Arton Brings CIP Industry to Brussels

Montreal (ots) - Opens new office with the aim to fortify
communication with EU stakeholders on the benefits of
citizenship-by-investment and introduces "Global Citizen Tax" to
raise EUR 1 billion for the integration of refugees

Arton Capital opened its newest office near the European
Parliament in Brussels, bringing its expertise right at the heart of
European policy.

While representing the citizenship industry and navigating between
different member states and European institutions, Arton aims to
facilitate communication with European decision makers and share its
wealth of expertise and industry knowledge to a proposed Expert Group
composed of EU Member State representatives.

"With estimated US$20 billion a year, the Global citizenship is a
movement that is gaining popularity throughout the world," said
Armand Arton, Founder and President of Arton Capital. "Investors gain
a second citizenship through these programs that offer increased
mobility, access to higher standards of living, improved security for
the next generation, and overall freedom for the whole family. In
exchange, countries gain billions of euros, which can be invested in
creating jobs and sustaining economies."

Following the European Commission's Report on Investor Citizenship
and Residence Schemes in the European Union, adopted on January 23,
2019, Arton Capital has reinforced its efforts to make the industry
more transparent, with improved policy making, and greater due
diligence.

Overall, the Commission's report concluded that the best way to
guard against the concerns associated with residency or citizenship
schemes is to ensure clarity in procedures and responsibilities as
well as transparency through regular monitoring and reporting. The
Commission also announced its plan to set up an Expert Group,
primarily from the ministries of justice, to look at potential risks
and work on ways to improve transparency and governance.

In a series of meetings ahead of the first reunion of the expert
group on Friday, April 5, Armand Arton and Lora Georgieva, Chief
Operating Officer of Arton Capital, together with Steven Corcoran,
Advisor of European Affairs, met with different stakeholders,
permanent representatives and other interested parties in Brussels.
This includes the office of the EU Commissioner for Taxation and
Economic Affairs, the permanent representations of Finland, Greece,
Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, and the missions of
USA and Montenegro to Brussels.

Alongside sharing best practices on program management, data
exchange, independent screening of candidates, and reporting, Arton
Capital is putting forward the introduction of a 'Global Citizen
Tax'? a contribution levied on wealthy migrants to help cope with the
challenges of hosting and integrating refugees in Europe. Though this
concept can be embraced at an EU level, it can only be implemented
nationally. Arton estimates that such contribution could potentially
raise more than ?1 billion over five years. Following a positive
response, a second meeting with the Expert Group is scheduled for the
beginning of July.

"We firmly believe that the global residence and citizenship
industry should be a part of the solution for coping with the refugee
crisis, joining with partners in business, government, and
international organizations," said Mr. Arton. "European countries
that are accepting refugees are also running residence and
citizenship programs. The link is obvious, and our research shows
that wealthy people seeking such investment solutions are eager to
contribute to help those who are less fortunate," he added.

Arton Capital takes its leadership position in the global
citizenship movement with great responsibility. As a trusted partner
and expert to more than 11 countries around the world, including the
Governments of Quebec (Canada), United States, Antigua and Barbuda,
Portugal, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Montenegro, Arton has helped attract
more than US$4 billion in foreign direct investment in the last five
years.

"We are convinced that our industry is a force for good and has a
positive benefit for the European society and economy," said Arton.
"However, many of these benefits are not immediately understood or
made available to the public."

About Arton Capital

Arton Capital is a leading government advisory firm focused on
attracting foreign direct investments to countries by designing and
implementing investor programs for residency and citizenship.

Arton empowers individuals and families to become Global Citizens
by investing in second residence and citizenship through a bespoke
service experience which simplifies complexity and is built on
confidentiality and trust.

Founder of the Global Citizen Forum and the Global Citizen
Foundation, Arton Capital is a member of The Arton Group, whose
mission centers around products and services tailored to the needs of
Global Citizens.

Arton is registered with the EU Transparency Register under
#157988534103-89.

For further information go to www.artoncapital.com or contact:
Mr. Rupert Wright, Chairman, Ashbright,
+44 7557 371908,
rw@ashbright.com

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