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Latest updates from from the CBI and Golden visa market.
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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… Read more >>
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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… Read more >>
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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… Read more >>
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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… Read more >>
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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… Read more >>
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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… Read more >>
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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… Read more >>
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St.Kitts Sets Up Sovereign Wealth Fund Backed by CBI Revenues
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis (GOSKN) has taken a historic step to establish a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF), backed by legislation scheduled for parliamentary debate and approval within the first quarter of 2025, towards long-term economic stability and prosperity of the nation. If this legislation is approved, St.Kitts and Nevis will be the… Read more >>
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AIMA Fees for Portugal Golden Visa
We get a lot of questions from interested clients asking about breakdown of golden visa fees in Portugal. We explain below in simple terms. The Portugal golden visa fee consists of two parts: If you have a family applying, simply multiply the AIMA fees with total family members. It is important to note that above… Read more >>
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New Zealand Eases Golden Visa Rules
The New Zealand Government has announced key changes relaxing rules to the Active Investor Plus Visa category to make it easier and more attractive for wealthy people to invest in New Zealand. Key Changes From 1 April 2025, changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa include: The changes help attract high value investment, simplify settings,… Read more >>
