Caribbean · business
Private Island & Ultra-Prime Acquisition
Island and estate acquisition structured alongside a citizenship route
For clients acquiring a private island, a branded resort share, or an ultra-prime estate, the property and the immigration file should be structured together. Several Caribbean nations allow approved developments, including private island projects: to qualify for citizenship.
Timeline
6–18 months
Visa-free access
Residency, no passport
Residence required
Depends on the paired programme
Family included
Structured per the paired citizenship or residency programme
Investment routes
Ways to qualify
CBI-approved island development share
$2.5m
Acquisition within an approved Caribbean development, structured so the investment simultaneously qualifies for citizenship.
Freehold private island
$8.0m
Direct freehold or long-lease acquisition, held through a suitable structure, with a separate citizenship or residency application.
Why it works
Program highlights
- Island and estate acquisition paired with an approved CBI development where possible
- Holding structures through DIFC foundations, RAK ICC, or offshore SPVs
- Independent valuation, title, and environmental due diligence
- Coordination of architects, marine access, utilities, and staffing
Tax position
Ownership structure determines the tax outcome, planned case by case
Do you qualify
Eligibility requirements
- Confirmed acquisition budget and source of funds
- Jurisdiction shortlist and intended use of the asset
- Appetite for either a fully private or CBI-approved development
Questions
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