March 2025 SC Q&A

Sovereign Confidential

Monthly Q&A

  • China, Cook Islands, Georgia, Mexico, New Zealand, Sierra Leone, United Kingdom, United States
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This month’s report highlights key developments, including the UK’s introduction of an Electronic Travel Authorization system for visa-exempt travelers, the latest positive updates on the Corporate Transparency Act, an exploration of Sierra Leone’s new Citizenship by Investment program, and the most recent insights on Mexico’s Regularization Visa.

In our Q&A section, we answer your top questions—whether British citizens can reside freely in British Overseas Territories, an in-depth look at Georgia’s CBI program, and a reminder about the upcoming reduction in the non-taxable gift and estate threshold.

Here’s a complete list of topics featured in this month’s expanded Q&A rollup:

World Events and Updates

  • UK Introduces Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
  • Reporting under Corporate Transparency Act: Sanity (Finally) Prevails
  • Trump Takes Birthright Citizenship Battle to the Supreme Court
  • Sierra Leone’s New CBI Program: Is It Worth It?
  • The Real Reason Behind China’s Sudden Hospitality
  • Has Mexico’s Regularization Visa Finally Ended?

Questions & Answers

  • Can Brits Freely Reside in All British Overseas Territories?
  • Georgia’s CBI Program: Viable or Doomed to Fail?
  • Could the US Lower the Taxable Estate Tax Threshold?
  • Are Cook Islands Trusts a Good Option for New Zealanders?

World Events and Updates UK Introduces Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) A quick reminder: The UK has recently introduced the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)—a digital travel permit required for visa-exempt visitors staying in the UK for up to six months.  As of April 1, 2025, all nationalities that previously enjoyed visa-free access—such as the US, Canada,…

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