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В декабре минувшего года Министерство иммиграции Великобритании объявило о приостановлении выдачи инвесторам виз Tier 1 Investor на фоне приближающейся реформы программы. Через шесть дней правительство объявило, что программа все же не будет приостановлена, но реформа действительно находится на стадии разработки.
7 марта 2019 года министр по делам иммиграции Великобритании Кэролайн Ноукс подтвердила, что виза категории Tier 1 (Инвестор), останется открытой для потенциальных и...нвесторов. Тем не менее ожидается проведение всестороннего пересмотра ныне действующих правил в отношении визы категории Tier 1 (Инвестор).
Ожидается, что более строгие ограничения будут установлены в отношении источника средств заявителей, а инвестиции будут более урегулированы.
Новые правила вступят в силу с 29 марта. Согласно им желающие получить визу Инвестора по-прежнему должны будут инвестировать в Великобритании минимум £2 млн ($2,6 млн). Однако теперь Заявителю придется показывать, что он контролировал инвестиционные средства по меньшей мере в течение двух лет, а не 90 дней, до подачи заявления, или же потребуется раскрыть источник этих средств.
Заявителям, возможно, потребуется представлять результаты «комплексных аудиторских проверок всех своих финансовых и деловых интересов», которые, скорее всего, будут охватывать источники финансового состояния заявителей в целом, а также источник конкретных средств для инвестиций, используемых для заявления.
Также инвестиции необходимо будет делать в британские компании, а не в гособлигации. Однако конкретные подробности того, что именно это означает, не представлены. Это может означать, что заявитель владел этими средствами в течение указанного периода.
Власти рассчитывают, что это принесет больше пользы экономик.
Также власти собирались перепроверить визы, выданные с начала действия программы в 2008 года по 2015 год, когда источники средств инвесторов почти не проверялись. Однако в новые правила не включена рекомендация создать независимый орган для перепроверки уже выданных виз.
Данкан Хэймс из Transparency International UK считает изменения гораздо более скромными, чем изначально предлагало правительство:«Мы по-прежнему находимся в неведении о легитимности 3 млрд фунтов, большая часть из которых была вложена в Великобританию инвесторами из стран с высоким риском коррупции».
Таким образом, хотя и не ожидается, что эти возможные реформы затронут лица, которые уже находятся в Великобритании в статусе мигрантов категории Tier 1 (Инвестор), может быть риск того, что некоторым лицам потребуется подтвердить источник своих инвестированных в Великобритании средств.
Для получения дополнительной информации или для обсуждения ваших личных обстоятельств, пожалуйста, свяжитесь с нашими консультантами по телефону +44 207 129 129 6.
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#EUSettlementScheme is now fully opened.
The rights of EU citizens and their familes, including access to #employment, #healthcare, #benefits and #pensions, are protected – so EU citizens can continue to live their lives as they do now. #UKImmigration

Google has just got hit with a third huge antitrust fine by the European Union.
Google will have to pay €1.5 billion Euros for abusing its dominant position in online search advertising.
The EU commission is accusing Google of imposing restrictive exclusivity clauses in contracts with third-party websites which prevent Google’s competitors from placing their search adverts on these websites.
... Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said that Google (GOOGL) had "cemented its dominance" and "shielded itself from competitive pressure" by imposing contractual restrictions on other websites.
The commission stated that Google has prevented its rivals from being able to “compete & innovate fairly” in the online market. This is illegal under EU antitrust law.
Vestager told reporters that the misconduct lasted for 10 years. The duration was reflected in the size of the fine, she added. Google profits were nearly $31 billion in 2018.
Between 2006 and 2016, with a market share above 70%, Google was the strongest player on online search advertising in the European Economic Area (EEA).
In 2017, the EU fined Google for favouring its shopping platform over competitors. Following that, in July 2018 the Commission ordered the company to pay €4.34 billion for unfairly pushing its apps on smartphone users and thwarting competitors.
