in USD unless otherwise Other costs Average processing time Residence required? Publication of applicant's details? Rank in HVRI 2016 (. of Countries with Visa- Free Travel) 1,500,000 N/A 50,000 per main applicant and 25,000 per minor 7,500 for main applicant and spouse, 2,000 per minor and 4,000 per other dependant Travel to Antigua for passport issuance 3-4 months 5 days within five years Yes 30 (134)

14 Antigua & Barbuda Real Estate Minimum investment (in USD unless otherwise 400,000 n-refundable contribution (in USD unless otherwise Standard Government fees (in USD unless otherwise N/A 50,000 per main applicant and 25,000 per minor Due diligence fees (in USD unless otherwise 7,500 for main applicant and spouse, 2,000 per minor and 4,000 per other dependant Other costs 0-9% taxes and travel to Antigua for passport issuance Average processing time Residence required? Publication of applicant's details? Rank in HVRI 2016 (. of Countries with Visa-Free Travel) 3-4 months 5 days within five years Yes 30 (134)

15 Dominica Minimum investment (in USD unless otherwise n-refundable contribution (in USD unless otherwise Standard Government fees (in USD unless otherwise Due diligence fees (in USD unless otherwise Other costs Average processing time Residence required? Publication of applicant's details? Rank in HVRI 2016 (. of Countries with Visa- Free Travel) 200,000 (Real Estate, which can be sold after 3 years) 100,000 for a single applicant, 200,000 per person for a family of four 50,000 for investment in real estate only for main applicant, 25,000 for spouse and 20,000 for each child over 18 5,000 per applicant; 2,000 per person years old Potential travel to Dominica for an interview; 3,000 processing fee per application 3-5 months 41 (119)

16 Grenada Minimum investment (in USD unless otherwise n-refundable contribution (in USD unless otherwise Standard Government fees (in USD unless otherwise Due diligence fees (in USD unless otherwise 350, ,000 50,000 per application and 25,000 per additional third, fourth child etc. 10,000 Other costs 3,000 processing fee per person; 2,000 per dependant aged 0-17 Average processing time Residence required? Publication of applicant's details? Rank in HVRI 2016 (. of Countries with Visa- Free Travel) 4 months 39 (121)

17 St Kitts and Nevis Real Estate Minimum investment (in USD unless otherwise 400,000 in real estate (can be sold after 5 years) n-refundable contribution (in USD unless otherwise Standard Government fees (in USD unless otherwise Due diligence fees (in USD unless otherwise Other costs Average processing time Residence required? Publication of applicant's details? Rank in HVRI 2016 (. of Countries with Visa-Free Travel) N/A 50,000 for a single applicant, 25,000 for each dependent 7,500 for main applicant, 4,000 for other adults (16 and over) 0-12% taxes 4-6 months 32 (132) (Depending on property development)

18 St Kitts and Nevis Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation Minimum investment (in USD unless otherwise n-refundable contribution (in USD unless otherwise Standard Government fees (in USD unless otherwise Due diligence fees (in USD unless otherwise Other costs Average processing time Residence required? Publication of applicant's details? Rank in HVRI 2016 (. of Countries with Visa- Free Travel) N/A 250,000 for a single applicant, 300,000 for a family of four etc ne 7,500 for main applicant, 4,000 for other adults (16 and over) ne 4-6 months 32 (132)

19 St Lucia Real Estate Minimum investment (in USD unless otherwise n-refundable contribution (in USD unless otherwise Standard Government fees (in USD unless otherwise Due diligence fees (in USD unless otherwise Other costs Average processing time Residence required? Rank in HVRI 2016 (. of Countries with Visa- Free Travel) 300,000 (real estate projects yet to be published) 2,000 plus 1,000 for each minor dependent (processing); 50,000 plus 35,000 (major) plus 225,000 (minor) per dependent (government) 7,500 plus 5,000 for each dependent < months 37 (125)

20 St Lucia National Economic Fund Minimum investment (in USD unless otherwise n-refundable contribution (in USD unless otherwise Standard Government fees (in USD unless otherwise Due diligence fees (in USD unless otherwise Other costs Average processing time Residence required? Rank in HVRI 2016 (. of Countries with Visa- Free Travel) 200,000 (single), 235,000 (spouse); 250,000 family of four 2,000 plus 1,000 for each minor dependent (processing); 50,000 plus 35,000 (major) plus 225,000 (minor) per dependent (government) 7,500 plus 5,000 for each dependent < months 37 (125)

21 St Lucia Business Investment / Bonds Minimum investment (in USD unless otherwise n-refundable contribution (in USD unless otherwise Standard Government fees (in USD unless otherwise Due diligence fees (in USD unless otherwise Other costs Average processing time Residence required? Rank in HVRI 2016 (. of Countries with Visa- Free Travel) 3,500,000 (single) or 6,000,000 in joint investment OR ,000 in government bonds 2,000 plus 1,000 for each minor dependent (processing); 50,000 plus 35,000 (major) plus 225,000 (minor) per dependent (government) 7,500 plus 5,000 for each dependent < months 37 (125)

22 Cyprus Minimum investment (in USD unless otherwise n-refundable contribution (in USD unless otherwise Standard Government fees (in USD unless otherwise Due diligence fees (in USD unless otherwise Other costs Average processing time Residence required? Publication of applicant's details? Rank in HVRI 2016 (. of Countries with Visa- Free Travel) EUR 2,500,000 (real estate - single); others 5,000,000 (single) N/A EUR 2,000 or EUR 80 for a minor EUR 5,000 per applicant, invoiced as the certificate issuance fee Property purchase; travel to Cyprus to swear citizenship 3-4 months 17 (159)

23 Malta Minimum investment (in USD unless otherwise n-refundable contribution (in USD unless otherwise Standard Government fees (in USD unless otherwise Due diligence fees (in USD unless otherwise Other costs Average processing time Residence required? Publication of applicant's details? Rank in HVRI 2016 (. of Countries with Visa- Free Travel) EUR 880,000 EUR 1,150,000 N/A EUR 700 EUR 7,500 for applicant; EUR 5,000 for spouse and adult dependants; EUR 3,000 for minors aged Local membership fees, language classes, etc 12 months Yes (12 months prior) 9 (168)

24 Conclusion Wealth preserved in numerous ways Tax residency optional for UHNWIs CBI programs provide flexibility

25 Questions? Penelope Williams Partner International Wealth Planning Withers LLP +44 (0)