Golden Visa Program

Through qualified investment into the CGA Portugal FCR

An investment of €350,000 or more in the EQTY CGA FUND 1, FCR Fund qualifies investors and their dependent family members for the Portuguese “Golden Visa Residency Program.”

EQTY CGA FUND 1, FCR is in a position to recommend a trusted partner within its network of local legal advisors, who are able to assist in the Golden Visa application.

Investors in a Portuguese VC Fund have a more appealing path to obtaining Portuguese residency, and ultimately, potential citizenship with the following benefits:

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Resident Living

work, live and study in Portugal for up to 5 years

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Travel

move throughout the Schengen zone without a Visa.

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Healthcare

access to the Portuguese public healthcare system

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Permanent Residency

qualify for citizenship or permanent residency after 5 years

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Tax Benefits

exempt from offshore income tax, withholding tax and capital gains tax.

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Opportunity

combine with NHR (Non-Habitual Tax Program) for further tax benefits.

Golden Visa Process

The Golden Visa application for participants of theEQTY CGA FUND 1, FCR, shall be managed by a trusted legal advisor.

As is widely reported, it is expected that the qualification for the Golden Visa Program is to be amended in the first quarter of 2021. Residential property purchases of $500,000.00 or more in the cities of Porto & Lisbon are expected to no longer qualify for a Golden Visa.