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One of Europe’s oldest countries, positioned on the blissfully elegant shores of the Atlantic ocean, Portugal boasts a rich historical and architectural heritage. Luminosity, radiance and culture beams through whitewashed villages and lush vineyards.
Portugal boasts a rich and diverse culture, Mediterranean climate, and a safe and stable setting, which is an ideal location for raising families, conducting business or simply for travel. Investors find many opportunities in Portugal’s secure and fast-developing market with access to the entire Schengen zone.
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Program benefits:
Portugal’s Golden Visa Program is offered in accordancewith the Ministry of Internal Affairs through the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA).
Aimed at attracting foreign direct investments to the country, the program yields a residency permit in Portugal to non-EU investors who meet the following requirements:
The following family members qualify as dependents of the main applicant:
Establishing the program in 2012 and being the first country to offer a Golden Visa, Portugal remains one of the most popular options for investors seeking European residency, having surpassed the €5 billion mark in foreign direct investment.
Over the years, the program has offered investors a diverse range of qualifying options while also evolving to focus on key strategic areas of economic development. Under the latest iteration of the program, investors can choose from the following investment options to qualify for the Golden Visa:
Capital Option
Capital and Employment Option
DonationOptions
The fees associated with this program cover service for the main applicant and all qualifying family members throughout the first application for temporary residence. Additional fees are applicable depending on the investment option chosen.
Translation, notarization and authentication fees at all stages of the process are the responsibility of the investor.
All application fees charged by the Portuguese government and by entities external to Arton are subject to change. Please contact us if you have any questions or need more information.
The United Arab Emirates has three pathways to company registration: mainland for global trading, free zone for 100% foreign ownership in the free zone, and offshore for tax optimization.
A mainland company is nothing but an onshore company which is registered under the government authority of the concerned emirate. The trade license is issued by the Department of Economic Development of the particular emirate. A UAE mainland company is mainly characterized by the liberal trading conditions. Unlike the other two types of companies, a mainland company has the advantage of receiving authorization to trade both on the UAE local market and outside the UAE.
A free zone company is a company formed within a special economic area within an emirate where goods and services can be traded. There are more than 40 free zones operating in the UAE. Free zones have their own regulations and have a government regulatory body called the Free Zone Authority. The Free Zone Authority is in charge of trade license issuance. A UAE free zone is characterized by the benefits of 100% foreign ownership and tax concessions. A free zone company is authorized to trade between businesses in and outside of the UAE.
An offshore company is a business entity that is set up with the intention of operating outside its registered jurisdiction and/or the location of its ultimate ownership. A company may legitimately move offshore for the purpose of tax optimization or to enjoy more suitable regulations.
Establishing a company in any part of the world can be challenging – with a multitude of available jurisdictions in the UAE alone, how do you know which one works for you?
While this can depend on several factors like your business activity, company structure, and the necessity of a physical office space, our seasoned business setup consultants take away the hassle with personalized solutions that cater to your unique business needs.
Here are some of the best jurisdictions in the UAE:
For businesses wishing to operate in Dubai and expand across the UAE, the Department of Economic Development Dubai Mainland enables direct trade with customers, other mainland businesses, and the provision of essential services from the government of Dubai.
A globally recognized and strategically located freezone, DMCC is ideal for corporate businesses that require a physical presence. With more than 19,000 companies registered to date, DMCC is a trade and enterprise center for commodities.
Best known for its world-class port and close proximity to major markets, Jebel Ali Free Zone is an economic trade hub for industrial businesses that require warehouse spaces and logistics infrastructure
Meydan Freezone is the place to be for freelancers and start-ups. With numerous competitive licensing options, this freezone provides a vast support system to new and emerging businesses entering the UAE market.
RAK ICC is one of the world’s fastest growing corporate registries. For businesses looking to setup an offshore operation in the UAE, RAK ICC offers the most time-efficient and cost-effective solution.
In addition to the business setup options which give foreigners short-term residency status, the Government of UAE has also established a successful long-term residency program. The UAE Golden Visa for investors in public projects and real estate secures 10-year visa for qualifying applicants
The minimum investment requirement is AED2M in the form of:
In some cases, there is a minimum mandatory holding period and restrictions to use loans for the investment.
Benefits :
All application fees charged by the UAE government are subject to frequent change. These fees depend on the jurisdiction type, license activity and complexity of the process.
Contact us to get precise quote based on your needs and preferences.
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The Arton Index is an overall assessment and comparative bench mark of the country and its investment program.
Population growth -0.27%
GDP (per capita)
GDP (purchasing power parity)
314.1 billion USD
Visa free countries
LOCATION
SouthwesternEurope, borderingtheNorthAtlantic Ocean,
west of Spain
CAPITAL
Lisbon
DIFFERENCE
UTC -0
TOTAL AREA
92,090 km2
AGE DEMOGRAPHICS
0-14:14.01%,15-24:10.89%,24-54:42.04%,55-64:12.80%,65+:20.26%
LANGUAGE
Portuguese(official)
RELIGIONS
RomanCatholic:81.0%,
Christian: 3.3%,
Other (includes Jewish, Muslim, Other): 0.6%,
None:6.8%,
Unspecified:8.3%
GOVERNMENT TYPE
Semi-presidentialrepublic
CURRENCY
Euro(EUR)
EXCHANGE RATE
1USD=0.88EUR
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