Citizenship and Residency

As the year unfolded, many wondered if this marked the end of investment migration as we knew it. Change came swift and at times, bewildering, with policy announcements oscillating between implementation and reversal.

However, beneath the tumultuous surface, 2023 emerged as a pivotal year, prompting a critical re-evaluation of long-established norms in the thrilling world of investment migration.

A Look Back

For context, policy changes are somewhat inherent to investment migration. Throughout the years, various pathways opened, closed, and some even reopened. Investment migration traces its roots to St. Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean, where the first modern citizenship-by-investment pathway was introduced in 1984 as a tool for economic advancement. The Republic of Ireland followed four years later, establishing a naturalisation programme, which was terminated the following decade.

The introduction of residence-by-investment started in 1986, when Canada introduced its Federal Immigran…

Mauritius isn’t just a holiday destination; it’s a thriving hub for international business, with a strategic location in the Indian Ocean that provides easy access to markets in Africa, Asia, and beyond. The island nation is celebrated for its political stability, high standard of living, and a legal framework that supports both personal and business growth. At AAMIL, we assist individuals and businesses looking to relocate and expand into Mauritius, with comprehensive solutions tailored to your specific needs. From residency applications and company incorporation to asset management and tax planning, AAMIL offers a one-stop solution for clients navigating this exciting transition. Our team of experts ensures a smooth relocation process, helping clients optimise their personal and corporate financial strategies within Mauritius' favourable legal framework.

Since our foundation, we’ve seen investor immigration develop into a multi-billion-dollar industry, with new programmes launched throughout the world. These programmes have become a pathway to facilitate access to new markets, enable seamless international travel, and hedge against uncertainty.

For wealthy migrants, these schemes can also provide a ‘Plan B’ residence and a gateway to a better life for their families. This is particularly desirable for those whose countries are experiencing political upheaval. Perhaps surprisingly, these applications don’t just come from developing countries. Some of the biggest leaps we at Arton Capital have seen in applications in recent years came from American citizens in the wake of divisive elections. Citizens of the host nation also reap outsized rewards, as enormous levels of investment are channelled into local economies bringing jobs and social benefits to where they’re most needed.