As Argentina’s category-defining CBI program takes shape, three renowned experts weigh in on how to design it for maximum impact and benefit.
CBI law is now official in Argentina. The government must establish investment thresholds and complete system integration before launch.
Panama’s retirement visas have never been this popular, while demand for the investment-based FNV remains stable despite the higher price.
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Beyond sharing Portugal’s climate, Latin culture, and Atlantic coastline, Uruguay offers a tax holiday similar to NHR, writes Philippe May.
In Panama, income-based visas are flying off the shelf like never before, while investment-based visa demand is plateauing.
Both countries offer a low-cost path to PR and citizenship in low-tax jurisdictions but also have important differences in conditions.
Argentina offers a lighting-fast path to PR and citizenship to those who can maintain themselves in this cheap, fun, but challenging country.
Panama has approved 388 investor visas so far in 2023. In the last six years, investors account for 16% of all residence permits issued.
NTL Trust details the residency programs of Uruguay and Paraguay, two countries that epitomize the concept of a Plan B for turbulent times.
“Most of our clients now pick either the Qualified Investor or Friendly Nations visas,” says Savannah Bruce.
Many Spanish speakers in Latin America assume their European foothold should start in Spain. For most, however, Portugal is a better option.
Panama will keep its Qualified Investor Visa minimum investment requirement for real estate at US$300,000 for another two years.
One of the world’s lowest-cost paths to immediate permanent residency is cut off by a modernization of Paraguay’s migration law.
President Santokhi indicated that an “expert team is studying the possibilities of a citizenship by investment program.”
Panama is on track to approve more independent means visas this year than in the preceding three years combined.
Q1 figures show interest in independent means visas in Panama are reaching decade-high levels, while investor visa demand is declining.
The days of paper ties to Panama are over. The new Friendly Nations Visa is more like a traditional golden visa, explains Alastair Johnson.
Having made Bitcoin legal tender in a sovereign state for the first time, Salvadorian President Bukele now promises permanent residency to those who invest BTC 3.