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When people hear “trust” or “foundation”, the first thing they often think…
A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE by Mason Bloom (UK)
I love the feeling of weightlessness and freedom; the peacefulness and tranquility;…
GET TO KNOW YOUR COLLEAGUES by Pim Nuiten (Netherlands)
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FILM REVIEW: “TO LESLIE” (2022) by Mike Djordjevich
Ahhhh, Hollywood: that bastion of fantasy, outdated ideas and pure propaganda….
SHOE SHOPPING TIPS by Mike Djordjevich
How often have you bought a pair of shoes, only to…
ISLAND STORIES: FERRY RIDE, REVISTED by Mike Djordjevich
There have been so many negative stories involving ferries: crashes, storms,…
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GET TO KNOW YOUR COLLEAGUES by Beverley Leonache
What is your favourite movie? The Sound of Music What is…
ISLAND STORIES: IT’S BEEN RAININ’, MAN! by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
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SHOULD YOU PURCHASE ALIEN ABDUCTION INSURANCE by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
With all of the recent government recognition and acknowledgement of the many…
THE ISLAND PEOPLE by Giovanni Babino (Italy)
It is generally believed that people who live on islands are peculiar….
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TERM LIFE AND PERMANENT LIFE INSURANCE by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
If you are in the market for life insurance, then it’s vitally…
GET TO KNOW YOUR COLLEAGUES by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
Your IGAL INSIDER is announcing a new feature entitled GET TO KNOW…
MOVIE REVIEW- “WIND RIVER” by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
Your IGAL INSIDER doesn’t rush to any conclusions about anything, including recommending…
CHILLIN’ by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
Where I am it is rainy and cold. It’ll get worse,…
HOW A MAP BECAME AN ICON by Beat Haering (Switzerland)
Graham Jones was an example of the English bourgeoisie, a survivor of…
HOW TO TRAVEL THE WORLD WITHOUT LEAVING HOME by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
There are many reasons why a person may not be able…
SITUATION OF SWISS TRUSTEE by Beat Haering (Switzerland)
Now that the Swiss Association of Trust Companies (SATC) has successfully…
AN INTERVIEW WITH YOUR IGAL INSIDER by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
So, it has been approximately two and a half years since…
PLANNING AHEAD FOR HOLIDAY TRAVEL: IMMIGRATION CHECKLIST by Brian Brokate (USA)
The holiday season is here, and travel is reaching pre-pandemic levels….
MALTA LAUNCHES THE START-UP RESIDENCE PROGRAMME by Daniel Camilleri (Malta)
In the recent years Malta has adopted an open approach toward start-ups…
DISCOVER THE HIPPODROME OF SAN SIRO by Giovanni Babino (Italy)
The Hippodrome of San Siro is also one of the most prestigious…
CYCLING IN LISBON WITH IGAL by Peter Grossmark (UK)
It all started 20 years ago at the annual conference in Dordrecht….
HOW ISRAEL CONTRIBUTED TO MODERN FOOTBALL RULES by Beat Haering (Switzerland)
Yosef cursed. He had been stuck in Tel Aviv’s evening traffic and…
LOST AND FOUND by Daniel Camilleri (Malta)
After organizing our mid-term meeting in Malta, I was really looking forward to a…
NOTES ON THE 2022 LISBON AGM by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
And, now, it is over. The anticipation and excitement are gone. There…
ON THE WAY TO LISBON by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
It is that time of the year. Our IGAL AGM is approaching….
