In the ideal case a Free Private City needs the following autonomy rights:
1) Business and Commercial Freedom
The Free Private City needs the power to regulate business and commercial law at its own discretion. This includes labor law, building law and environmental regulations, which facilitate the establishment and implementation of companies. This also includes the possibility of concluding transactions in any currency and being able to set up companies quickly and easily.
2) Financial and Social Freedom
The Free Private City may establish its own tax, customs and social regime, independent of the regulations of the host state.
3) Property Rights
The acquisition of property, including real estate, is possible without further hurdles and in a legally secure manner in accordance with the rules of the Free Private City. Such acts shall be recognized by the host State.
4) Legal Recognition of Citizens
The legal position of the city residents (under the Residents’ Contract with the operator of the city) is recognized by the host State, even if some are also its own citizens.
5) Self-governance
Justice, police and administration are carried out under the city’s own control and by their own staff.
6) Internal Affairs Autonomy
The host State and its organs shall not interfere in the internal affairs of the city, its inhabitants or businesses.
7) Human Rights
Fundamental freedoms such as freedom of opinion, freedom of assembly and equality before the law are guaranteed, even if the host nation has conflicting legislation.
8) Migratory Control
The Free Private City is entitled to expel unwanted persons or to deny them entry, even if they are citizens of the host state.
9) Status Guarantee
The status of the Free Private City is guaranteed by the host state for a long period (ideally 99 years).
10) Investor Protection
All investments made in the Free Private City are subject to special contractually guaranteed investor protection.
