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Convert Crypto to Fiat for Portugal Golden Visa
Taking out a loan with Bitcoin as collateral is a neat trick to convert your bitcoin/crypto assets into fiat, you can then re-invest in the Crypto backed fund (500,000 euros) eligible for Portugal golden visa. Crypto Loans (lending) can be obtained in fiat (all major currencies) through AAVE or cryptocurrency exchanges (Binance, Coinbase, Gemini) based…
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Grenada Bans Owner Loan Financing Arrangements
The Investment Migration Agency (IMA) of Grenada in a circular has warned investors not to participate in unlawful discounting activities and unapproved owner loan/financing arrangement promoted by agents to potential applicants under the CBI program. So far 8 investment applications have been denied by Grenada authorities in 24/2,5 based on evidence of such illegally promoted…
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What is Trump Gold Card?
President Trump unveiled a gold card visa program on February 25, 2025 to investors and companies, a ground breaking initiative to pay off US debt. The Gold card is a superior version of green card, conferring immediate permanent residency to wealthy foreigners with green card privileges, who pay $5 million fee with a path to…
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Transfers from Self Directed 401k to Portugal GV Fund
A 401(k) Individual Retirement Account (IRA), is an increasingly popular strategy among American investors to fund €500,000 euro investing in a Portuguese private equity or venture capital fund to receive Portuguese golden visa. This can be done by converting to Self-Directed 401k (SDIRA) or Solo 401k which allows you to direct your retirement funds into a foreign…
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St.Kitts CIU Moves to New Headquarters
The CIU has moved to new office headquarters located in Lime Kiln Commercial & Institutional Development in Basseterre. The Prime Minister of St.Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has officially opened the new headquarters of the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), marking a major step in the government’s efforts to strengthen and modernize the…
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U.S Reporting Requirements for Portugal Golden Visa Funds
US citizens applying Portugal Golden Visa investment fund route, must follow certain US tax laws and reporting requirements, regardless of where they live to comply with US law. Americans must know that residence permit initially granted for one year followed by two 2 year renewals. First, US citizens must pick the right investment fund that…
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Portugal to Roll Out 10 Year Validity Passports from 2026
Portugal will start to issue new 10 Year Valid Portugal Electronic Passports to all citizens with new design and additional security features from 2026. Portugal government has announced to extend the validity of epassports to 10 years from the current 5 years starting 2026 aligning with EU standards and to make it convenient for Portuguese…
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Portugal Golden Visa for Bitcoin ETFs
Secure a Portuguese Golden Passport with Bitcoin / Crypto Investments. A unique golden visa investment and EU citizenship opportunity investing in Bitcoin ETF’s and Crypto digital assets. Bitcoin has consistently outperformed S&P and US stock markets in 11 out of the last 14 years. President Trumps election has pushed crypto adoption to new heights attracting…
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Portugal’s New IFICI – NHR 2.0 Framework 2025
Portugal has launched NHR 2.0 (Non habitual tax) is designed to attract highly skilled and talented professionals to relocate to Portugal by providing them with a special 20% flat tax rate on income derived from eligible employment and self-employment activities for up to 10 years. The special tax allows Golden Visa holders to significantly reduced…
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Portugal Holds 230,000 Pending Nationality Applications
According to Portugal government, IRN has still 230,000 pending nationality applications, most of them from Brazilians who apply based on descent, marriage, or five years of residency. Between 2015 and 2023, Portugal granted around 250,000 nationalities, averaging 30,000 per year. Processing delays, which can exceed two years, have impacted new applications. In September, the IRN…
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