THE SEARCH FOR WATERFOUND HUMANITY by Beat H. Hearing (Switzerland)
Algeria in Spring 1859. Henry, a young businessman from Geneva had a…
LISBON AGM by Pam Brokate (USA)
Bravo to Katrien Serrien and Beverley Leonache for their wonderful whirlwind efforts…
SECOND ANNUAL SPACE NEEDLE AWARD by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
Our IGAL INSIDER is doing well. It is getting traction with the…
THE MAGIC OF MOVIES by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
THE MAGIC OF MOVIES There is that moment in a movie…
SOLVING COMMON NAIL POLISH PROBLEMS by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
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AUTUMN, AGAIN? by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
I don’t think that the Northern Hemisphere is ready for it. It…
FOUR WAYS TO BOOST PRODUCTIVITY by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
When you’re working on a big project but only have a limited…
CROSSING THE ADRIATIC by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
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KING OF THE ROAD by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
My early goal in life had been to be the King of…
GARDEN GLOVES USED IN DUSTING by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
Garden Gloves: A Reusable Product for Dusting Around the Home As you…
AND THEN…THERE WAS SPEED by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
In our lives we collect many experiences. If we are lucky, they…
CLEAN COUCH CUSHIONS WITH A TENNIS RACKET by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
Couch cushions can absorb a lot of dust over the years—so…
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For a very long time I have been struggling with the idea…
MINIMIZING THE STRESS OF HOSTING A DINNER PARTY by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
Hosting a dinner party can be both very fun and very stressful….
RETURN TO DISNEYLAND by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
Hey, we all go through a multitude of experiences. Some good, some…
CREATING BETTER WORK ENVIRONMENTS: THREE NOTABLE TRAITS FOUND IN POSITIVE WORKPLACES by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
When you’re an employer or employee, positive workplaces are great places to…
THE WORLD IS AWAKENING by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
No, this article is not about politics or the possible, imminent or…
THE HEAT WAVE by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
Listen to this: in my country they are still arguing if there…
MY RECENT TRIP TO TUSCANY by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
Before losing all credibility with my colleagues, please let me end my…
HOW I LOOKED FOR THE EXTRATERRESTRIALS AND (MAYBE!?) FOUND THEM by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
Check this out: not so many years ago, any talk of…
THE END OF THE AUSTRIAN LIMITED by Dr. Alexander T. Scheuwimmer (Austria)
In order to circumvent the capital raising requirements of the Austrian…
SO, IT’S A LONG, HOT SUMMER AGAIN by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
It was only a few months ago that we wrote about the…
ASSET FREEZE UNDER EUROPEAN UNION LAW by Vincent Linari (Luxembourg)
Asset freeze under European Union Law European Union (“EU”) has so…
THE CHARM OF HISTORIC CARS- LAKE COMO-MAY 2022 by Giovanni Babino (Italy)
This year one of the most famous exhibitions of historical cars in…
DIGITAL NOMADS AND TAX IMPLICATIONS: THE RISK OF PERMANENT ESTABLISHMENT IN SPAIN by Maria Hortelano Olivera, Seiler Abogados (Spain)
The new reality of digital nomads and their tax implications are beginning…
NEW RECORDS FOR ALTERNATIVE FUND ASSETS by Vincent Linari (Luxembourg)
According to figures recently published by the Luxembourg Commission for the Supervision…
MALTA by Pam Brokate (USA)
With enormous thanks to our hosts Daniel and Ritianne Camilleri the midterm…
OFFICE SPOTLIGHT – GARDETTO LAW OFFICES by Jean-Charles Gardetto (Monaco)
The GARDETTO LAW OFFICES are happy to announce that the new rankings…
ISLAND STORIES – NO MORE MASKS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
Our Island is 168 km2. Malta is 316 km2. So, roughly, twice…
BRIEFLY NOTED – INADMISSIBLE CONTRACT CLAUSES IN BUILDING SAVINGS CONTRACTS by Dr. Alexander T. Scheuwimmer (Austria)
In a recent decision, the Austrian Supreme Court dealt with contractual clauses…
CYPRUS INTRODUCES THE DIGITAL NOMAD VISA by Petros Rialas (Cyrpus)
The Council of Ministers introduced a new scheme called the “Digital Nomad…
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We are very pleased to share some good news. The ranking of…
