As traditional wealth centres overhaul their tax regimes, high-net-worth individuals are reassessing where to live, hold assets and plan for the future. Ava-Marissa Lee explains why Barbados is well positioned to meet their evolving needs

World Commerce Review is pleased to announce that Euro Exim Bank Limited has been awarded the WCR Best Facilitator for Global Trade 2026

Professional life is becoming increasingly international. Malta’s Nomad Residence Permit gives non-EU nationals a clear residence framework that allows them to keep working remotely while living on a Mediterranean island. For global professionals, it also helps explain why Malta is increasingly seen not just as a temporary destination, but as a longer-term base

Barbados is regarded as one of the Caribbean’s leading centres for global business, attracting companies that value certainty, strong institutions and a government committed to supporting investment

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There is a growing trend for export control authorities across Europe to increase focus on what happens after an export licence is issued. Steven Farmer, Iris Karaman and Katy Burgess advise on what businesses should do next