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This material is intended to explain publicly available laws, procedures, and programs related to investor visas as published by the official governments of Georgia, Australia, the United States, and Canada.
Readers should verify all data through official immigration portals listed at the end of each section and should always seek assistance from licensed attorneys or authorized immigration agents.

The investor visa framework in Georgia is based on the Law of Georgia on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons and implemented by the Public Service Development Agency (PSDA) under the Ministry of Justice.
These rules govern how foreign nationals can obtain residence permits through business or property investment.

Official Source: Justice.gov.ge – Migration & Residence Permits

• Minimum Investment: USD 300,000
   
• Eligible forms:
   
  • Real estate purchase (commercial or residential)
     
  • Company ownership or capital contribution
     
  • Industrial or agricultural business investment
     
• The investor must demonstrate continued activity and financial results annually.
   

To qualify for permanent residence, investors must show an audit-certified business turnover (e.g., 50,000 GEL first year; 120,000 GEL by fifth year).

1. Register a company or acquire qualifying property.
    
2. Collect supporting documents: passport, criminal record certificate, investment proof.
    
3. Submit application to the Public Service Hall or PSDA.
    
4. Pay state fee (approx. 210 GEL).
    
5. Processing time: 10 – 30 days.
    

• 1-year residence permit renewable up to 5 years.
   
• Eligibility for permanent residence after 5 years of continuous investment.
   
• Family members may obtain residence permits as dependents.
   

Georgia has one of the most attractive tax systems in Europe:

• Corporate tax = 15% (only when profits distributed)
   
• Personal income = 20%
   
• VAT = 18%
  Tax-friendly environment under the “Estonian Model”.
  Reference: Revenue Service of Georgia

The investor visa is governed by the Migration Act 1958 and the Migration Regulations 1994, administered by the Department of Home Affairs.
Primary pathways:

• Subclass 188 – Temporary Business Innovation & Investment Visa
   
• Subclass 888 – Permanent Residence
   

Official Portal: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

• Investment of at least AUD 2.5 million in an approved managed fund or Australian business.
   
• Personal and business assets of at least AUD 2.5 million.
   
• Age under 55 (waivable for exceptional economic benefit).
   
• Pass points test (65+).
   
• Maintain residence in Australia for the majority of the visa period.
   

1. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)Skill Select  Skill Select.
    
2. Receive nomination by a State or Territory Government.
    
3. Prepare and lodge visa application online.
    
4. Provide business and investment evidence (financial records, audit reports, legal proof of funds).
    
5. Await decision (average 15–20 months).
    

After 2–5 years of maintaining investment and residence, holders may apply for Subclass 888 permanent visa.
Dependents included.

Resident investors are subject to Australian income tax on worldwide income.
Reference: Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

Created by the Immigration Act of 1990, the EB-5 Program grants lawful permanent residence to qualified foreign investors.
Administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Official site: USCIS EB-5 Program

• USD 800,000 (minimum) if in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA).
   
• USD 1,050,000 outside TEA.
   
• Must create 10 full-time U.S. jobs.
   
• Funds must be lawfully sourced and traceable.
   

1. File Form I-526E (Immigrant Petition by Investor).
    
2. Upon approval, apply for immigrant visa (DS-260) or adjustment of status (I-485).
    
3. Receive conditional Green Card (2 years).
    
4. File Form I-829 to remove conditions after job creation proof.
    

Investors may use approved Regional Centers that pool funds into job-creating projects.
Updated list: USCIS Regional Centers

• Conditional permanent residence → full Green Card after 2 years.
   
• Spouse and unmarried children < 21 eligible.
   
• Tax obligations on global income once resident.
  Reference: IRS – U.S. Taxpayers Living Abroad
   

Canada’s main federal route is the Start-Up Visa Program, created to attract entrepreneurs who bring innovation and job creation.
Each province also runs its own Entrepreneur or Investor Stream under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
Official portal: Government of Canada – Start-Up Visa

• Letter of Support from a designated organization (venture capital, angel group, or incubator).
   
