Britain’s 3rd Biggest Taxpayer Relocates to Greece for Flat Tax
Chris Rokos, founder of Rokos Capital Management, is preparing to change his tax residence from the United Kingdom to Greece and to open an office in Athens. Rokos paid…
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Six Plan B Residency Programs You Can Get for Under $100,000
A second residence can serve as insurance against political, currency or tax changes in your home country. Several programs let you obtain permanent residence—and eventually citizenship—for under $100,000, either by…
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How to Check Your UK Immigration Status Online: eVisa, UKVI Account & Share Codes
Most people can now verify their UK immigration status online by signing in to a UKVI account, viewing their eVisa and, if needed, generating a share code. The…
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Greece Announces Property Transfer Tax Increase for Non-EU Buyers From 2027
Greece will raise the property transfer tax for non‑EU buyers from the current 3 % (about 3.09 % with the municipal surcharge) to 15 % starting 1 January 2027. The change, announced by Prime…
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You just found out you’re a Canadian citizen by descent. But can you sponsor your spouse?
If you have recently discovered that you are a Canadian citizen by descent, you gain the full rights of citizenship—including the ability to sponsor a spouse, common‑law partner,…
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Court Blocks Trump’s New Birthright Order, DHS Writes It Into Regulation Anyway
The federal court’s preliminary injunction against President Donald Trump’s second birth‑right citizenship executive order has been sidestepped by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which moved one of…
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Portugal’s New Tax Incentive: Understanding the IFICI Regime
Portugal introduced the Incentive for Scientific Research and Innovation (IFICI) in 2024 to attract highly qualified professionals and entrepreneurs. The regime offers a 10‑year tax framework that combines…
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Greece to Raise Property Transfer Tax From 3% to 15%, Adding Nearly €100,000 to an €800,000 Purchase
Greece will raise the property transfer tax on residential purchases by third‑country nationals from the current 3 % to 15 %, pushing the effective rate (including the municipal levy) from…
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Schengen: EES Flexibility Lapses as ETIAS Launch Appears Likely to Move to 2027
The European Union’s travel‑related systems are facing two important timing changes. The temporary flexibility that allowed border authorities to ease biometric registration under the Entry/Exit System (EES) ended…
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Greece Golden Visa Application Guide
The Greece Golden Visa grants non‑EU investors a five‑year renewable residence permit in exchange for a qualifying investment, most commonly in real‑estate. With a minimum investment of €250,000,…