United Kingdom Investment Citizenship

Project Summary

The UK Investor Programme requires an applicant to make a significant investment into UK Corporate Bonds, UK Shares or pooled investments into UK Government backed funds. In order to qualify, the applicant must be 18 or over, have a UK bank account and be from outside of the EEA and Switzerland. A spouse and dependant children; (under the age of 18); can also be included in the application.

After applying for and subsequently collecting a visa, the applicant is required to make the requisite investment within 90 days of entry into the UK. The minimum investment amount depends on how quickly the applicant wishes to attain ‘Indefinite Leave to Remain’ (ILR) in the UK, otherwise known as permanent residence:

Country Summary

The United Kingdom (UK) is one of the most connected countries in the world and a highly desirable destination for private clients. At its centre is the capital city of London, a cultural phenomenon that attracts people of virtually every nation in the world. The UK’s financial and commercial reach is unparalleled and, when factoring in the attractive tax regime, has contributed to the country’s reputation as a safe investment environment.

Although it has left the European Union after more than four decades of membership, there is no reason to believe that the UK’s influence in the world will wane. Certainly, the nation’s entrepreneurial spirit and high standards of education and governance are set to stay as the nation looks towards a broad-based set of international relationships.

The UK has long been an important link between Europe and the Americas, with multiple daily flights to New York, Los Angeles, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires. It is also well connected to Europe, Asia and the Middle East. With a time zone between the US and Asia, it is ideally suited for international business and travel.

The Investor Visa Programme has no English language requirement at the initial stage of application, and opens a path to Permanent Residence in as little as two years, and UK Citizenship in as little as five. There is also a rapid application process, with the ‘Super Priority Service’ taking just 24 hours.

Application Requirements

  • GBP 2 million allows the applicant to apply for ILR after 5 years
  • GBP 5 million allows the applicant to apply for ILR after 3 years
  • GBP 10 million allows the applicant to apply for ILR after 2 years

Once a resident, the applicant’s children will be entitled to the same public education benefits as British children. To qualify for permanent residence the principal applicant must have spent no more than 180 days, outside of the UK, in any of the preceding 12 calendar month periods. Physical presence aside, each member of the family must also demonstrate that they have sufficient knowledge of the language and life in the UK. This is measured through the completion of the ‘Life in the UK’ exam and an  English language exam.

Once permanent residence has been granted, it is possible to apply for British Citizenship. The status of permanent residence must have been held for 12 months prior to applying. Citizenship is only granted if no more than 450 days were spent outside of the UK over the previous five years, and there were no more than 90 days of absence in the final year preceding the citizenship application

Benefits and Advantages

  • Visa free travel throughout the UK & CTA Application is processed in as little as 24 hours
  • London is one of the world’s most prominent commercial and cultural hubs
  • Direct international connections to nearly all major cities across the globe
    Very high standard of education provided by world – renowned boarding schools and universities
  • The UK levels a progressive personal income tax up to 45% dependent on the amount of income.
    They also impose capital gains taxes which are set to a maximum of 28%. Inheritance taxes are payable on assets in excess of GBP 325,000 at a rate of 40%. It is important to note that the UK has numerous double tax agreements in place.

Application Process

Month 1

Apply for visa. Collect visa. Enter country. Make investment within 90 days.

Year 1-4

No more than 180 days absent from the country each year.
Year 3 apply for visa extension.

Year 5

Permanent residence granted. No more than 90 days absent from the country.

Year 6

UK citizenship may be granted provided no more than 450 days were spent outside the UK in the previous five years

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