Citizenship by Investment

Citizenship by investment programmes enable you to invest in a country and receive citizenship in return. Citizenship, unlike residency, means you and your family enjoy the full rights and privileges of a citizen, including access to public services and a passport.

Threshold investment amounts, eligibility criteria and wider benefits differ from country to country. However, most programmes allow you to retain your existing citizenship.

Benefits of citizenship by investment

A second passport;

offering greater freedom and visa-free travel.

Business growth;

having citizenship in another country can alleviate red tape.

Reduced tax burden;

many countries that offer these programmes are low-tax jurisdictions or offer tax incentives, which may mean lower rates of tax.

Improved lifestyle;

you and your family have the chance to live, work and study in another country, with access to services including education and healthcare.

Portfolio diversification;

having investments in multiple jurisdictions is a great way to add value and diversify your portfolio, helping you to grow and preserve your wealth.

A second home;

in a volatile global climate, having another country you can call home offers peace of mind and more options for the future.

Our offering

Securing citizenship or residency in another country can offer an array of benefits including; improved lifestyle, visa-free travel, the opportunity to grow your business, diversify your investment portfolio and reduce your tax burden. However, the journey from choosing which citizenship or residency by investment programme is right for you to completing a successful application can be fraught.
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We can help.

Hear from Matthew Green, head of Global Citizenship and Residency by Investment, explaining our citizenship and residency by investment solution in response to a typical scenario.

Because we take our clients’ privacy seriously, we do not use real client information to showcase our work. This is an example of a typical scenario we are experienced in managing.

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Working closely with industry experts, our webinars share the latest updates and provide insights into how the programmes operate and how your money is invested.

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Investment options

Threshold investment amounts differ from country to country as does the form in which your investment takes. However, common investment options include;

Property (residential and commercial).
Making a bank deposit.
A government-backed project.
Investment in a business.
A donation to a national development or economic diversification fund.

Some programmes also offer refundable investments.

Let us help you have greater freedom to invest, travel, work, study and live abroad.

Key benefits:

Visa-free travel to 148 countries.
Passports for your immediate family, parents and grandparents.
No capital gains or inheritance tax.

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Our approach

Melbourne Capital Group Citizenship and Residency Investment for families

We listen.

We would begin by listening to understand your individual circumstances and requirements.

Jake Mowson and Tom Henson having a discussion at Melbourne Capital Group

We advise.

In consideration of your situation, we advise which citizenship or residency by investment programmes you would be eligible for and benefit most from.

Jake Mowson and Michael Garcia Melbourne Capital Group having discussion

We conduct an initial screening.

Once you have selected a citizenship or residency by investment programme and as a part of our due diligence, we conduct a screening to ensure eligibility.

We file your application.

After a successful screening, we collect all relevant supporting documentation and in partnership with a trusted legal team, we facilitate your application being completed and filed.

Jamie Bubb-Sacklyn, Sam Marsden and Farah Hashim from Melbourne Capital Group having a discussion

We monitor and support.

We monitor your application, working to resolve any issues that may arise.

Jake Mowson and Michael Garcia financial advisor Malaysia

We deliver.

We provide you with residency or citizenship to the country of your choice.

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