An article written by Vasil Markov IMCM, Director of Advocate Markov The Bulgaria Golden Visa program continues to gain momentum in 2025 as more applicants see that it truly delivers — with permanent residency cards issued within just 8 months from the start of the process. Since our last update on 2nd July 2024, there have been no […]
Article written by Ramin Shafighi, Marketing & B2B Channel Manager at iLand. In recent years, Golden Visa programs have emerged as one of the most popular pathways for obtaining residency in European countries, particularly Greece. This program allows foreign investors to acquire long-term (Permanent) residency in Schengen Zone countries through real estate purchases or investments […]
Geneva, 19th June 2025, an internal review panel convened by the IMC has determined to: 1. Suspend the Business Membership of Reef View Enterprises Ltd. and it’s employee members (of the IMC); This measure is effective as of the date of this notice and shall remain in force pending the outcome of the Grenadian authorities’ […]
The Investment Migration Council (IMC) hereby confirms that, following the decision issued by IMA Grenada on 4 June 2025 – as outlined in Circular No. 6 of 2025 – the suspension of membership, previously imposed on Singapore Heng Sheng (Grenada) Development Pte. Ltd has been officially lifted with immediate effect. The company was initially suspended […]
Published: 12th May 2025 On 30 March 2024, the European Union adopted a comprehensive legislative package aimed at strengthening its framework for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT). This legislative overhaul marks a significant step in the EU’s efforts to reinforce financial integrity and security across Member States and includes provisions bringing […]
Today, on 29 April 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union found that the Maltese Citizenship by Investment pathways violates EU law. In a rare turn, the Court disagreed 100% with the Opinion of its Advocate General Collins, released on the 10th October 2024. Unlike the Advocate General, who recommended dismissing the case […]
Geneva, 8th April 2025, an internal review panel convened by the IMC has determined to: These measures are effective as of the date of this notice and shall remain in force pending the outcome of the Grenadian authorities’ investigation into the alleged illegal practices by the firm. The IMC will review the conclusions of the investigation […]
An article written by Rogerio Fernandes Ferreira, Managing Partner at RFF Lawyers and Duarte Ornelas Monteiro, Managing Senior Lawyer at RFF Lawyers What is it, and who is it for? In force since 2012, the residence permit regime for investment activities (ARI), also known as the Golden Visa was established by Law No. 23/2007, of […]
An article written by Ronald Klasko, Governing Board Member of the Investment Migration Council and Managing Partner of Klasko Immigration Law Partners for the IM Yearbook 2025. The U.S. residence-by-investment program (EB-5) has seen good times and bad times. If there is anything for certain in this field, it is that the good times will […]
An article written by Elena Shiapani, CEO of MIBS Group for the IM Yearbook 2025. Known as one of the more accessible and advantageous residency-by investment programmes in Europe, Greek’s Golden Visa offers a gateway not only to living in one of the most beautiful countries in the world but also to enjoying a wide […]