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In sports, all winning streaks are important and coveted. Two, three or…
THE LUXEMBOURG BUSINESS AND COMPANIES REGISTER by Vincent Linari (Luxembourg)
1) Any individual, already registered or to be registered with the RCS…
IGAL SKI FESTIVAL by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
Our eyes and brains couldn’t believe it: sun bathed slopes, mountain peaks…
THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL COURT IN MILAN by Giovanni Babino (Italy)
We are living through challenging times at the moment, and everything may…
FLASH INFORMATION – LATE WITHDRAWAL FROM CASH VALUE LIFE INSURANCES by Dr. Alexander T Scheuwimmer Rechtsanwalts GMBH (Austria)
When cash value life insurance policies are taken out, the insurer has…
HOW I BECAME THE IGAL ADMINISTRATOR by Beverley Leonache (UK)
1977, 20 years old, 3rd year of university, no idea what I…
PERSONAL HISTORY – HOW I BECAME AN ACCOUNTANT by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
NOTE: “Hear ye, hear ye!” Your IGAL INSIDER is introducing its newest…
SPANISH REPORTING OF OVERSEAS ASSETS by Rafael Villena Badia and Jose Daniel Lopez Aquilar (Spain)
The European Court of Justice ruled contrary to the TFEU the Spanish…
HOW TO SAVE MONEY WHILE SHOPPING ONLINE by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
Maybe your IGAL INSIDER is late with this advice, but we hope…
REGULATORY UPDATE – CORE INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES by Christian Li (Mauritus)
Global Business Licence company (GBC) is a tax resident company and is…
OFFICE SPOTLIGHT – KAP YONATHAN DAN REKAN by Yonathan Augustine (Indonesia)
In the current era of globalization, where businesses no longer…
ISLAND STORIES: HOW I SURVIVED OUR BIG SNOWSTORM (and a tsunami)! by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
Remember the old song: “Don’t know much about history, don’t know much…
EXPANSION OF U.S. IMMIGRATION POLICIES by Brian Brokate (USA)
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Do you have access to Netflix? If you don’t, I can only…
MAURITIUS EXITS THE EU LIST OF HIGH-RISK THIRD COUNTRIES by Christian Li (Mauritus)
The EU has officially removed Mauritius from its List of High-Risk Third…
OFFICE SPOTLIGHT – TAIYO LEGAL by Dr. Alexander T Scheuwimmer Rechtsanwalts GMBH (Austria)
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ISLAND STORIES: TOURIST INVASION
Listen, I don’t mean to compare our Island to the big tourist…
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HOW TO DRESS A CHIME CANDLE FOR CANDLE MAGIC
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ISLAND STORIES : RETURN FROM MADRID by Mike Djordjevich (USA)
On my way back to the Island I was thinking of…
WINE FESTIVAL 2021 IN ITALY by Giovanni Babino (Italy)
“Vinitaly Special Edition 2021“, is a premier business event that brings…
WHITE HOUSE ISSUES PROCLAMATION REOPENING U.S. TO INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL by Brian W. Brokate (USA)
The U.S. has reopened international air travel from previously restricted countries….
BRIEFLY NOTED : MAURITIUS EXITS THE FATF LIST OF JURISDICTIONS UNDER INCREASED MONITORING by Christian Li (Mauritus)
The Mauritius IFC welcomes the decision of the Financial Action Task…
FIRST ANNUAL SPACE NEEDLE AWARD
This is given to a colleague who supports the INSIDER as well…
GALA EVENING
Our gala evening was, as usual, elegant. Pedro arranged for us…
TRIP TO TOLEDO
What does it feel like to be on a comfortable bus and…
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Spanish flamenco bar. A “hole in a wall” in the most positive…
WELCOME RECEPTION AND DINNER
This event has taken place pretty much during every IGAL AGM. I…
HOTEL and ANTICIPATION
Our accommodations are at the Gran Melia Fenix. How can anyone…
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And then, it is all over. From a 1000km/hr. I am at…
TRIP TO MADRID
As I was packing for the flight, I realized that last time…
HOW A CITY SHOULD BE
I don’t know why, in the summer, people start dreaming and philosophising….
HOW TO BUY THE PERFECT WINTER COAT
It’s that time of the year again – time when the weather…
HOW I SPENT AN AFTERNOON DRINKING COFFEE AND WASTING TIME
Look, there is no getting away from the fact that we are…
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Looks like our Madrid AGM is a “go.” For those of us…
“and now for something completely different…” NOTHING HAPPENED ON THE ISLAND THIS MONTH
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We have all had experiences with clients who attempt to do what…