Can US citizens invest in a Portugal golden visa fund, and what should they check before subscribing?
Ordem dos Advogados no. 67185P, checked active on · Answered
Yes. US citizens are eligible. Check that the fund is a qualifying Portuguese non-real-estate collective investment undertaking and accepts US persons. AIMA needs unit-ownership and manager evidence, plus a Portuguese bank transfer declaration. PFIC and US tax advice belong to a US tax adviser.
David Simões Fitas, Ordem dos Advogados 67185P
Can US citizens invest in a Portugal golden visa fund, and what should they check before subscribing? The full answer
Yes. US citizens are eligible. Check that the fund is a qualifying Portuguese non-real-estate collective investment undertaking and accepts US persons. AIMA needs unit-ownership and manager evidence, plus a Portuguese bank transfer declaration. PFIC and US tax advice belong to a US tax adviser.
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