Chapter 228: Renunciation of Identity
Meng Qian's test drive has exceeded expectations, the charm of the electric motor is incomparable - ultra-high speed, instantaneous maximum torque output, invincible start, plus the transmission, the middle and rear sections may also be able to kill most gasoline cars.
He is looking forward to the day when the official product comes out. According to Lamborghini's plan, the prototype will undergo a period of testing in all aspects, such as heat resistance, cold resistance, etc. If safety and performance are met, they will be built and exhibited at major auto shows.
There is only one car, why is it still on display?
Of course, it's on display! Otherwise, how would anyone know about this miracle electric supercar launched by Lamborghini? How could anyone know about its uniqueness? How else does Meng Qian enjoy that unique sense of pretending? With great satisfaction, Meng Qian went north to Switzerland.
He came to Switzerland in person, and there was an important matter.
Many of his own and his offshore company accounts are opened under Swiss banks, but because of the recent changes in US policy, he, the richest Chinese and the world's richest man, is too attractive and has even caused him trouble.
In American political circles, politicians have a love-hate relationship with him, with both supporters and opponents. The proponent is undoubtedly the spokesperson of the consortium and must speak for the financier; And the opposing side, organized by rivals, racists, is trying in every possible way to get him in trouble.
One of the most important is the issue of taxation. Some lawmakers have proposed to tax Zha Mengqian in all aspects, worldwide, because he is a green card holder, and the U.S. government has the right to do so -- the most taxable in the world. The U.S. economy has been sluggish recently. I like to track down overseas taxes the most.
The IRS has also launched a voluntary surrender program for those who have deposited more than $10,000 in overseas bank accounts to encourage those suspected of using overseas markets to transfer assets to evade tax returns. No doubt. Meng Qian, who has a big family and a big business, is the first to bear the brunt.
Meng Qian has always had the idea of "reasonable tax avoidance" in his head - this is feasible and universal in China; But in the United States, it is a gray to black region. As long as the policy changes, this part of him can easily become an illegal act, and he will face a huge fine or even imprisonment.
On the other hand, several large Swiss banks have not liked or even refused to open accounts for US citizens in recent years, because the US side has been constantly pressuring them to hand over customer information. Although Meng Qian is not a citizen, as a permanent resident, he may also be affected by this policy.
All things considered. He had to make a decision.
A senior UBS executive, who is also a member of the fraternity, told him: "In view of your specific situation, sir, the most appropriate way is to renounce permanent resident status in the United States." ”
Meng Qian definitely doesn't like to be audited by the world, it used to be a stage of development, and he gave up if he had too many concerns; Now that he has transitioned to the status of a global investor, he has very little reliance on his green card.
Although giving up will have a certain impact in the future, it is better than being watched by the world for taxes, and overseas accounts of more than 10,000 US dollars have to be declared?
Meng Qian is worth hundreds of billions, so don't you scare people to death?
So he also decided: to give up the U.S. green card.
It is much easier to give up a U.S. green card than it is to give up a U.S. citizenship. It is very difficult for the United States to give up now, and it is necessary to thoroughly investigate the tax and pay a high "departure tax"; But to give up a green card, you only need one application. After all, Meng Qian is not a U.S. citizen.
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The news came back.
Super tycoon Meng Qian intends to give up his green card and take the initiative to pay all the taxes that have been judged to have been omitted under the "American regulations", so as to restore his "free body".
The decision came. Can a group of people who want to deal with him be blinded - originally I just wanted to remind him to be more restrained, but he didn't expect to poke the basket?
The last time the "Chinese spies" triggered the case of the Meng group fleeing the United States. It has just subsided, and the government has taken this black pot on its back. Someone is in trouble again this time!
Politics in the United States is not unanimous, there are many different parties and different ideas, and there are as many people who support Meng Qian as there are those who oppose him, and things are at an impasse.
Obviously, it takes time and connections to compete.
With this dragging attitude, Meng Qian returned to California and sat back to watch the situation change.
He lives in Los Angeles because it is convenient for Gong Hui's treatment, and second, his house in the Bay Area is being renovated. It was originally a small plan, but the more Gong Hui and Wang Manwen changed it, the more addicted they became, so they wanted not only to connect the yards, but also to open up the two houses, so that Meng Qian could also build a studio.
