Sierra Leone has expanded the scope of its Go-FOR-GOLD Citizenship Program, allowing investors to include a broader range of family members and, for the first time, business partners within a single application. The update follows what program officials described as a successful pilot phase, during which 13 families were naturalized
Mozambique has announced the launch of a new tiered investor-residency program designed to attract foreign capital into priority sectors of the economy. Under the program, investors who commit at least USD $500,000 will be eligible for a five-year residence permit, while investments of $5 million or more will qualify for
The UK government is examining the introduction of a new departure tax that would apply to wealthy individuals who move their tax residency out of the United Kingdom. According to reporting in The Times, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a “settling-up” charge that would tax unrealized capital gains on certain
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a proposal to significantly lower fees across the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, easing costs for both investors and regional centers. The draft rule, recently published for public comment, outlines reductions of up to 61% for regional center and project-related filings, and
Portugal has officially approved one of the most significant overhauls of its citizenship law. On October 28, 2025, the Portuguese Parliament voted in favor of amendments extending the naturalization timeline, adding new eligibility criteria, and tightening the definition of residency. The reform now awaits the President’s signature before publication in
Qatar has taken a major step to attract international investors by introducing a fast-track real estate residency initiative. Under the new framework, foreign nationals who purchase property in approved zones will now receive both a property title deed and a residency visa within days of completing their investment. Key Details
Italy is preparing a major update to its flat-tax regime for high-net-worth individuals who transfer their tax residence to the country. The latest draft of the 2026 Budget Law proposes increasing the annual substitute tax on foreign-sourced income from €200,000 to €300,000, while also raising the dependent amount from €25,000
By Matthew Smith, TEP – Director: Business Development, Southpac While offshore trusts are available in many jurisdictions, none offer the levels of all-round benefit and peace of mind available in the Cook Islands and Nevis. The Cook Islands and Nevis are mature financial services jurisdictions which have had offshore trust
The UAE has taken another significant step to strengthen its long-term residency program. In a new announcement, Golden Visa holders will now receive the same level of overseas protection and assistance once reserved for Emirati citizens. The initiative, revealed at GITEX Global 2025, underscores the government’s growing focus on stability,
The European Parliament has voted in favor of sweeping reforms to the EU’s visa waiver suspension mechanism, giving the bloc greater authority to pause or revoke visa-free access for countries that fail to meet its legal, security, or human-rights standards. The move comes amid growing concern over misuse of visa-free
