Attracting Global Investment: The Role of Governance and Digital Innovation in Africa
By Larry Cooke, Head of Legal, Binance Africa Foreign direct investment (FDI) continues to be a critical driver of economic growth across Africa.…
Bahrain Becomes More Competitive in GCC with New US$345,000 Residency Threshold
The Kingdom of Bahrain has slashed the minimum real-estate investment required to obtain its Golden Residency visa from roughly US$530,555 to US$345,000, a…
Kuwait Launches 15-Year Residency Option for Foreign Investors
Kuwait has announced a significant update to its residency framework by creating long-term residency options for foreign investors. Under the newly issued Executive…
Sharp Rise in Golden Visa Searches Ahead of UK’s November Budget
Interest in golden-visa and residency-by-investment options has surged, just as the Autumn Budget 2025 in the UK looms. Recent data from Astons highlights…
UK Proposes Fast-Track ILR for High Earners Under Major Migration Overhaul
The UK government has unveiled a proposal that would allow high earners to qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after three years,…
Cyprus Proposes 8% Flat Tax on Crypto Gains as Part of 2026 Tax Reform
Cyprus is moving ahead with a major tax reform package that, among other changes, would introduce a flat 8% tax on profits from…
Armenia Plans New 5-Year Residency Route as Part of Immigration System Overhaul
Armenia is preparing a significant modernization of its immigration system that will introduce a five-year, fast-track permanent-residence route tailored to investors, entrepreneurs, and…
Sierra Leone Opens Citizenship Eligibility to Extended Families and Business Partners
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…
Mozambique Announces Tiered Investor-Residency Program Starting from $500,000
Mozambique has announced the launch of a new tiered investor-residency program designed to attract foreign capital into priority sectors of the economy. Under…
UK Considering Exit Tax on Wealthy Individuals Leaving the Country
The UK government is examining the introduction of a new departure tax that would apply to wealthy individuals who move their tax residency…
DHS Proposes Major Fee Cuts for EB-5 Investors and Regional Centers
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…
Portugal’s New Citizenship Law Extends Residency Timelines and Adds New Requirements
Portugal has officially approved one of the most significant overhauls of its citizenship law. On October 28, 2025, the Portuguese Parliament voted in…
