PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Tom McCullough
AU  - Scott Hayman
AU  - Jonathan Garbutt
AU  - David Lesperance
TI  - Canadian Citizenship: <em>The Wealthy Global Family’s Safe and Tax-Efficient Alternative</em>
AID  - 10.3905/jwm.2010.12.4.046
DP  - 2010 Jan 31
TA  - The Journal of Wealth Management
PG  - 46--59
VI  - 12
IP  - 4
4099  - https://pm-research.com/content/12/4/46.short
4100  - https://pm-research.com/content/12/4/46.full
AB  - Wealthy global families are becoming increasingly aware of their need for a well thought-out citizenship and residency strategy to protect their wealth and to safeguard their freedom of movement. In the uncertain world facing us today, prudent families understand the importance of keeping their options open and having multiple passport choices. Canada provides a safe and surprisingly tax-efficient alternative to many of the more well-known citizenships that the wealthy can consider acquiring. Canada also has a world-class professional services and financial infrastructure, making it an ideal location for their family office, particularly in the new “post-bank secrecy” world.TOPICS: Wealth management, developed, legal/regulatory/public policy