• Investment thresholds:
  • CAD 200,000 (Venture Capital Fund)
  • CAD 75,000 (Angel Investor Group)
  • No fixed amount if accepted by a Business Incubator.
   
• Ownership: applicant must hold ≥ 10% voting rights.
   
• Language proficiency: CLB 5 (English/French).
   
• Proof of settlement funds.
   

Each province sets distinct capital and experience requirements:

• Ontario: CAD 600,000 min. investment + 3 years experience (OINP Entrepreneur Stream)
   
• British Columbia: CAD 200,000 min. investment + net worth CAD 600,000 (BC PNP)
   

1. Secure support letter or provincial nomination.
    
2. Submit application online to IRCC.
    
3. Medical & police clearance.
    
4. Receive Permanent Resident (PR) status.
    

Permanent Residents must declare worldwide income to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Reference: CRA – Tax for Newcomers

Country Minimum Investment Path to Permanent Residency Processing Time Key Authority

Georgia USD 300,0005 years continuous investment1–

2 months Ministry of Justice 

Australia AUD 2.5 million After 5 years (Subclass 888)15–20 months Department of Home Affairs

United States USD 800k – 1.05 M2 years → Green Card18–30 months USCIS

Canada CAD 75k – 600k (depending stream)Immediate PR (SUV) or 2–4 years (PNP)12–24 months IRCC / Provincial Govts  

• Always verify programs through official portals only.
   
• Avoid private intermediaries who claim guaranteed residency.
   
• Keep documentation proving the lawful source of funds.
   
• Engage licensed immigration lawyers registered with:
  • Law Society of Ontario (Canada)
  • MARA (Australia)
  • AILA (United States).
   

Ensure compliance with anti-money-laundering regulations under each country’s law.

This section is written solely for educational and comparative informational purposes.
STL Global (SmithTradeLand) and its affiliates are not immigration agents, financial advisers, or licensed brokers.
The information below is drawn from official government publications of Georgia, Australia, the United States, and Canada as of 2025.
Readers must verify details on the official websites provided and seek legal counsel before making any decisions.
No guarantees of residency, visa issuance, or financial returns are made or implied.

Country Primary Law / Regulation Implementing Authority Legal Basis for Residency 

Georgia Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons Ministry of Justice / PSDA Economic contribution via business or property (USD 300 000+)

Australia Migration Act 1958 / Migration Regulations 1994Department of Home Affairs Business Innovation & Investment Program (Subclass 188/888)

United States Immigration Act of 1990 (EB-5 Program)U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS)Investment in job-creating enterprise (USD 800 000–1 050 000)

Canada Immigration & Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) + Provinces Start-Up Visa & Provincial Nominee Entrepreneur Streams 

Observation:
Georgia’s system is the most flexible legally; the U.S. and Australia rely on highly codified immigration statutes with multi-tier screening; Canada’s hybrid structure merges federal innovation goals with provincial authority.

Country Minimum Investment Type of Asset Verification Required

Georgia USD 300 000Real Estate / Company Share Independent Audit Report + Bank Transfer Proof

Australia AUD 2.5 – 5 Million Managed Fund / Direct Business State Nomination + Source-of-Funds Evidence 

United States USD 800 k (TEA) / 1.05 M (Standard)Active Equity Investment Bank Records + Form I-526E Documentation Canada CAD 75 k – 600 k (depends on program)Start-Up / Entrepreneur Capital Letter of Support + Designated Org Validation 

Key Difference:
The U.S. and Australia require regulated capital programs with clear tracing of funds.
Georgia offers simplicity but demands continuous business activity.
Canada’s model relies on third-party endorsement instead of direct capital proof.

