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Immigrant Invest is a consulting company specialising in residence and citizenship by investment. Founded in 2006, it is now headquartered in Malta and has worked with over 10,000 clients. The company is a government-licensed agent for residence and citizenship by investment programmes in 25 jurisdictions across the EU, the Caribbean, and the Middle East, including Portugal, Greece, Malta, Hungary, St Kitts and Nevis, Grenada, Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda, St Lucia, and Vanuatu. Immigrant Invest is a member of the Investment Migration Council and follows the EU's Sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directive.
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Taxes
Greece Plans 15% Property Transfer Tax for Non-EU Buyers
Greece is preparing to increase the tax on residential property purchases for third-country citizens from outside the European Union. The new rate may affect investors who buy properties for the Greece Golden Visa. Elena Kozyreva, Managing Director for Real Estate Projects at Immigrant Invest, explained how expenses will increase.
Statistics
How Portugal Attracted €6.7 Billion in Foreign Investment: Fresh Statistics
Portugal has summed up the inflow of foreign direct investment for the first half of 2026. The overall figure improved, but investment in real estate decreased. Pedro Barata, head of the Portuguese office at Immigrant Invest, analysed the new data.
Statistics
São Tomé and Príncipe Received 548 Citizenship by Investment Applications in One Year
São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Unit has published its 1st annual report for the period from September 2025 to September 2026. Lyle Julien, an investment migration expert at Immigrant Invest, analysed the statistics.
Changes
Latvia Changes Residence by Investment Rules from September 15th
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs approved changes to the Immigration Law. The opportunity to obtain a residence permit by investment will remain, but the conditions will change: instead of buying real estate, applicants will be able to invest in a state fund. Anna Semenyuk, Acting Client Manager Director at Immigrant Invest, explained when the new rules will take effect, what will change for investors, and how to submit documents for a residence permit under the previous conditions.
Changes
Indonesia May Open the Door to Limited Dual Citizenship
Indonesia is preparing amendments to the Citizenship Law at the initiative of the country’s president. Elena Rudaya, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Immigrant Invest, found out who may be affected by the new rules and how dual citizenship is regulated in Indonesia now.
