Destinations

Country profiles for investors

The routes, thresholds and tax highlights that matter most to entrepreneurs and high-net-worth families — country by country.

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Estonia

Europe’s digital gateway

The fastest, leanest way to launch and run an EU company remotely. Ideal as a first foothold in Europe before relocating the family.

Main route Startup / founder visa & company formation

Entry threshold No golden-visa minimum; company setup only

Corporate tax 0% on reinvested profits, 22% on distribution

Residence Temporary permit, renewable; permanent after 5 yrs

Citizenship Eligible after 8 years

Global opportunity

Full access to the EU single market of 450m+ consumers and SEPA banking, run entirely online. A springboard for SaaS, e-commerce and consulting firms billing clients across Europe.

Best for · Founders scaling a digital business into the EU

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Latvia

Residence by investment, simplified

One of the more affordable EU residence-by-investment routes, with flexible options across real estate, company capital and banking.

Main route Residence by investment (property, company or bank)

Entry threshold From ~€50,000 company equity or ~€250,000 property

Corporate tax 20%, applied only on distributed profits

Residence 5-year renewable residence permit

Citizenship Eligible after 10 years

Global opportunity

A cost-efficient Schengen foothold at the crossroads of the EU and CIS markets, with strong logistics, timber and green-energy sectors and easy access to Scandinavian trade.

Best for · Investors wanting a low-cost EU / Schengen base

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Lithuania

Fast-growing Baltic hub

A pro-business Baltic economy with a strong fintech and startup scene, and a straightforward business-mobility path.

Main route Startup visa & business mobility

Entry threshold From ~€14,000 share capital plus real activity

Corporate tax 17% standard (7% for small companies; 0% first 2 yrs)

Residence Temporary permit, renewable; permanent after 5 yrs

Citizenship Eligible after 10 years

Global opportunity

The Baltic’s fastest-growing economy and a top-ranked fintech licensing hub, with EU passporting for financial firms and a deep, English-speaking tech talent pool.

Best for · Tech founders and SMEs entering the EU

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Portugal

Golden Visa & lifestyle

The best-known EU golden visa, prized for low physical-presence requirements, permanent residence after 5 years and an excellent quality of life.

Main route Golden Visa (investment funds, business or donation)

Entry threshold From €500,000 qualifying funds, or job creation

Tax Attractive regimes for qualifying new residents

Residence Renewable residence; ~7 days/yr stay; PR after 5 yrs

Citizenship Eligible after 10 yrs (7 for EU/CPLP nationals)

Global opportunity

An Atlantic gateway between Europe, Africa and the Americas, with booming tech (Lisbon), tourism and real estate markets — plus visa-free travel across Schengen once resident.

Best for · HNWIs seeking an EU residence base with minimal stay

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Italy

Investor Visa & flat tax

A flexible investor visa paired with a flat-tax regime that caps tax on all foreign income — highly efficient for globally-diversified wealth.

Main route Investor Visa (startup, company, bonds or philanthropy)

Entry threshold From €250,000 (startup) up to €2m (govt bonds)

Tax €200,000/yr flat tax on all foreign income

Residence 2-year visa, renewable for a further 3 years

Citizenship Eligible after 10 years

Global opportunity

The EU’s third-largest economy and a global leader in luxury, manufacturing, design and food — ideal for investors acquiring or partnering with established brands and exporters.

Best for · HNWIs with significant foreign income

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Figures are indicative and change with government policy. We confirm the current thresholds, timelines and tax positions for your specific situation before you commit.

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