EU residency and two citizenships
Notice to all existing clients of Vincent Buffoni and Co and newcomers to our site.
Please note that the Principal of this practice, Dhruti Thakrar, has been appointed as a Partner to set up a new Immigration Department at a firm called Edwin Coe LLP (address as below -a Top 200 Law Firm), together with two of her other colleagues Jahanara and Christine. We will be moving over to our new firm on 11 November 2013 which is based near Chancery Lane. This is exciting news for us and we do hope that we can continue our relationship at Edwin Coe.
Edwin Coe LLP
2 Stone Buildings
Lincolns Inn
London WC2A 3T
Tel 0207 691 4137
Our email address at Vincent Buffoni and Co will remain active for the time being and my email address after 11th November 2013 will be dhruti.thakrar@edwincoe.com. Edwin Coe LLP is a Top 200 Law Firm who provide a wide variety of legal services and our new colleagues there will be happy to assist you in any other legal matters that may arise in the future. You may view their website at http://www.edwincoe.com/.
Assistance in Obtaining an EU Second Citizenship
We can assist you to legally acquire second citizenship of countries such as Slovakia or Austria for high net worth individuals who wish to be able to move more freely within Europe.
Assistance in Obtaining a non EU Second Citizenship
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has a “citizenship by investment” program to attract foreigners, who make a substantial contribution to the development of the country. Investors, along with any family members, can directly qualify for citizenship through investment - either by making a donation or through investment in a real estate purchase.
Many international investors and wealthy persons have considered a “second citizenship” as a good backup plan, during critical situations. A second citizenship can be a “life saver” during crisis. Frequent travelers can take advantage of visa-free travel benefits from the passport issued from second country.
- Citizenship for life, including an unlimited number of eligible dependents, passed down to generations and newborns (applicants are not required to visit or reside on the island but can do so if they wish)
- Passports are issued within approximately 90 days of filing an application.
- Tax free income, capital gains, gift, wealth and inheritance tax.
- No personal visit required.
- Dual citizenship is permitted and open without the requirement to notify the applicant’s home country (in accordance with the law of St. Kitts)
- Visa Free Travel (or visa on arrival) to over 140 countries including: Austria, Belgium, United Kingdom, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Greece, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and most British Commonwealth countries
- Established business haven with a generous tax regime and where the currency is pegged to the US dollar. Additionally, trade with Canada is tax free, while trading in the Caribbean is duty free.
- Family security is ensured as the spouse, children and elderly parents also obtain citizenship.
- Full residency status and the right to work in St. Kitts.
- Retain your citizenship even if you sell your investment after 5 years and recoup your costs and the new buyer will also be afforded all the same benefits as well as citizenship, making this a great opportunity to recoup more than your costs as well as having received a return on your investment should the price of the citizenship increase over time.
- Easy accessibility from London, New York, Miami, Charlotte, Antigua, San Juan and various parts of the world.
To find out more please call Dhruti Thakrar on 0208 953 7072 or email her at dhruti@vincentbuffoni.co.uk
