Jean Philippe Chetcuti - Director, Andersen in Malta

Summary

Jean-Philippe is a seasoned private clients lawyer renowned for his work in global citizenship, including investment law, residence programs, tax residence, tax, and wealth and business structuring. For over 25 years, he has advised some of the world's most affluent and successful families

Jean has contributed significantly to policy development in the sector of residence and citizenship-by-investment globally. He has written extensively on personal tax planning, residency and citizenship, and the family office sector, including the Dual Citizenship Report Global and European editions.

JP has championed the cause of family businesses in Malta and their recognition as an important business unit, and made the case for the introduction of a world first Family Business Act in Malta.

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Experience

JP served as Chairman of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP Malta Branch) and is the international associate for Malta at the American Immigration Lawyers Association AILA. He has been recognized by Who's Who Legal for Malta and Chambers and Partners as a leading professional. JP is a Uglobal-verified immigration lawyer and a regular contributor to Investment Migration Insider.

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Academic Record

Central Law Training, Dip. International Trust Management
Malta Institute of Taxation, Dip. Taxation
University of Warwick, LL.M. Tax & Economic Law
University of Malta, Doctor of Laws, European Tax Law
University of Malta, Notary Public
University of Malta, B.A. Law & English

Memberships

International Bar Association (IBA)
International Fiscal Association IFA
Malta Institute of Taxation MIT
International Tax Planning Association ITPA
Chamber of Advocates
Society for Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP) Malta Branch (ex-Chairman)

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Jean-Philippe Chetcuti