The EB-5 program provides wealthy immigrants with the option of acquiring a coveted US Green Card in a relatively short span of about years. The EB-5 program offers permanent residence in the US for applicants investing at least $1 million; $500,000 in case of a Regional Center in a rural area or a high-unemployment area;…
Lagging behind investment immigration programs offered by other European countries like Portugal, Cyprus, and Greece, Spain’s government is considering liberalizing the Spanish Golden Visa program. Currently, the Spanish Golden Visa program is subject to the following rules: Minimum investment of at least EUR 500,000 in one or multiple properties in Spain. The applicant can invest…
The taxation framework applicable to one of the most popular investment immigration programs in the world, the Cyprus Citizenship-by-Investment Program, has been modified to enhance its attractiveness to non-domiciled investors. The President of Cyprus recently announced changes to the tax framework applicable to the program that will allow investors to enjoy tax-free profits on their…
Malta has launched a revamped residency program designed to boost job creation and enhance the overall standard of living in the country by attracting foreign investment from non EU-nationals seeking fast-track long-term residence in Malta. Beneficiaries who comply with the investment requirements and other eligibility conditions will be granted the right to reside and settle…
In a bid to attract investment towards redevelopment of Lisbon’s city centre, the Portuguese government has reduced the minimum investment required under its Golden Visa Program to EUR 350,000. However, investors will have to purchase properties situated in specific districts that have been identified for urban renewal and redevelopment. This move is expected to result…