Jane Katkova & Associates. Global Mobility Solutions. Your Speedy Gateway To The World CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT.

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1 Your Speedy Gateway To The World CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT Antigua & Barbuda

2 presents Citizenship-by-Investment Program by the government of ANTIGUA & BARBUDA With some 365 beaches of clean turquoise waters, the lush tropical islands of Antigua and Barbuda are an inviting paradise and considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. As a result, tourism is the key driver of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and generates around 60% of the island s income, with key target markets being the U.S., Canada and Europe. WHY CHOOSE ANTIGUA & BARBUDA? The Antigua & Barbuda passport is very well regarded and has excellent reputation providing its holders the following prime benefits: Fast processing within 3-4 months; Inclusion of dependent children under 25 years of age; Inclusion of dependent parents, 65+ years of age; No requirements to travel to Antigua & Barbuda during the application process; No interview, no education or managerial experience required; No physical residency requirements; No tax on worldwide income; Visa-free travel to over 130 countries, including the UK, Canada, Schengen Zone and Hong Kong (see Appendix A); Antigua & Barbuda recognizes dual citizenship, therefore you can still benefit from your current citizenship status; No language requirement.

3 CITIZENSHIP-BY-DONATION PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND Investors who make a non refundable contribution/investment to the National Development Fund established by the Government of Antigua & Barbuda will benefit by obtaining a second citizenship. The NDF is a non-profit foundation established for the purpose of supporting enterprises developing significant innovations through the provision of long term committed share capital, public/private partnerships, specific governmental projects and charitable investments in non-profit organizations which deliver services in healthcare, education, environmental management, youth development or the promotion of sport and culture. FINANCIAL DETAILS OF THE PROGRAM Non-refundable amount of investment $ The average total fees, including: 1. application 2. due diligence $ *based on the family of four 3. legal Total average cost of the program $ The passport will be valid for a period of five years and is renewable, provided that the requirements for renewal are met, including the residency requirements. Deprivation of citizenship may occur if the citizen does not spend at least 5 days in Antigua and Barbuda during the period of five calendar years after having obtained citizenship and they will not be entitled to repayment of any investment, contribution or purchase price made by them in their original application for citizenship.

4 MOUNT REAL ESTATE CINNAMON INVESTMENT INVESTMENT PROJECT Antigua and Barbuda has a long-standing history of providing luxury tourism, attracting around 45,000 visitors by private yacht every year. The highly developed tourism industry in Antigua and Barbuda makes the twin-islands a good destination for investors wishing to gain citizenship through a real estate investment. The property purchased must equal a minimum of US$ 400,000 in a pre-approved real estate development area. The investment must be maintained for a minimum of 5 years. CALLALOO CAY LUXURY SUITES Callaloo Cay is a unique luxury multi-resort project, developed in partnership with the government by an international team of world class developers and investors. This exclusive resort sits on 36 acres of prime beach-front and will offer first class facilities that cater to discerning clients. Under the Redeemable Preferred Share Offer offered by the resort, investors renounce the capital appreciation in exchange for a guaranteed return on investment after the mandatory 5 year hold period. FINANCIAL DETAILS OF THE PROJECT Amount of investment $ The average total fees, including: 1. application 2. due diligence $ *based on the family of four 3. legal Total average cost of the program $

5 MOUNT BUSINESS CINNAMON INVESTMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAMPROJECT The service sector in Antigua & Barbuda holds large potential for growth, especially in the areas of tourism, medical tourism, off shore education and business process outsourcing. Additional sectors which have room for growth include financial services, information technology, education manufacturing and logistics. Currently, tourism and the financial service sector are the largest sectors of the economy. THERE ARE TWO BUSINESS INVESTMENT OPTIONS: (1) Individual investment in an approved business of at least US$1,500,000 (2) Joint investment by at least two persons in an approved business totaling at least US $5,000,000 where each applicant individually makes at least US$400,000 investment contribution to the joint business. Applicants wishing to obtain Antigua Citizenship under Business Investment category must first seek the approval of Antigua & Barbuda Investment Authority for their proposed business investment either in an existing business or a planned business project. FINANCIAL DETAILS OF THE PROJECT Amount of investment $ The average total fees, including: 1. application 2. due diligence $ *based on the family of four 3. legal Total average cost of the program $

6 STEPS AND TIMELINE The summarized timeline presented below is based on the required process that needs to be followed by all applicants for the Citizenship-by-Investment Program in Antigua & Barbuda. The table breaks down the process into three basic steps. STEP 1 File preparation stage. Associate issues preapproval letter. Due diligence and advisory fees are due at this step. 1 month STEP 2 Submission of Citizenship Application. 1 month STEP 3 STEP 4 Approved in Principle letter is issued by the Government s Citizenship-by-Investment Unit Investing in the selected option. Payment of government fees, if applicable. 1 month STEP 5 STEP 6 Naturalization certificate is issued. Submission of Passport Application. Issuance of passport. 1 month TO QUALIFY for citizenship in Antigua & Barbuda, applicants need to fulfill one of the investment requirements outlined in the Investment Options section, in addition to the following criteria: Be of outstanding character; Hold no criminal record; Have excellent health; Have a high personal net worth; Reside with your family members included in the application in the country for 5 days minimum within period of 5 years after being granted citizenship.

7 APPENDIX A SCHENGEN TERRITORIES Anguilla Guyana Saint Kitts and Nevis 1. Austria Aruba Haiti St Lucia 2. Belgium Armenia* Honduras Saint Vincent & the 3. Czech Republic Austria Hong Kong Grenadines 4. Denmark Azerbaijan* Hungary Samoa* 5. Estonia Bahamas Iceland Sao Tome and Principe* 6. Finland Bangladesh* Iraq* Seychelles* 7. France Barbados Ireland Singapore 8. Germany Belarus* Jamaica Solomon Islands* 9. Greece Belize Jordan* South Africa 10. Hungary Bermuda Kenya* South Korea 11. Iceland Botswana Kiribati Suriname 12. Italy British Virgin Islands Kosovo Tanzania* 13. Latvia Bulgaria Laos* Togo* 14. Lithuania Cambodia* Lebanon* Trinidad and Tobago 15. Luxembourg Canada Lesotho Tunisia 16. Malta Cayman Islands Liechtenstein Turkey* 17. Netherlands Chile Lithuania Turks and Caicos Islands 18. Norway Colombia Macau* Tuvalu* 19. Poland Comoros* Madagascar* Uganda 20. Portugal Cook Islands Malawi United Kingdom 21. Slovakia Costa Rica Malaysia Vanuatu 22. Slovenia Cuba Maldives Vatican City 23. Spain Czech Republic Malta Venezuela 24. Sweden Denmark Mauritius Zambia 25. Switzerland Djibouti* Micronesia Zimbabwe 26. Liechtenstein Dominican Republic Monaco East Timor* Montserrat Ecuador Mozambique* * - Countries that require Egypt* Nauru* visa stamped on arrival El Salvador Nepal* Estonia Netherlands Antilles The list of countries is Fiji Nicaragua subject to variations Finland Niue depending on each Georgia Palau* government s policy and so Gibraltar Panama is access to these countries. Grenada Peru Guatemala Philippines QUICK FACTS ABOUT ANTIGUA & BARBUDA A favorite of European royalty, the English-speaking twin-island nation of Antigua & Barbuda has hosted the world s privileged for generations, with its laid-back elegance, turquoise waters, luxury yachts and celebrity residents. Excellent capital growth potential; A member of the OECS Countries and part of the wider Caribbean; Vastly unexplored; Provides numerous investment opportunities; 98 % literacy rate; Popular tourist destination.

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