Adam Blum, MBA, BBA, CSC, RCIC, IMCM (R407975) · College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants · Member, Investment Migration Council · Verify a CICC licence: register.college-ic.ca
Private guidance for global citizenship, residence and Canadian immigration matters.
Establish Residence Where It Supports Your Life
Residence by investment can create the legal right to live in another jurisdiction, sometimes with a limited physical-presence requirement. The strongest plans begin with purpose: relocation, lifestyle, business access, education, retirement or long-term optionality.
A residence permit generally gives its holder permission to live in a country under defined conditions. It does not automatically confer citizenship, a passport, unrestricted work rights or tax residence. Those outcomes depend on the program, the applicant’s conduct and the law in force over time.
Questions We Help You Examine
Do you intend to relocate, maintain a second home or preserve a future option?
How much time can you spend in the destination each year?
Which family members must be included?
Is the investment primarily a lifestyle asset, a financial commitment or both?
What are the tax, estate, reporting and business implications in every relevant country?
Is citizenship a future goal, or is residence itself sufficient?
The Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Malta, New Zealand, Panama, Portugal, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates and Uruguay.
CIPS helps clients organize the decision and coordinate the process. We work with destination-country counsel and other licensed professionals where local legal, investment or tax advice is required.
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Program rules, investment thresholds, government fees, processing practices and eligibility requirements can change without notice. Information on this website is general and does not constitute legal, tax, investment or financial advice. All applications are subject to government review, due diligence and approval. CIPS works with qualified local professionals where destination-country advice is required.
