The largest of the English-speaking Leeward Islands attracts with its mesmerizing beaches of the finest white sand and azure waters. Join the family of celebrities who chose the island as a place for winter houses and neighbor with Oprah Winfrey, Eric Clapton, and many more.
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
QUALIFICATIONS
The Citizenship-by-Investment Program was established in 2012 making it the most recent program of its kind.
WHY CHOOSE ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA?
The combined size of 442 sq. km and population of over 90,000 people, make Antigua and Barbuda the 9th largest country by size in the Caribbean. This economic citizenship program facilitates you and your family’s comfort of visafree travel to more than 100 countries.
The Program offers many benefits in exchange of several Citizenship-by-Investment Program requirements that applicants must meet. To qualify for citizenship in Antigua and Barbuda, applicants need to fulfill one of the investment requirements outlined in the “Investment Options” section, in addition to the following criteria: LOCATION
Caribbean, islands between Antigua and Barbuda recognizes dual the Caribbean Sea and citizenship, which can give you an advantage the North Atlantic Ocean, east-southeast of Puertoexpansion Rico on business and tax relief among
Be of outstanding character; Hold no criminal record; Have excellent health; ARTON
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Have a high personal net worth;
Fast processing within 3-4 months;
TIME DIFFERENCE
Reside (with the family members who are included UTC -4 Inclusion of dependent children under 25 years, in the application) in the country for a minimum and TOTAL AREA dependent parents over 65 years; of 35 days within a period of 5 years after being 442.6 km 2 No requirements to travel to Antigua & Barbuda granted citizenship. AGE DEMOGRAPHICS during the application process; 0-14: 24.7%, 15-64: 68.1%, 65+: 7.1% No interview, education or managerial
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LANGUAGEexperience required; English (official), local dialects
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Visa-free travel to more than 100 countries,
RELIGIONSincluding the Schengen Zone, Canada, UK, Population Growth Protestant, Roman Catholic Hong Kong, Singapore and others; 1.26% and other Christian
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SIMPLICITY
Updated yearly, the Arton Index is an overall assessment and comparative benchmark of the country and its investment program.
No tax on worldwide income. GOVERNMENT TYPE Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system GDP (per capita) of government and GDP (purchasing power parity) Commonwealth realm 1.605 billion USD (2012) CURRENCY East Caribbean dollars (XCD)
18,300 USD
EXCHANGE RATE 1 USD = 2.7 XCD (2012)
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3. Establish business An applicant may invest US$ 1,500,000 to establish a business and qualify to apply for citizenship. Two or more applicants can make a joint business investment where the individual threshold must equal a minimum of US$ 400,000 and the total investment must equal a minimum of US$ 5,000,000.
Applicants and their families will also have to pay
Antigua and Barbuda recognizes the following fees depending on the size ofdual the family for either of thewhich investment citizenship, can options: give you an advantage on business expansion and tax relief among PROCESSING FEES other benefits: US$ 50,000: Main applicant Fast processing within 3-4 months; US$ 50,000: Spouse Inclusion of dependent children under 25 years, US$ 25,000: Dependent child below 18 and dependent parents over 65 years; US$ 50,000: Dependent above 18 No requirements to travel to Antigua & Barbuda during the application process; DUE DILIGENCE FEES No interview, education or managerial US$ 7,500: Main applicant experience required; US$ 7,500: Spouse Visa-free travel to more than 100 countries, including the Schengenchild Zone,between Canada,12 UK, US$ 2,000: Dependent and 17 Hong Kong, Singapore and others; US$ 4,000: Dependent above 17 No tax on worldwide income. Biometric passport fees are US$ 300 per person.
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STEPS AND TIMELINE The following table breaks down the Antigua & Barbuda program process into six basic steps. Each step must be completed before continuing to the next.
STEP 1 Islands attracts with its mesmerizing beaches THElargest PROCESS The of the English-speaking Leeward MONTH 1 File preparation. Arton Capital issues pre-approval letter. of the finest white sand and azure waters. Join the family of celebrities who chose the island Advisory and due diligence fees are due at this step. as a place for winter houses and neighbor with Oprah Winfrey, Eric Clapton, and many more. MONTH 2
QUALIFICATIONS
STEP 2 Citizenship file submission.
WHY CHOOSE ANTIGUA STEP 3 Government’s Citizenship-by-Investment AND BARBUDA? Unit issues The Citizenship-by-Investment Program was “Approved in Principle” letter. established in 2012 making it the most recent program
The combined size of 442 sq. km and population
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STEP 4 ofin over 90,000 people, make Antigua and Investment made selected option. Payment The Program offers many benefits in exchange of several th of government fees, if applicable. Barbuda the 9 largest country by size in the requirements that applicants must meet. To qualify STEP 5 Caribbean. This economic citizenship program for citizenship in Antigua and Barbuda, applicants need Naturalization certificate is issued. to fulfill one of the investment requirements outlined facilitates you and your family’s comfort of visaMONTH 4 in the “Investment Options” section, in additionSTEP to the6 free travel to more than 100 countries. Submission of passport application. Passport issued. following criteria:
Antigua and Barbuda recognizes dual citizenship, which can give you an advantage on business expansion and tax relief among other benefits:
Be of outstanding character; Hold no criminal record; Have excellent health; Have a high personal net worth;
Fast processing within 3-4 months;
Reside (with the family members who are included in the application) in the country for a minimum of 35 days within a period of 5 years after being granted citizenship.
Inclusion of dependent children under 25 years, and dependent parents over 65 years; No requirements to travel to Antigua & Barbuda during the application process;
No interview, education or managerial Arton’s Global Citizen Programs are represented experience by: required; Visa-free travel to more than 100 countries, including the Schengen Zone, Canada, UK, Hong Kong, and others; Arton’s Global Citizen Programs are represented by a Singapore network of Certified Partners, who are proud members and supporters of the Global Citizenship No movement. tax on worldwide income.
Certified Partner and supporter of the Global Citizenship movement.
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The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship-by-Investment Program is offered by Arton Capital Holdings, a member of the Arton Group. The above timeline is an estimate provided for information purposes only, based on experiences with past clients. Processing times and costs will vary depending on a number of factors. Arton Capital Holdings is not responsible for any changes to the estimations above; we can provide specific time and cost estimates on an individual basis. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information.
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