The tech company has now been fined €8.2 billion ($9.3 billion) in total by Europe since 2017. Money collected from the fines will be handed to EU member states.
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On 14 March 2019, the Court of Justice (CoJ) has delivered a landmark judgment confirming that acquiring companies may be liable to pay damages for the harm caused by an acquired company's infringement of EU competitionlaw.
The CoJ has confirmed that where an acquiring company:
... acquires all of the shares in the acquired company, and proceeds to dissolve this entity; and then carries on the commercial activities of that acquired company,
the acquiring company may be liable for the harm caused by the acquired company's participation in a cartel that infringed EU competition law.
In such circumstances, the acquiring company may be sued in private actions for damages by third parties suffering harm as a result of the acquired company's infringement, even if the acquirer had no knowledge of that infringement.
Implications for businesses
The judgment emphasises the need for an acquiring company to conduct appropriate due diligence with regard to any target business, and to ensure that adequate contractual protections are negotiated where concerns arise in relation to possible future liabilities (i.e. addressing both public enforcement action, and private actions for damages).
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Tier 1 Entrepreneur
Deadlines for extensions and Indefinite Lease to Remain (Settlement) applications for applicants already in the categories:
Transitional arrangements are being applied to mitigate the impact of the changes on those who are already in the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) and (Graduate Entrepreneur) categories:
... Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Extension
Extension applications for Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) migrants will remain open until 5 April 2023, and settlement applications until 5 April 2025. Switching from Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur)
Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) migrants will be able to switch into the new Start-up route if they have not yet had their maximum two grants of leave under the Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) route.
If their Start-up endorsement is from the same endorsing body as in their previous Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) application, their business ideas will not need to meet the new Start-up criteria in relation to innovation and scalability.
Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) migrantswillcontinue to be able to switch into the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category until 5 July 2021.
Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) extension applications will remain open for these individuals until 5 July 2025, and settlement applications until 5 July 2027. Where extensions are granted in entry clearance applications, the period of grant is being shortened from 3year and 4 month to 2 years and 4 months, to bring it more in line with in-country extensions
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Closure of Tier 1 Entrepreneur Category
On 7 March 2019, the Home Office has published its statement of changes to the immigration rules, giving details to the anticipated Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) closure.
Deadlines for initial applications:... Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) The closure of the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) route takes effect from 29 March 2019. All the initial applications must be submitted on or before 28 March 2019 to be considered under the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category. If an application for entry clearance, leave to enter or leave to remain has been made before 29 March 2019, such applications will be decided in accordance with the Immigration Rules in force on 28 March 2019. Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur): Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) applicants apply on the basis of endorsement letters from Higher Education Institutions or the Department for International Trade. These letters are valid for three months and may continue to be issued until 5 April 2019. Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) applications can therefore continue to be made until 5 July 2019.
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Closure of Tier 1 Entrepreneur Category
On 7 March 2019, in the most recent Statement of Changes, Immigration Minister Caroline Nokes has announced that Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) immigration route will be closed and the Home Office will be introducing a new Tier 1 (Innovator) route for experienced business people and Tier 1 (Start up) category for those who want to establish a new business in the UK
The new Start-up Visa route, which was announced back in June 2018, will build o...n the current Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) route and will expand to ensure that the UK can benefit from a wider pool of overseas talent who are looking to establish new business in the UK.
Neither Caroline Nokes or the Home Office has yet to say when these changes will begin to be incorporated into the UK’s complex immigration system.
For detailed deadlines for initial applications and extensions under the old Tier 1 Entrepreneur route please check our next post…
#Tier1Visa #Entrepreneurvisa #Entrepreneur #UKimmigration
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Things are about to change for some citizens who had visa-free entry to Europe.
Starting 2021 they will need permits to travel to the EU. They will be able to buy a 3 year authorisation for only €7. That will allow them to travel freely between 26 European countries, excluding the UK and Ireland.
Sadly, data showed that the biggest destination of US travellers is actually the UK. It was never part of the visa-free travel zone & will now probably have to make new arrangement...s after Brexit.
