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Best Countries to Open a Business and Get Residence or Citizenship by Investment in 2026

Best Countries to Open a Business and Get Residence or Citizenship by Investment in 2026

Opening a company abroad is no longer only a business decision. In the right country, it can also lead to residence, citizenship, broader market access, and a more flexible international structure. The advantage depends on the jurisdiction. Some countries stand out for low or even zero corporate tax, others for startup incentives, fast incorporation, or a direct route to residence through business activity. Explore in which countries of the EU, the Caribbean, Oceania, and the Middle East business setup brings the strongest combined value.

Vladlena Baranova

Vladlena Baranova

52 min
Doing Business in Malta: Benefits, Tax Perks, and Real-Life Insights

Doing Business in Malta: Benefits, Tax Perks, and Real-Life Insights

Investors who want to start a business abroad often ask which tax jurisdiction suits them best, and Malta is a popular choice. Maltese corporate tax system lets international structures bring the effective rate down to as little as 5%, and dividends paid to non-resident owners of a Maltese company are not taxed in Malta at all.  A foreigner who wants to run a business in Malta needs residence. It can be obtained by investment, though available paths do not have direct business options. Learn what makes Malta attractive for business: the tax regime, government financing schemes, the steps of registering a company, and how to become a Maltese resident.

Vladlena Baranova

Vladlena Baranova

21 min
Start a Business in Portugal: How to Open a Company and Get Residence

Start a Business in Portugal: How to Open a Company and Get Residence

Portugal is confidently among the European countries most attractive to investors from all over the world. Some of them consider the Pyrenean country as a place to relax or an opportunity to invest in real estate. And many seek to open a business in Portugal. We figure out whether it is profitable and what advantages the presence of your own company in Portugal provides.

Vladlena Baranova

Vladlena Baranova

12 min
Business Immigration to the EU: Compare Terms and Benefits in Six Countries

Business Immigration to the EU: Compare Terms and Benefits in Six Countries

European residence by investment has moved away from real estate and towards business, funds, and innovation since 2023. This article compares the main investment options as a guide to business immigration to the European Union.

Vladlena Baranova

Vladlena Baranova

14 min
Hungary Investment Guide: Smart Ways to Tap into CEE Growth

Hungary Investment Guide: Smart Ways to Tap into CEE Growth

Hungary is an appealing destination for foreign investors thanks to its central European location, skilled workforce, low corporate tax rates, and generous government support — especially in high-tech and automotive industries. In 2025, Hungary boasts Central-Eastern Europe’s second-highest FDI-to-GDP ratio. The country continues to draw major investment, particularly from Asia, in sectors like electric vehicles and battery production.  Read on to explore investment opportunities and find out what to expect as a foreign investor in Hungary.

Zlata Erlach

Zlata Erlach

14 min
How to Register a Company in Saint Lucia: Full Guide for Investors

How to Register a Company in Saint Lucia: Full Guide for Investors

Saint Lucia is an island nation in the Caribbean. Wealthy people obtain Saint Lucia citizenship by investment in order to travel without visas, access the services of European banks, optimize taxation, register business and assets for a second passport. We tell you how to open a company in Saint Lucia.

Lyle Julien

Lyle Julien

3 min
Business in the UAE: How to Open a Company and Get a Visa in Dubai

Business in the UAE: How to Open a Company and Get a Visa in Dubai

Doing business in the UAE is one of the best ways to get a residence visa there. The minimum investment for obtaining it is $136,000. The country offers convenient conditions for business development: most companies are exempt from corporate tax, VAT is 15%, and a business can be registered remotely and even in a virtual commercial city. Entrepreneurs who open a company in the UAE can obtain a residence visa for 5 or 10 years.

Zlata Erlach

Zlata Erlach

13 min
Business and Tax Guide to the Caribbean: Top Islands for Entrepreneurs

Business and Tax Guide to the Caribbean: Top Islands for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs register a business in the Caribbean in order to expand into international markets, reduce their tax payments, and open corporate accounts in foreign banks. We understand the advantages of this approach and how to implement it, and we are experienced and knowledgeable in registering companies and advising them on how to legally reduce their tax liabilities.

Lyle Julien

Lyle Julien

5 min