Country Initial Permit Extension / PR Eligibility Typical Processing Time

Georgia1 year residence permit Permanent after 5 years1–2 months

Australia5 years (Subclass 188)PR after maintaining investment → Subclass 88815–20 months

United States2 years conditional Green Card Permanent PR after Form I-82918–30 months

Canada Direct PR (SUV) or 2–4 years via PNP Permanent immediately or after nomination12–24 months 

Analysis:
Georgia provides fast entry but delayed permanence; the U.S. and Australia balance between economic proof and time; Canada, through the SUV, grants PR upfront, but screening is rigorous.

Country Tax Residency Trigger Corporate Tax Rate Notes

Georgia183 days physical presence15 % (distributed profits only) Estonian-style system favors retained earnings

Australia Permanent residence or > 183 days25–30 %Worldwide income tax once resident

United States Green Card status or substantial presence21 % federal + state taxes Full worldwide reporting to IRS

Canada Permanent residence≈ 26 % combined federal/ provincial Worldwide income + CRA reporting 

Observation:
Georgia offers the lowest fiscal burden.
For high-net-worth investors, the U.S. and Australia require pre-migration tax planning; Canada has strict compliance but strong treaty protection.

All jurisdictions require documentation proving that investment capital is lawfully obtained (bank statements, audit certificates, tax returns).

• U.S.: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules apply if funds are pooled.
   
• Australia: Financial Transaction Reports Act (AML/CTF obligations).
   
• Canada: Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act.
   
• Georgia: National Bank compliance with OECD anti-money-laundering standards.
   

• Misrepresentation of investment value.
   
• Non-renewal due to inactivity or tax non-compliance.
   
• Project failure in EB-5 regional centers or Australian funds.
   
• Delays from security and background checks.
   

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(Stars reflect comparative accessibility, not legal quality or endorsement.)

• Georgia: https://www.justice.gov.ge – Public Service Development Agency
   
• Australia: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au – Department of Home Affairs
   
• United States: https://www.uscis.gov/eb-5 – USCIS EB-5 Program
   
• Canada: https://www.cic.gc.ca – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
   
• Canada (CRA): https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency
   

1. Engage only with authorized immigration lawyers or registered agents.
    
2. Verify business opportunities through government-recognized investment lists.
    
3. Avoid any arrangement that promises guaranteed returns or fast-track residency.
    
4. Maintain auditable records of capital transfer and tax declarations.
    
5. Understand that STL Global’s role is informational only, not representational.
    

The global investor-visa environment reflects each nation’s economic philosophy:

• Georgia emphasizes accessibility and regional development.
   
• Australia prioritizes structured, high-value economic contribution.
   
• The United States ties immigration directly to job creation and regulatory integrity.
   
• Canada promotes innovation and entrepreneurship through federal-provincial cooperation.
   

For potential investors exploring residency through lawful capital contribution, the consistent requirement is transparency, documentation, and compliance.
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The information presented on this website regarding investment and residency opportunities in Turkey (the Republic of Turkey) is provided strictly for educational and informational purposes.
STL Global (SmithTradeLand) and its representatives are not licensed immigration, legal, or investment advisors, and do not hold any authorization from the Government of Turkey or any foreign authority to process, mediate, or represent visa or citizenship applications.

All details provided summarize publicly available regulations as published by official Turkish government agencies.
They do not constitute legal advice, an offer of investment, or any form of representation.
Readers are strongly encouraged to verify current legal requirements, fees, and procedures directly through official Turkish authorities listed below.

• Invest in Türkiye (Republic of Türkiye Investment Office): https://www.invest.gov.tr/en
   
• Directorate General of Migration Management (Göç İdaresi): https://en.goc.gov.tr
   
• Turkish Ministry of Interior: https://www.icisleri.gov.tr
   
• Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye – Official Gazette: https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr
   

STL Global’s role is limited to providing factual, publicly available information to help readers understand the general structure of investor and residency programs in Turkey.

All investment or visa activities must be pursued independently, transparently, and in full compliance with Turkish law.