This new procedure is called European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS).It is a completely electronic system that will keep track of visitors from country who do not need a visa to enter the Schengen zone.
The purpose of this new requirement is to better address the challenges posed by terrorism & to raise revenue for the EU.
To read more about ETIAS go to https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/etias/&a mp; see if your country is one of the 61 targeted. european-union.jpg
#Europe #ImmigrationLawyer
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Reforming Cyprus ‘Golden Visa Scheme’
Golden visa schemes can allow wealthy individuals to obtain citizenship or residence in another country, by investing capital into that country’s economy.
Currently, Cyprus is one of three EU countries that grant investors citizenship without requiring the applicants to physically reside in the country.
... In the wake of a warning issued by the European Commission in January this year, which stated that golden visa schemes offered by a number of EU states could be used as a channel for illicit activity, increasing the risk of corruption, money laundering and tax evasion, the Council of Ministers in Cyprus has announced that several changes to its ‘golden visa scheme’ going to be implemented by May 2019.
These changes are meant to provide additional scrutiny into the background of applicants and the origin of the funds they are investing in Cyprus.
Changes to the Cypriot ‘golden visa scheme’ include the following:
• The minimum investment for the purchase of re-sale property will increase from €2 million to €2.5 million (the minimum investment for purchase of new real estate will remain at €2 million); • A mandatory donation of €75,000 to Cyprus’ Research and Development fund and €75,000 to the Land Development Organisation; • The period for maintaining investments after naturalisation will increase from 3 years to 5 years; • During the 5-year period the investor will only be permitted to change his investment provided he has been granted consent from the Ministry of Finance; • Investments in the shipping industry will qualify; • Investments into government bonds will no longer qualify; • A planning permit will be required for properties under construction; • Applicants must hold a valid Schengen visa at the date of application; • Applications made by individuals who have previously been rejected by another EU county will automatically be rejected; • A specialised firm will undertake mandatory background checks on all applicants.
Should you wish to obtain legal advice in relation to any aspect of the current Tier 1 (Investor) or Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) routes, or EU citizenship by investment, please do not hesitate to contact us on +44 207 129 129 6 or chat with us now.
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Reforming Cyprus ‘Golden Visa Scheme’
Golden visa schemes can allow wealthy individuals to obtain citizenship or residence in another country, by investing capital into that country’s economy.
Currently, Cyprus is one of three EU countries that grant investors citizenship without requiring the applicants to physically reside in the country.
... In the wake of a warning issued by the European Commission in January this year, which stated that golden visa schemes offered by a number of EU states could be used as a channel for illicit activity, increasing the risk of corruption, money laundering and tax evasion, the Council of Ministers in Cyprus has announced that several changes to its ‘golden visa scheme’ going to be implemented by May 2019.
These changes are meant to provide additional scrutiny into the background of applicants and the origin of the funds they are investing in Cyprus.
Changes to the Cypriot ‘golden visa scheme’ include the following:
• The minimum investment for the purchase of re-sale property will increase from €2 million to €2.5 million (the minimum investment for purchase of new real estate will remain at €2 million); • A mandatory donation of €75,000 to Cyprus’ Research and Development fund and €75,000 to the Land Development Organisation; • The period for maintaining investments after naturalisation will increase from 3 years to 5 years; • During the 5-year period the investor will only be permitted to change his investment provided he has been granted consent from the Ministry of Finance; • Investments in the shipping industry will qualify; • Investments into government bonds will no longer qualify; • A planning permit will be required for properties under construction; • Applicants must hold a valid Schengen visa at the date of application; • Applications made by individuals who have previously been rejected by another EU county will automatically be rejected; • A specialised firm will undertake mandatory background checks on all applicants.
Should you wish to obtain legal advice in relation to any aspect of the current Tier 1 (Investor) or Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) routes, or EU citizenship by investment, please do not hesitate to contact us on +44 207 129 129 6 or chat with us now.
