Portugal Golden Visa: Update In SEF’s Fees

It Was Today Published In Diário Da Republica (Portaria N.º 307/2023, De 13 De Outubro) The Fees That Will Be Charged By The New Entity That Will Replace Sef. The Updated Values Will Enter Into Force On October 29Th, 2023, And Are The Following: Analysis Fee – 773,74€ (Previously Was 581,76€ €) Residency Card For…

Minister Fraser launches Canada’s first-ever Tech Talent Strategy at Collision 2023

New approach unveiled at North America’s top tech conference June 27, 2023—Toronto—Canada’s high-growth industries will provide the jobs of the future, and companies need access to top talent that will fuel innovation, and drive emerging technologies forward. Today at Collision 2023, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship launched Canada’s first-ever Tech Talent Strategy. This new…

Golden visas, the temptation to screw up

A long article by Jose Ribeiro e Castro, a senior constitutional lawyer, partner at the PMCM law firm and former leader of the People’s Party, and an MEP. He argues that: (1) the housing crisis is not the fault of the ARI, (2) that the ARI scheme could be better managed to promote more positive…

Portugal to lose crypto tax haven status

The small Iberian nation is set to reverse a long-standing tax law Investors will now have to pay taxes on crypto gains The move to start taxing crypto was seconded by Secretary of State for Tax Affairs – António Mendonça Mendes To the shame of numerous Golden Visa searchers, Portuguese Finance Minister Fernando Medina has…

Bulgaria ends controversial ‘golden passports’ scheme

The European Commission has repeatedly called for the abolition of such schemes because they create an incentive for corruption and money laundering. Bulgaria has abolished its controversial “golden passports” scheme offering citizenship of the EU member state in return for substantial investment, which had been criticised by Brussels. The scheme made it possible for foreigners…