Newest Policy2026年4月14日
Southeast Asia Immigration Policy Comparison 2026
泰国巩固DTV数字游民签证地位（5年期/18万泰铢存款），菲律宾4月启动DNV（2年期/2.4万美元年收入，外源收入免税），越南8月推出SVEC人才签证（5年期）。三国政策定位不同，为海外投资者和远程工作者提供多样化选择。
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Newest Policy2026年4月13日
Canada and UK Implement Major Immigration Policy Changes 2026: Work Visa Reforms and Permanent Residency Pathway Updates
Canada pushes employer-linked work permit model, proposes Express Entry changes to award points for higher earnings and recognize foreign work experience; UK implements 'visa brake' restricting four nationalities, tightens Skilled Worker salary compliance, and may extend ILR waiting period to ten years. Two traditional immigration destinations signal clear directional shifts.
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Newest Policy2026年4月7日
Dubai UAE Golden Visa Major Update: AED 1M Down Payment Requirement Removed, Real Estate Investment Barriers Significantly Lowered
Effective January 24, 2024, the UAE has eliminated the minimum down payment requirement for Golden Visa real estate investment applications. Investors can now qualify for a 10-year Golden Visa by owning properties valued at AED 2 million, regardless of down payment amount or property type (off-plan, mortgaged properties eligible). This policy change significantly lowers barriers for international investors, particularly beneficial for overseas Chinese high-net-worth individuals.
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Newest Policy2026年4月6日
Hong Kong 2026/27 Budget: Luxury Property Stamp Duty Raised to 6.5%, REIT Transfers Exempted
Hong Kong's 2026 budget announced on February 25 raises stamp duty on luxury properties over HKD 100 million from 4.25% to 6.5%, targeting ultra-high-end market. Budget also introduces stamp duty exemption for REIT transfers and relaxes intra-group asset transfer relief criteria.
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Newest Policy2026年4月5日
Australia NSW Foreign Buyer Stamp Duty 9% 2025
NSW raises foreign buyer stamp duty from 8% to 9%
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Newest Policy2026年4月5日
Australia NSW Raises Foreign Buyer Stamp Duty to 9% from 2025
New South Wales increases foreign buyer stamp duty surcharge from 8% to 9% and land tax surcharge from 4% to 5%, raising property acquisition costs for overseas investors in Sydney and surrounding areas
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Newest Policy2026年4月2日
2026 Study Abroad Trends: Hong Kong Overtakes US, Are UK/US Still Optimal?
Hong Kong has overtaken the US as China's second most popular study destination. With average costs reaching ¥605k and over half of students applying globally, is the traditional UK/US route still worth it?
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Newest Policy2026年4月1日
Malaysia MM2H Overhaul: Mandatory Property Purchase, 8% Stamp Duty, and New Four-Tier Visa System Explained
Malaysia's MM2H program has been restructured into four tiers with mandatory property purchases ranging from RM 600K to RM 2M and a 10-year lock-in period. From January 2026, stamp duty for foreign buyers doubled from 4% to 8%, fully applicable to MM2H holders.
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Newest Policy2026年3月30日
Hong Kong CIES Hits 3,200 Applications and HK$95 Billion: Holding Company Rule Relaxed
Hong Kong's New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme has attracted nearly 3,200 applications worth HK$95 billion in two years. From March 1, 2026, a key rule change removes the six-month incorporation requirement for private holding companies, creating a direct link between investment migration and family office tax planning. Here's the full breakdown.
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Newest Policy2026年3月30日
Malaysia Doubles Foreign Buyer Stamp Duty to 8%: Full Cost Breakdown for Overseas Investors
From January 1, 2026, Malaysia doubled the stamp duty on residential property transfers for foreign buyers from 4% to a flat 8%. For a RM2 million property, that alone adds RM80,000 in costs. This article breaks down the new tax rules, total acquisition costs, regional comparisons, and what it means for overseas Chinese investors.
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