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B U L G A R I A

INVESTMENT IMMIGRATION PROGRAM

YOUR DOORWAY TO EUROPE

Bulgarian legislation provides Non- European Union citizens with various opportunities for residing in the country. The Bulgarian Investment Immigration Program (BIIP) grants citizenship upon

• btaining government

securities - safe and secure financial solution. ALL family members

• f high-net worth individuals

receive Bulgarian Permanent Residence Permit and a Bulgarian Passport and thus access to healthcare. the bulgarian investment immigration program (BIIP) is the most competitive immigration scheme in europe.

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investor-friendly Bulgaria:

Bulgaria is a growing economy and government is working hard to position the country as an investor friendly destination ALL PERSONAL AND CORPORATE INCOME IS TAXED AT 10% WHILE INCOME FROM FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS IS TAX FREE BULGARIA IS FINANCIALLY STABLE WITH ONLY 32% OF DEBT TO GDP RATIO WHILE DIRECT FOREIGN INVESTMENTS IN 2015 ARE HIGHER THAN IN 2014 PROPERTY ACQUISITION IS NOT NEC- ESSARY FOR APPLYING INTO THE CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM

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why chose the bulgarian program?

IT IS THE MOST COMPETITIVE CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM IN EUROPE EUR 512,000 WORTH OF GOVERNMENT BONDS FOR QUALIFYING AS INVESTOR FAST AND EASY PROCEDURE PERMANENT RESIDENCY IN 6M No language requirements No requirement to stay or reside in the country Legal assistance financial guidance we can help with additional loan if you do not have the required cash for the purchase of the securities

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• ther immigrant investor programs

# Investment requirements score (10 highest - 1 lowest); Based on comparing minimum investment, investment maturity, more than a single option, job creation requirement € minimum investment required LEGEND 3 the most competitive immigrant investor program UK #9 € 1 562 730 PROPERTY PURCHASE & RESIDING REQUIRED IE #8 € 1 240 991 PROPERTY PURCHASE REQUIRED CY #7 € 3 126 210 PROPERTY PURCHASE REQUIRED BG #6 € 512 000 PROPERTY PURCHASE not REQUIRED GR #5 € 303 439 PROPERTY PURCHASE REQUIRED #6 4

PERMANENT RESIDENCE CARD REQUIREMENTS:

• btain securities for EUR 512,000 in one of

the following methods:

The acquisition of shares in a Bulgarian company listed on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange (according to the item 6 letter A) The acquisition of Government bonds (according to the item 6 letter B) By investing the same amount via licensed credit institution under Managed Account agreement for a period of not less than 5 years (where the sum cannot be used to secure loans from other credit institutions in Bulgaria over the same period). An investment in a private equity fund. The Fund is fully guaranteed and secured by ownership over assets – real estates, land, company shares, etc.

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we can help with additional loan if you do not have the required cash for the purchase of the securities

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At least 1 year of Permanent Resident status based on one of the investment

• ptions above.

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TO OBTAIN BULGARIAN CITIZENSHIP IN EITHER 60M OR 18M YOU NEED

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• btain securities for EUR 1,024,000) under the same

legal conditions as the initial investment

• btain securities for EUR 512 000 in the capital of a

Bulgarian company which implements a priority investment project certified under the Investment Promotion Act.

AFTER 60 months FROM PRC ISSUE AFTER 18 months FROM PRC ISSUE

REGULAR TRACK vs FAST TRACK:

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REGULAR TRACK REQUIREMENTS & PROCESS:

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5

MONTH 1 MONTH 3

STEP 9 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8

MONTH 4-6 MONTH 13-15

STEP 10

MONTH 60

MEETING THE IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT FOR PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION FILE PREPARATION, CERTiFICATION AND LEGALIZATION OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, SIGNING OF AGREEMENT TO OPEN CLIENT ACCOUNT ON CLIENT'S NAME APPOINTMENT IN A BULGARIAN CONSULATE FOR DOCUMENT PREPARATION & APOSTILLING OF DOCUMENTS APPLICATION FOR VISA D BASED ON CERTIFICATE OF INVESTMENT PERMANENT RESIDENCE APPROVED, FOLLOWED BY A 2ND TRIP TO BULGARIA: RECEIPT OF BULGARIAN PERMANENT RESIDENCY CARD (3 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION) SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR BULGARIAN PR CARD VISA D GRANTED, FOLLOWED BY A 1ST TRIP TO BULGARIA SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCY CERTIFICATE (PRC) SIGN AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF GOVERNMENT BONDS ISSUE OF CERTIFICATE FOR THE INVESTMENT MADE BY INVEST BULGARIA AGENCY SIGNING CONSULTING CONTRACT AND PAYING FEE TRANSFER THE FUNDS APPLICATION FOR BULGARIAN CITIZENSHIP -INTERVIEW CITIZENSHIP IS GRANTED (RECEIPT OF BULGARIAN PERSONAL CARD)

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STEP 9 STEP 10

FAST TRACK REQUIREMENTS & PROCESS:

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5

MONTH 1 MONTH 3 MONTH 12

STEP 11 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8

MONTH 4-6 MONTH 13-15

STEP 12

MONTH 18

MEETING THE IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT FOR PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION FILE PREPARATION, CERTiFICATION AND LEGALIZATION OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, SIGNING OF AGREEMENT TO OPEN CLIENT ACCOUNT ON CLIENT'S NAME APPOINTMENT IN A BULGARIAN CONSULATE FOR DOCUMENT PREPARATION & APOSTILLING OF DOCUMENTS APPLICATION FOR VISA D BASED ON CERTIFICATE OF INVESTMENT PERMANENT RESIDENCE APPROVED, FOLLOWED BY A 2ND TRIP TO BULGARIA: RECEIPT OF BULGARIAN PERMANENT RESIDENCY CARD (3 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION) SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR BULGARIAN PR CARD VISA D GRANTED, FOLLOWED BY A 1ST TRIP TO BULGARIA SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCY CERTIFICATE (PRC) SIGN AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF GOVERNMENT BONDS ISSUE OF CERTIFICATE FOR THE INVESTMENT MADE BY INVEST BULGARIA AGENCY SIGNING CONSULTING CONTRACT AND PAYING FEE TRANSFER THE FUNDS TRANSFER ADDITIONAL FUNDS APPLICATION FOR BULGARIAN CITIZENSHIP -INTERVIEW CITIZENSHIP IS GRANTED (RECEIPT OF BULGARIAN PERSONAL CARD) SIGN BY PROXY SECOND AGREEMENT, ISSUE OF CERTIFICATE FOR THE SECOND INVESTMENT

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HOW CAN WE HELP YOU:

LEGAL FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATIVE

Review & preparation of VISA documents Assistance in document legalization @ country of origin Application package assistance Application completion & review Permanent Residence documentation filing VISA documentation filing Travel arrangements for recepit of Permanent Residence documents & status Family Member VISA status filing FastTrack filing (if applicable) Dept of Justice filing for Bulgarian Passport Financial institution account opening Anti-Money-Laundering clearing Assistance with loan (if needed) (3.00-5.00%p.a.) Purchase of financial instrument (gov't bonds) Securities & funds custody Investment Certificate issuance Loan maintenance & servicing Proper Investment documentation management Sale of financial instruments @ end of program Communication with all Gov't Agencies Record maintenance Assistance with mandatory Residence Ad- dress during application Assistance with Rental Agreements Assistance with mandatory Insurance Policy Assistance with document translations & legalizations in Bulgaria and country of

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