Campione d'Italia - Italy's little Monaco in Switzerland

[@J0HN_3_16]

WG Hill promoted Campione in a book 30 years ago.

[@rohanindurkar6466]

Thanks for making this video on my request.

[@OffshoreCitizen]

Always a pleasure😄 How did you like it?

[@rohanindurkar6466]

@@OffshoreCitizen I liked the video you forgot to mention that you can work and form offshore company in Lugano and also pay less corporate tax.

[@lucchese20]

@@rohanindurkar6466 Thanks for making this request. 👍🏻

[@sathikal4930]

@@rohanindurkar6466 Do you live in/close to campione ?

[@snterp]

Very interesting that you drew attention to this place. My sister-in-law lives very close to there in Ticino. I have been to over 40 countries and I have to say that Ticino is the most beautiful place I have ever been (for my taste). I understand that this channel is targeting very high earners and HNWIs, but I personally don't see much reason to live in Italy and put up with all the crap that comes with it when you could live in Switzerland. Ticino's taxes are some of the lowest in Switzerland, though Swiss income tax is highly progressive once you start making hundreds of thousands per year. I can see how this would be better for some people, but visa issues notwithstanding, I think I'd prefer to be wholly in Switzerland. Also, it's quite a bit more than 30 minutes from Milan, unless you're James Bond.

[@RinatMenyashev]

thanks for the comment! I start really appreciate the channel's community

[@dr.honorable141]

I first heard about Campione in 1987. Believe it or not there was a scheme there back then selling noble titles ! As for tax free the hot spot was San Marino for electronics and Montenegro for bulk cigarettes trading...

[@OffshoreCitizen]

Noble titles, so fancy! :D Thanks for sharing

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful video.

[@OffshoreCitizen]

You're welcome! Have you heard about this place before?😄

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@OffshoreCitizen No, I haven't heard of little Monaco in Switzerland. Thanks for sharing. 😁

[@sanaghafoor84]

Thankyou for a great Video. Can you please do a comparison video between getting the residency permit AND life in Georgia and Montenegro with young school going kids. Which is better. Thankyou

[@OffshoreCitizen]

You're welcome! We do have separate videos on those countries, have you seen those? We'll see what we can do about your suggestion👍

[@Larzh220469]

I went there three years ago. I love the region (Switzerland's Ticino/Tessin) but wouldn't want to live in Campione - it's a boring place, and I guess the property prices are pretty steep if you can find anything at all. As of 01.01.2020, EU VAT rules apply (but at the Swiss rate of 7.7 percent rather than the 22 percent Italian one) and there is also a customs border, I don't know whether it is enforced but I assume not - it simply wouldn't be practical given how closely Campione is integrated with Switzerland.

[@OffshoreCitizen]

Understandable. Anything you liked about the place?

[@Larzh220469]

@@OffshoreCitizen Apart from the VAT rate and the fact that it's a fascinating geopolitical anachronism? Not much, it felt more or less like a ghost town when I was there. Will be interesting to see if it comes to life whenever the casino reopens. I have my doubts.

[@georgeweatherspoon8328]

Campione is still cheaper than Swiss Lump sum tax

[@snterp]

True for high earners.

[@OffshoreCitizen]

True, and you can take advantage of Italian lump sum tax if you're making enough income.

[@TheOrangeGunner]

Michael, here is another obscure one in Italy. Livigno No VAT. If you need more inspiration for your videos you can talk about Svalbard in Norway. Or the French territory of Wallis and Futuna with 0% tax.

[@OffshoreCitizen]

Thanks for the suggestions! Did you like the video?😄

[@TheOrangeGunner]

@@OffshoreCitizen yes liked it.

[@Diego-pc4rc]

There are a lot of enclaves in Italy because when Italy was joined into one country many prcipilaities chose not to join.

[@OffshoreCitizen]

Are you in Italy?☺

[@Diego-pc4rc]

@@OffshoreCitizen No, but it is one of my faviorete places on earth

[@heltok]

I went there when I was in Lugano. Was a bit disappointed by the area, not as nice as I expected and in the morning it get too much shadow. Lugano and Ascona seemed much nicer and in Italy I would rather retire in Como or Riva del Garda if I wanted the lake lifestyle.

[@OffshoreCitizen]

Do you like the lake lifestyle or are you planning something else?

[@heltok]

@@OffshoreCitizen Sure, waking up to the natural beauty of Tremezzo would make everyday a blessing. But not ready to retire yet and need to convince my gf first! :P

[@raffaelloschirinzi2072]

It's nice to talk about Campione d'Italia but what would be really interesting would be to explain the tax advantages of this place... PS: The enclave is more than 70 km from Milan and more than an hour by car ;-)

[@OffshoreCitizen]

Nice! Will see what we can do about it👍 Have you ever been there?

[@marssta3658]

champion of Italy ( translated in english)

[@vincentmereau3956]

Sample of Italy

[@drydessert4198]

From my understanding, one of the major things about speaking Italian is that each letter and syllable is distinctly pronounced. Sluring some letters like in French does not happen. That way, it is more simple than one might think. You still have to learn words, grammar, and emphasis, of course.

[@omarelmohri]

That’s Spanish, otherwise you wouldn’t write Pizza :)

[@lucchese20]

Correct! Attempting to learn Portuguese and realized I was blessed when I learned Italian at a young age. With a few exceptions, Italian is easier to pronounce than English.

[@mississippiapple1078]

I LOVE your channel and effort. Can you bullet point your talks more? Often you talk and ...(ramble) and I feel like I lost focus on what you're teaching. Please no offense. I really love what you offer and want to see you take off! I'll probably book a call with you some day!

[@OffshoreCitizen]

Thanks for the feedback👍 Looking forward to connecting with you! Anything you'd like to see next on our channel?

[@lucchese20]

Yes, your French is much better than your Italian but then again, my English ain't so hot either. 👍🏻BTW--I appreciate this video having lived in Lugano many, many years ago. Lots has changed in the world since then so I personally don't see many advantages of living in Campione per se when the nearby area (in either CH 🇨🇭 or Italy 🇮🇹) offers so much more. The healthcare point you raise is, honestly, a serious consideration but don't see much else. Cheers.

[@OffshoreCitizen]

Lol What would be an ideal location for you?

[@lucchese20]

@@OffshoreCitizen Leaning towards Portugal. Hope to visit by end of year.

[@ultrakool]

the casino went bankrupt in '18. I imagine it won't be long before c d'i is a ghost town

[@Rimrock300]

Reopened January 2022

[@389293912]

Aboot!!

[@ultrakool]

Aboat!!

[@blackmamba4368]

I come from campione 😅 🇮🇹