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Über-warehouses for the ultra-rich.

Source :
Economist. 11/23/2013, Vol. 409 Issue 8863, p27-30. 3p. 2 Color Photographs, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article looks at an expansion in the number of freeports, or storage facilities located adjacent to airports or other international transportation facilities, designed to house art works and other luxury goods belonging to wealthy individuals, as of 2013. It describes the benefits they offer to users, including tax avoidance and confidentiality, and notes many are located in Switzerland. The building of a freeport facility in Luxembourg is discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00130613
Volume :
409
Issue :
8863
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Economist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
92581029