Business Immigration and Immigrant Investor News and Events

We thought it will be useful to our consultants and their clients to compare side by side the Immigrant Investor Programs which we offer. The matrix below is an executive summary of the Investor Immigration Programs' financial conditions, including the required investments, financing options, government application fees and requirements for the programs, time frame to obtain Permanent Residence and to maintain it, as well as requirements for obtaining Citizenship. We do also compare the professional fees where applicable.

On 26th June 2010, ending months of rumors and speculations, the Canada Gazette has published the proposed changes regarding the Federal Immigrant Investor Program. The Government of Canada proposes that amendments be made to the definition of “Investor” and “Investment” in section 88 of the Regulations that would:

- Increase the investment amount from $400,000 CAD to $800,000 CAD, and

- Increase the required Net Worth amount from $800,000 CAD to $1,600,000 CAD.

InvestBulgaria Agency releases the 2010 edition of the Investor's Handbook.

Sofia, Bulgaria, Wednesday, 2 June, 2010 - InvestBulgaria Agency (IBA), a Bulgarian government investment promotion agency under the Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism, has recently published the 2010 edition of their Brief Investor's Handbook. The Brief Investor's Handbook 2010 is a short, informative guide on the business climate, investment opportunities and details for the Investor Program for Residence and Citizenship in Bulgaria. The printed english version of this guide is available at all Bulgarian Embassies and Consulates around the world. Download a digital copy of the Brief Investor's Handbook.

InvestBulgaria Agency's mission is to help existing and potential investors find the right opportunities in Bulgaria. Their team of 30 professionals works at the highest standards for project management, business confidence and integrity. The Agency has access directly to all Bulgarian government institutions to facilitate the entry and development of businesses in the country. For more information on the agency, visit www.investbg.government.bg.

Montreal, Quebec, Monday, 17 May, 2010 - The Ministry of Immigration and Cultural Communities of Quebec has released new promotional materials for the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program. The brochures contain overview of Québec with a special focus on the quality of life, the education and health systems and the advantages of investing in Québec. Download the brochures in English or French.

Moscow, Russia, Monday, 9 November, 2009 - On October 7th, 2009, Arton Capital presented the Investor Program for Residence and Citizenship for Bulgaria to a selected audience at the Park Hyatt Moscow hotel. This business immigration program is tailored for high net worth clients, who wish to benefit from becoming a part of the European Union for personal, economic and social reasons.

For more information on the program, visit the official website of the Bulgarian Immigrant Investor Program where you can review all the benefits that this business immigration program may offer you. For any further enquiries, please get in touch with one of our offices closest to you.

Dubai, UAE, Friday, 29 May, 2009 - Arton Capital is proud to have hosted the Middle Eastern launch of the Investor Program for Residence and Citizenship in Bulgaria. The Bulgarian Immigrant Investor Program has already become a hot topic within the global investor community, namely because of its European Union benefits and its fast and cost effective procedure.

To obtain more information, visit the official website of the Bulgarian Immigrant Investor Program. For any further enquiries, please get in touch with one of our offices closest to you.