The article informs the readers about a new requirement introduced by the immigration authorities of Vanuatu. In particular, foreigners acquiring the passport of the country in exchange for investments will now have a special stamp in their passports that indicates the method of citizenship acquisition.
Read moreThe article describes some restrictions associated with acquiring a foreign passport. Most of these restrictions are of a political character. For instance, the holders of two (or more) passports can be deprived of the right to elect and be elected in some national states.
Read moreProperty owners in Greece – be they private individuals or corporate entities – have to pay property taxes. There are unified taxes that are quite insignificant but there is also a special property tax that varies between 15% and 45%. Depending on the type of business activities that the company is engaged in, it can be exempted from the special property tax though.
Read moreThe Azores is a Portuguese autonomy that enjoys preferential treatment on the part of the country’s authorities. The local Government takes special measures to develop the territory. In particular, a foreign national buying real property on the islands will have to invest a comparatively smaller amount of money to qualify for the Portuguese golden visa.
Read moreIf a foreign national purchases real property in Turkey that is worth at least US$ 250,000, they become eligible for citizenship of the country. The article describes an attractive investment option, namely Ritz-Carlton Residences Istanbul. The building is still under construction but when it is completed, it will offer multiple advantages to the residents.
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Read moreDominica uses the money that its citizenship-by-investment program brings to finance various socially significant projects. The funds are used to create new jobs, to restore the infrastructure after the hurricane that caused a lot of damage hitting the island in 2017, to build new schools and hospitals, to improve the quality of education in the country, to promote organic farming, and for many other benign purposes.
Read moreWhen you make an investment in foreign citizenship, you can count on returning it in several different ways. You can save on taxes, on visas, on education for your children, and you can decrease the costs of your business operations and your daily expenses.
Read moreAntigua and Barbuda is among the countries that ‘sell’ their passports to foreign investors. However, a foreign passport is a rather special product and it does not sell the way goods are sold in a supermarket. It is not enough to make the required donation or investment to acquire economic citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda. Other payments need to be made as well and the article discusses these payments.
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Read morePurchasing real property in Portugal will make you qualified for a golden visa to the country. A golden visa is effectively a legal residence permit. The required investment amount varies between 280,000 euros and 500,000 euros depending on the property location and its class. The article describes the most attractive regions to buy property in Portugal and provides guidelines on purchasing a house or an apartment in the country.
Read moreTurkey invites foreign nationals to invest in real property in the country. If they purchase a piece of property that is worth more than US$ 250,000, they will qualify for economic citizenship of Turkey. The article describes an attractive investment object, namely, JB Panorama residential estate located in a prestigious district if Istanbul.
Read moreWhen applying for foreign citizenship by investment, you will have to talk to various agents, consultants, and intermediaries. Some of them will be honest and professional while others may turn out incompetent or fraudulent. The article describes several factors that should put you on the alert when you go through the process of acquiring foreign citizenship or legal residence.
Read moreAn offshore company is a foreign company, most often with certain benefits: lower taxes, simpler reporting, flexible laws.
Read moreWhat are offshore companies? What for, how, and where can they be acquired? Setting up vs buying an offshore company: what risks are involved? Is privacy a feature of offshore companies? Do they pay taxes? What other specifics should be discussed with professional experts?
Read moreResidents of non-EU countries are welcome to apply for legal residence in Italy by investment. This is an opportunity to legalize your stay in Europe for an indefinite period. When the Italian ‘golden visa’ is acquired, it can be extended infinitely. The article describes the benefits of having an Italian residence permit, the process of applying for it, the required documents, and the available investment options.
Read moreThe forms of company ownership available in several different countries are described in the article. The advantages and disadvantages of each of them are discussed.
Read moreThe article describes the alternative methods of acquiring a ‘golden visa’ to Spain in exchange for investment. The investment options and the necessary conditions are discussed. The application process is explained and the required documents are mentioned. The advantages of becoming a legal resident in Spain are dwelt upon and the possibilities to turn the ‘golden visa’ into a Spanish passport are described.
Read moreIn an attempt to increase the inflow of foreign direct investments to the country, the Greek authorities have launched a ‘residence-by-investment’ program. It allows foreign nationals to obtain legal residence permits in the country in exchange for investments and it is often referred to as the ‘golden visa’ program. The article discusses the required investment amounts (there are several investment options), the procedure of applying for legal residence in Greece, and the required documents. The Greek ‘golden visa’ program is also compared to similar programs administered by other European states.
Read moreThe article describes the Nomad Residence Permit program recently launched by the Maltese authorities. The program is aimed at the people who work from home using telecommunication technologies to make a living. The residence permit is valid for one year and it can be extended afterwards. The applications are processed within a month and the requirements to the candidates are not overly strict.
Read moreIf you are a citizen of a non-European country but you would like to acquire a legal residence permit in Europe, you may want to consider Switzerland for this purpose. The local authorities make it possible to acquire legal residence in the country by signing a tax agreement with them. This option is for well-to-do individuals as the costs are quite high. However, the benefits that the status brings are tremendous.
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Read moreIs your goal to obtain a U.S. green card? The easiest solution (short of marrying an American) is to choose citizenship for investment (Citizenship by Investment; CIP). For example, in Grenada, which has friendly relations with the United States these citizens are given preferential treatment for the registration of investor visas in the United States. Read more “Economic […]
Read moreGreece welcomes financially independent foreigners to apply for legal residence in the country. It is an attractive opportunity to legalize your stay in the EU in case you come from a country outside the Union. The article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of becoming a legal resident in Greece, the application procedure, the restrictions for the applicants, the residence permit extension possibilities, and other relevant issues.
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