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Australia Closing Down Investment Visas from July 2024

Australia Closing Down Investment Visas from July 2024

The Australian Government will be closing down all categories of business innovation and investment visas from July 2024, according to the latest announcement. This includes so called Investor stream (golden visas) attracting wealthy investors to Australia. “We will close the BIIP permanently from July 2024. We will not accept any new applications for the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) (subclass…

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Caribbean CIP Memorandum of Agreement 2024

Caribbean CIP Memorandum of Agreement 2024

The Caribbean countries which offer Citizenship By Investment Programmes are moving with alacrity to implement the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). ​ The purpose of the Memorandum of Agreement is to provide a framework for mutual assistance and cooperation in vetting to ensure only legitimate and qualified applicants are admitted and information sharing among the five OECS Member States in relation…

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St.Lucia CIP prices to increase from July 1

St.Lucia CIP prices to increase from July 1

The Government of Saint Lucia officially announced, that it has decided to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), with OECS CIP countries, to harmonize pricing, common standards and regulations, in strengthening citizenship by investment schemes in the Caribbean, amidst international pressure and underselling scandal. All five caribbean countries will set the minimum investment to USD 200,000 (up from $100k), as…

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FATCA compliant banks in Portugal

FATCA compliant banks in Portugal

IRS frequently publishes list of banks and financial institutions in Portugal,  with a Global Intermediary Identification Number (GIIN), in accordance with FATCA regulations. The following banks are FATCA compliant, for golden visa purpose, might be use for americans and expats investing in Portugal. Top Banks in Portugal The following are the popular banks among foreigners and expats to open a…

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Last Minute Applications for Caribbean CBI Programs

Last Minute Applications for Caribbean CBI Programs

With price increase on horizon, we anticipate increased, last minute applications, filed for caribbean citizenship by investment programs. The Caribbean countries have already announced doubling the minimum investment, effective immediately from Jun 30, 2024, according to MOU signed by four Caribbean OECS countries. MoU On Wednesday, 20 March, a virtual signing ceremony witnessed the collaboration of four OECS countries: Antigua and…

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