When she opened the door and entered the house, the little girl heard the voice and ran to her: "Daddy! ”
"Hey!" Meng Qian put down the luggage, picked her up and kissed her a few bites: "Do you miss me?" ”
"Every day." The girl said, not forgetting to mention the new members of the family: "Lala and Duoduo also want to." ”
"It's so heartwarming." Meng Qian let her go and touched the two dogs that were shaking their heads around his feet, they were already very lively when they were three months old.
"It's obedient." Lili was holding one of the dogs, wagging its tail and licking it with its tongue.
"What about mom and sister?" Meng Qian didn't see their movements.
"They went shopping with Aunt Erica and didn't take me." Lili pouted and said that they had been very close to the Stone family lately and had a frequent party.
"It's because you have homework." Meng Qian explained for them.
"Hee-hee." She was exposed to lies.
Meng Qian's luggage was taken back by the maid, and he sat down on the sofa, and the child kissed him, and also sat on his lap, sharing her achievements: "I can multiply and divide ten digits." ”
"Really?" Meng Qian looked at her.
"The teacher said that the children here only learn in the fourth and fifth grades." She was proud.
"Show it." Meng Qian looked forward to it.
"Ten times ten equals one hundred." She said.
"Hahaha." Meng Qian couldn't help laughing, what about the cheater?
"Isn't that right?" She was still proud.
Meng Qian encouraged the child: "I'll give you a really difficult question, you solve it, I'll take you to experience the feeling of flying in the sky, how about it?" ”
"Good!" The child is challenged, "Is it okay to write?" ”
"Yes!" Meng Qian nodded.
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The incident of Meng Qian giving up his green card has been dealt with as an important matter.
The U.S. government knows his abilities better than the people, with many conglomerates and family connections, and extremely strong assets, at least more than $150 billion, making him a real super-rich! If you want to move him, you will face a lot of obstacles, and if he wants to leave, the government will also face a lot of pressure.
The government's attitude is that it doesn't want him to leave, but it has to follow the rules.
Meng Qian's attitude was: be sure to abide by the rules and pay the protection money, but Lao Tzu wants to leave.
The attitude of the two sides did not reach an agreement, and Meng Qian's own voice was not strong, but he was indeed planning to do something, and he had already taken the first step.
He has long held a Bahamian passport, is a member of the British Commonwealth, and is visa-free for European and American countries; And David. Under the English name of Meng, there are also many accounts and assets.
After giving up his green card, it will be easy for him to travel to Europe and the United States in the future, and he is so rich, with a private jet in hand, it is easy to play in the United States today and the United Kingdom the day after tomorrow.
His loss is not too great - there will be more countries willing to extend an olive branch to him, such as the United Kingdom, which can give him a special permanent resident.
But for the United States, the losses are severe: the departure of the former Meng clique and the departure of the current super-tycoon Meng will send a signal to the whole world that the American environment is not good.
Secondly, it will also affect the industries he invests in, the focus of existing enterprises, although the United States is the most suitable market in the world, but competitors are also catching up.
So this thing needs to be discussed.
Meng Qian also talked to them, including politicians and senior officials who supported him, but he knew that this US policy would not change because of himself.
Therefore, his assistant team is actively cooperating with the IRS, where to pay and where to fine, we will make up for it, and the attitude is very good.
The Americans now knew that Meng Qian was playing for real. On the other hand, there are some people who have announced a policy of restricting foreign investment in the United States in the future -- but apparently no one will agree with it, because the United States is open to investment and has a relaxed policy that attracts many enterprises.
And the media, which has always had a keen sense of smell, grasped the information in it, and was afraid that the world would shake it out - the super-rich Meng could not stand the US tax policy and gave up his permanent resident status.
This report has caused a lot of discussion, some of whom scolded Meng Qian for having no conscience, and some who supported Meng Qian, believing that the existing model was too overbearing and hindered economic development.
What is certain is that Meng Qian's abandonment of his green card is a foregone conclusion.
After the escape of the Meng Group last time, he, a well-known investor, also "left", which has caused a certain impact - many investment immigrants have carefully considered it; Let some companies also worry that the super-richest man doesn't like it, and his own catties?
The United States is a country of immigrants, and if there is no elite immigration, the impact on it will not be temporary, and even the economy will have an impact. This is a blow of confidence that is difficult to repair for the still sluggish US economy, and it has fanned the faces of many people.
But he couldn't sprinkle his anger on Meng Qian.
Because he still has a lot of hole cards in his hand, his network is still even stronger. (To be continued.) )