Cyprus

Roughly 450,000 Americans have retired abroad, according to the USA Social Security Administration. 38% of them choose Europe as their destination. This is unsurprising, as most countries in the top 27 belong to the EU. Let’s explore why US citizens retire abroad and what the best destinations for retirement are.

Alevtina Kalmuk

Buying real estate is one of the ways to legally obtain residency or citizenship in another country. All it takes is purchasing an apartment, house, or commercial property that meets the country’s requirements. In Greece, for example, buying a property for renovation worth at least €250,000 qualifies an investor for residency. In Türkiye, investing at least $400,000 in real estate makes one eligible for citizenship. Here is where investors buy property, whether they can rent it out, and how to keep residency when selling property.

Elena Kozyreva

Residence and domicile are often confused, yet they carry distinct meanings. In short, the difference lies in permanence and intent. Residence typically involves a temporary stay, while domicile refers to a permanent home. Domicile and residency concepts influence tax obligations, legal rights, and long-term commitments. In this article, we unpack these crucial distinctions and highlight seven countries where you can obtain non-dom status.

Vladlena Baranova

Citizenship by investment (CBI) programs, often dubbed golden passports, offer individuals the opportunity to obtain a second passport in exchange for financial investments.  Golden passports are not to be confused with Golden Visas, which are programs that allow foreigners to obtain a residency permit for investment in a country’s economy. Learn more about the best options to become a citizen or a resident of another country by investment.

Albert Ioffe

Cyprus has an appealing tax system for both residents and non-tax residents. There is the lowest taxation in the EU for all resident-based companies, which is 12.5%. Non-resident companies are exempt from this tax. There are also various exemptions: for example, if your annual taxable income amounts to €19,500 or less, you are exempt from personal taxation. Read the complete guide to taxation in Cyprus, exemptions, and benefits.

Albert Ioffe

You can obtain Cypriot citizenship in three ways: by naturalisation, marriage to a Cypriot citizen, or through Cypriot ancestry. To qualify by naturalisation, a foreigner must live in Cyprus for at least 8 years. Highly qualified specialists may apply after 4 to 5 years of residence. A foreigner married to a Cypriot becomes eligible for citizenship after 3 years of marriage. Children automatically acquire citizenship if at least one parent is a Cypriot citizen. Adults with Cypriot roots may also be eligible. Here’s how to obtain Cypriot citizenship in practice, how long it takes, and what the process involves.

Alevtina Kalmuk

Fast-track obtaining procedure and a life‑long status are not all the benefits of a Cyprus permanent residence permit. The country’s features and prospects make it highly attractive to investors. Who can apply for permit residency by investment, and what are the disadvantages of a Cyprus residence permit?

Alevtina Kalmuk

Of the top 10 happiest countries in the world, five countries are from the European Union. The region is renowned for its high quality of life, stable economic growth, and vast business opportunities. It is no wonder that the number of EU citizens continues to grow yearly. Let’s revise the main benefits of the EU passport and all possible ways to obtain one.

Vladlena Baranova

According to the Emerging Trends in Real Estate report, investors consider Berlin, London, Paris, Amsterdam and Hamburg to be the most promising for real estate investments. The top ten also includes cities in Spain, Italy and Austria. Each European country has its own rules for buying an EU house. To help future cosmopolitans navigate them, we have compiled a guide to real estate in Europe. Immigrant Invest explains the average cost per square meter of housing, additional costs in buying European real estate, the amount of utility bills and annual taxes. The guide will be useful for cosmopolitans who are considering buying real estate in Europe to participate in programs for obtaining a residence permit or second citizenship.

Elena Ruda

How to describe Cyprus? It's up to 300 sunny days yearly, a mild Mediterranean climate, rich culture, enough sights, and widely spoken English. At the same time, it is the 23rd economy in the World and 16th in Europe, with respect to property rights. The maximum individual income tax rate is 35%, and the maximum corporate rate is 12.5%. It is an attractive place both for life and business. And almost any foreign can access these benefits by obtaining the Cyprus Permanent Residence Permit. There is a way to get RP through a mix of business visas and naturalisation, and there is a way through investments. This article observes all ways of getting it.

Alevtina Kalmuk