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What is a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Visa?
The Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Visa category allows you to set up or take over the running of a business with funds available between £50,000 and £200,000 for investment to enter the UK.
Who is eligible to apply for the UK Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa?
... A person who is above 16 and who meets the following requirements is eligible to apply under this category.
An entrepreneur has access to £200,000 held in a regulated bank or a financial institution (own funds or funds provided by a third party); or two individuals can show a combine net asset value of £200,000 Satisfies the Genuine Entrepreneur Test Meets the English language requirements Fulfills the maintenance requirements Provide all the mandatory specified evidence We at Svetlova LLP have helped individuals obtain Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visas.
Svetlova LLP can guide you through the application process. We have experience and a proven track record in making successful applications.
Here at Svetlova LLP we are dedicated to providing personalised services for entrepreneurs and innovators who are looking to migrate and assist them in achieving their dream to set up a business in the UK.
Contact us now on +44 207 129 129 6 for free initial consultation on your Tier 1 visa application. #Tier1Entrepreneur #EntrepreneurVisa #UKVisa #Tier1Investor #InvestorVisa #UKCitizenship #ImmigrationLawyer #UKLawyer #ВизаПредпринимателя #ВизаИнвестора
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Manchester property boom is showing no sign of slowing down any time soon. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The residential team at JLL, one of the country’s leading property firms, says it sold 141 homes in the city centre in the first quarter of 2018, a 200 per cent year-on-year increase.
The consultant has forecast that average house prices in Manchester will rise by 6.5 per cent over the year – with 22.8 per cent growth expected by 2022.
... Stephen Hogg, lead director, regional residential at JLL, said: “The simple fact is that Manchester has seen the most consistently strong house price growth in the UK over the last five years. It has a similar supply issue to many areas across the country but higher levels of demand from both owner occupiers and investors. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀“As well as driving house prices, this demand has been a catalyst for huge growth in build-to-rent development – a market where there’s also significant demand. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀“While there are thousands of new units being built in the city, across different tenures, the city’s projected population growth and increasing graduate retention rate means we’re still some way off closing the gap between supply and demand.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Manchester #SvetlovaNews #UkProperty #HousePrices
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The booming housing market in Manchester is showing no signs of slowing down any time soon – according to JLL, one of the country’s leading property firms.
The residential team at JLL says it sold 141 homes in the city centre in the first quarter of the year, a 200 per cent year-on-year increase.
Stephen Hogg, lead director, regional residential at JLL, said: “The simple fact is that Manchester has seen the most consistently strong house price growth in the UK over the last f...ive years. It has a similar supply issue to many areas across the country but higher levels of demand from both owner occupiers and investors. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “As well as driving house prices, this demand has been a catalyst for huge growth in build-to-rent development – a market where there’s also significant demand. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “While there are thousands of new units being built in the city, across different tenures, the city’s projected population growth and increasing graduate retention rate means we’re still some way off closing the gap between supply and demand.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Manchester #Property #PropertyMarket #UKProperty
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Even with Britain’s exit from the European Union approaching fast, London is booming. The capital’s #startups brought in £2.45 billion in venture funding in 2017 – the most of any city in #Europe. And local standouts #Revolut, #Improbable and #Deliveroo all reached $1 billion valuations in the last year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ “The money is still flowing – that’s a good vote of confidence,” says Russ Shaw, founder of Tech London Advocates. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The capital’s high cost of living... remains a challenge for some startups – particularly with local university cities of Cambridge and Oxford emerging as Artificial Intelligence and health-tech hubs. However, “the culture is here, the nightlife is here, the restaurants, the cafés – it’s expensive, but it’s a great place to run a business.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The hottest startups in London: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ 1. Trouva 2. Elliptic 3. Fluidly 4. Onfido 5. TruRating 6. Elvie 7. Streetbees 8. Bought By Many 9. Bloom & Wild 10. Zego ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ #Tech #StartUp #LondonTech #SvetlovaTechNews #Entrepreneur
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