Investment funds
For many investors, the most used path to access residency programs is investing in regulated funds. We transparently explain how they work:
General operation of the fund
Eligibility criteria for residency program purposes
Role of the management company
Role of the custodian bank
Role of the independent auditor
Fund investment strategy
Duration and time horizon
Indicative target return (without guarantees)
Fee structure
Risks associated with the investment
Investment liquidity
Exit conditions
Documentation to analyze before investing
Real estate
Acquisition process
Property due diligence
Independent valuation
Licensing and urban planning compliance
Taxation applicable to acquisition and holding
Leasing the property
Maintenance and management
Future sale process
Real estate market risks
Companies
Starting a company from scratch
Acquisition of an existing company
Capital increase
Preparation of the business plan
Local job creation
Corporate governance
Reporting obligations
Exit strategies
Non-refundable contributions
Contribution to public development fund
Specific national program contribution
Approved donation
Associated administrative charges
No capital recovery — non-refundable nature
Proof of payment required for the process
Source of funds
Employment income (salary)
Dividends received
Proceeds from the sale of a company
Proceeds from the sale of a property
Inheritance
Accumulated savings
Permitted bank financing, where applicable
Future sale process
Supporting documents required in each case