Author page: Prabhu Balakrishnan

Figures on Golden passports

Figures on Golden passports

The Citizenship by Investment programs have scored big in recent years. According to our analysis, more than 150,000 golden passports have been granted by my nations for investments alone with the Caribbean countries leading from the front. The Five Caribbean countries issued 88,000 golden passports to investors.  Country Passports Source St.Kitts & Nevis 36,742 Figures based on European Commission Report…

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Q&A – Türkiye Property Citizenship

Q&A – Türkiye Property Citizenship

Please find below answers to questions related to citizenship by property investment in Turkey answered by Turkish cauthorities. What are the documents needed for an application? Identity document or passport – Identity document or passport indicating the foreign country of origin (along with translation when necessary) must be submitted. Identity Declaration Form – 1 photo is requested from the foreign natural person…

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Antigua CIP Board and Unit

Antigua CIP Board and Unit

The Government of Antigua & Barbuda established a Board to be known as the Citizenship by Investment Board, according to the Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Act No.10 of 2018 The CIP Board which shall be a policy and oversight advisory body to the Minister. The Board shall consist of fit and proper persons one whom shall be the Chairman, the…

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Malta Offers Europe’s Best Golden Visa Deal

Malta Offers Europe’s Best Golden Visa Deal

Are you thinking of moving to Malta? Numerous foreigners are attracted to the tiny island state every year. Malta provides an affordable pathway to European Residency. The Malta Permanent Residence Visa Programme offers so much value to clients wishing to make Malta their home away from home, specifically tailored to meet foreigners seeking investment immigration. It is the cheapest golden…

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What is Portugal Non Habitual Tax (NHR)?

What is Portugal Non Habitual Tax (NHR)?

The Portuguese non-habitual tax regime (NHR) is a special friendly tax regime for citizens and non-habitual Residents aims to attract talent in “high value-added activities”, for foreigners and their families to Portugal, providing a super attractive tax benefits. In Oct 2023, the Portuguese PM in a CNN interview has announced, phasing out of NHR tax regime by 2024. This tax…

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