Video briefings

Spain’s Golden Visa program, which granted residency to investors who bought at least €500,000 in Spanish real estate, was closed to new applicants on 3 April 2025. Over its 12‑year…

The risk of compulsory military service is tied to the citizenship you hold, not to where you live. A second passport from a country without a draft does…

Dubai remains a major hub for internationally mobile professionals, but recent shifts have seen a noticeable flow of both departures and new arrivals. While some expatriates are maintaining…

El Salvador has recently reformed its immigration law, making it considerably easier to obtain temporary residency, transition to permanent residency, and eventually acquire citizenship. The changes lower the physical‑presence…

Spain, Portugal and France offer several residence routes for entrepreneurs, self-employed professionals and business owners. The right option depends on the type of business, family needs, tax planning,…

Wealthy families are increasingly moving out of the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and directing a large share of their capital toward the Mediterranean—particularly Italy,…

Europe offers a range of jurisdictions that can serve as a base for high‑net‑worth individuals, but the optimal choice depends on more than just the headline tax rate.…

The Irish government has introduced a series of reforms that make naturalisation considerably harder and less certain for most applicants. Key changes to Irish citizenship eligibility Change Previous…

Crypto and other capital‑gain assets can be liquidated tax‑free only by changing the taxpayer’s tax residence. Merely obtaining a second residency does not eliminate tax liability in the…

Moving money into a qualifying bank deposit can secure legal residency—and in some cases citizenship—in a range of countries. Below is a concise overview of eight programs that…