The Final Shakedown: 8 Countries That Tax You for Leaving
Nagy Szabolcs
March 16, 2026
Most people plan where to move. Few consider what their current country will charge them for leaving.
Tag: australia
Australia’s Plans to Tax Unrealized Gains Would Set Off “Millionaire Exodus”
Ahmad Abbas
May 22, 2025
David Lesperance predicts wealthy will flee Australia over unrealized gains tax: “super rich are no longer sticky.”
“You Can Park Your Money Here but Can’t Buy a House”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week
Ahmad Abbas
February 12, 2025
“The foreign buyer ban is not just important because people would like to be able to own a home here, but even the words ‘foreign buyer ban’ are words that turn people off”
Australia Opposition Leader Plans to Revive Significant Investor Visa
Moustafa Daly
February 4, 2025
Peter Dutton plans on reviving the visa, although he didn’t share a detailed plan. James Hall isn’t sure if this is true or a publicity stunt
Is Australia’s National Innovation Visa a Game-Changer or a Dud?
Siren Chen
December 28, 2024
Siren Chen compares the NIV’s nomination process to similar programs in Canada and the United States, noting distinct requirements
Titanic Turnaround: BIIP Applicants, Your Lifeboats Have Arrived
Henry Fan
September 17, 2024
Henry Fan’s inbox flooded: 300+ govt emails reveal unexpected twists for Australian visa hopefuls amid BIIP shutdown.
Where to Go If World War 3 Breaks Out: 6 Safe Ports in a Storm
James Nuveen
September 10, 2024
Everyone needs a contingency plan for if/when World War 3 breaks out. James Nuveen details six bolt-hole jurisdictions that may surprise you.
Australia‘s BIIP Applicants are Waiting for Godot
Henry Fan
August 6, 2024
Henry Fan: “It seems the Australian government would rather give back the money than approve the [BIIP] applications.”
Backlog for Australia’s Closed BIIP Could Take Decades to Clear, Says Agent
Moustafa Daly
May 20, 2024
James Hall says a tiny annual quota and a huge backlog imply decades of waiting. But Australia may soon introduce a new investor visa.
Schrödinger’s Immigration Paradox: Why Media Reports the Australian Investor Visas as Alive and Dead at The Same Time
Christian Henrik Nesheim
February 9, 2024
Conflicting media reports about whether Australia’s BIIP is closed or still open have confounded the market. James Hall clears up the confusion.
Australia Closes All BIIP Investor Visa Programs, Say Reports
Christian Henrik Nesheim
January 21, 2024
Australia is closing down its entire suite of investor and entrepreneur programs, citing insufficient fiscal benefits and dubious applicants.
Australia BIIP Applicants Protest as Permanent Residency Wait Times Balloon
Ahmad Abbas
June 19, 2023
The decision to de-prioritize BIIP visa processing has seen wait times extend from a few months to many years. Applicants feel short-changed.
Australia Sharply Reduces BIIP Visa Availability for 2023/24 Despite Record Backlog
James Hall
May 12, 2023
“The future of the BIIP is uncertain,” writes James Hall, pointing to new planning levels that will exacerbate the already huge backlog.
Australia’s New Home Minister Hints She May Close Significant Investor Visa Program
Ahmad Abbas
September 20, 2022
“It is a visa program that I think isn’t adding value to the country,” said the Home Affairs Minister in a recent press conference.
Australia Cuts New Intake for Business Innovation and Investor Program by 88%
Christian Henrik Nesheim
August 27, 2022
Hoping to reduce 30-month processing times for business investor visas, Australia’s government is drastically restricting new applications.
Australia Approves Record BIIP Applications in FY2021: 10x Increase in Hong Kong Applicants
Christian Henrik Nesheim
December 26, 2021
Vietnamese, Iranian, South African, Indian, and British applicants all saw approvals far above historical norms, even adjusting for the higher quota.
Australia to Raise Investor Visa Min. Investment by Another Million From July
Ahmad Abbas
May 20, 2021
The total investment amount for the Investor Visa will rise from AUD 1.5 to AUD 2.5 million on July 1st.
Australians Exiled in India: Marooned or Banished?
Michael B. Krakat
May 11, 2021
Australia has made it a criminal offense for its citizens to return if they’ve recently been in India. Michael Krakat questions the legality of this move.
Queensland BIIP Nominations Reach Capacity Just 7 Months Into Fiscal Year
Christian Henrik Nesheim
March 1, 2021
Australia expects the majority of approved BIIP applications this year will come from the 24,000-strong backlog of cases.
Australia BIIP Approvals Down Almost 40% in Year to June 30th, 2020
Christian Henrik Nesheim
February 11, 2021
Processing capacity has tumbled since the onset of the pandemic, but Australia has plans to make up for lost investment this year.