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Investment Immigration

In a world interconnected by globalization, investment immigration provides our clients with access to diverse opportunities, including expanded business prospects. HLG stands out for its proven legal expertise to advise and help you make the right move. Our clients benefit from decades of specialized legal expertise in over 30 Residency and Citizenship by Investment Programs, upholding meticulous attention to detail and personalized guidance tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of each of our clients.

Mobility Beyond Borders: A Multistep Process

Investment immigration is not merely about financial transactions; it involves understanding and adapting to the legal, cultural, and business environments of the target country. At HLG, we pride ourselves on our deep integration into the cultures and legal frameworks of the countries we operate in. This enables us to provide tailored solutions that address the unique needs of our clients.

Businessmen, VIPs, and Dependents Programs

For business professionals and VIPs, investment immigration programs offer a fast-track route to acquiring citizenship or residency. These programs often extend benefits to dependents, ensuring that families can relocate together.

Key Benefits:

Global Mobility: Enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to numerous countries.
Business Opportunities: Expand your business operations into new markets with favorable legal and tax environments.

Quality of Life:

Gain access to superior healthcare, education, and lifestyle options.
Investment & Entrepreneur Programs

Investment and entrepreneur programs are designed for individuals willing to invest a substantial amount of money into the economy of the target country. These investments can be in the form of starting a new business, investing in existing businesses, or purchasing government bonds.

Key Benefits:

Economic Contributions: Contribute to the economic development of the host country while securing your residency or citizenship.
Business Expansion: Leverage new markets and opportunities for business growth.
Diverse Options: Choose from a variety of investment options tailored to your financial capabilities and business interests.

Legal Considerations

Understanding the legal landscape of investment immigration is crucial for a successful transition. At HLG, we provide expert guidance on foreign exchange laws, estate planning, and other legal aspects to ensure compliance and optimize benefits.

Foreign Exchange Law

Navigating foreign exchange laws is a critical aspect of investment immigration. Different countries have varying regulations on the transfer of funds across borders, and non-compliance can result in significant penalties.

Key Points:

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all financial transactions comply with the target country’s foreign exchange regulations.
Optimized Transfers: Utilize legal avenues to optimize the transfer of funds, minimizing costs and maximizing benefits.

Estate Planning

Effective estate planning ensures that your assets are protected and efficiently transferred to your heirs. This becomes even more important when dealing with cross-border assets.

Key Points:

Asset Protection: Safeguard your assets from legal and tax liabilities.
Efficient Transfer: Ensure a smooth and legally compliant transfer of assets to your heirs.
Tax Optimization: Leverage international tax treaties and regulations to minimize tax liabilities.

Citizenship by Investment

Citizenship by investment (CBI) programs offer a fast-track route to acquiring citizenship in a new country through significant financial contributions. These programs are particularly popular among HNWIs seeking greater global mobility and business opportunities.

Key Benefits:

Expedited Process: Obtain citizenship within a relatively short timeframe.
Global Mobility: Gain visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to a large number of countries.
Enhanced Opportunities: Unlock new business and personal opportunities in the host country.

Real Estate Investment

Investing in real estate is a popular option for those seeking residency or citizenship through investment. Many countries offer residency or citizenship to individuals who invest in real estate, making it a viable option for diversifying investment portfolios.

Key Benefits:

Tangible Asset: Secure a tangible and potentially appreciating asset.
Lifestyle Upgrade: Access premium living conditions and amenities.
Investment Diversification: Diversify your investment portfolio with international real estate.

Residency Planning

Residency planning involves securing a residency permit in a foreign country, offering numerous benefits without the commitment of full citizenship.

Key Benefits:

Flexible Living Arrangements: Enjoy the benefits of residency without renouncing your original citizenship.
Access to Services: Gain access to healthcare, education, and other public services in the host country.

Legal Residency: Benefit from legal residency status, which can be a stepping stone to citizenship.

Investment immigration is a powerful tool for enhancing global mobility, securing new business opportunities, and improving quality of life. At HLG, we are committed to guiding you through every step of the process, ensuring a seamless transition into your new country of residence or citizenship.

Ready to explore the possibilities? 

Contact us today to learn more about how investment immigration can transform your future.

Business Law

Our team of experienced attorneys offer a full spectrum of business law services that encompass every stage of your company’s journey, from its inception to the expansion of its footprint through representative offices or branches. Our tailored legal solutions align with your business objectives meeting multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements.

Advice on Mining, Forestry, and Environmental Law Issues

HLG provides knowledgeable, reliable and prompt legal advice on all aspects of mining, forestry and environmental law. Our clients include exploration, development and operating companies, engineers and contractors for supplies and services. HLG acts as a bridge between the applicable regulators and mining companies or their technical consultants. We have offices in Canada, which is renowned as the leading nation in the global business of mining, as well as a strong presence throughout Asia, enabling our clients to access our full range of expertise.
HLG can help your business navigate complex foreign laws and regulations, customs, tariffs and bureaucracy to make sure that you accomplish all of your goals and eliminate any unpleasant surprises. With laws and practices differing between two countries, we provide an integrated cross-border legal counsel rather than leaving our clients with the challenge of reconciling advice from separate firms on either side of the border.
HLG provides clients with cost-effective, expert advice as well as innovative solutions for both simple and complex transactions. We handle commercial transactions and contracts, distribution and licensing agreements, formation of corporations, partnerships and trusts, private business acquisitions and dispositions, joint venture establishments and shareholders’ agreements.
From English Common Law countries to Civil law jurisdictions, we provide you with assistance in forming a company and the support services required (licenses and accountancy) in almost any country in the world.
With IP law constantly changing and varies widely from country to country, it is advisable to seek professional counsel before making important intellectual property and licensing business decisions. HLG can advise in the clearance, protection, transfer, licensing and enforcement of intellectual property rights and in the review, drafting and negotiation of all related agreements of clients across a wide range of industries. We draft, review, interpret and negotiate agreements which define the nature and scope of intellectual property rights, their ownership and their terms of use or transfer, from simple consents or releases to sophisticated licensing arrangements involving multiple rights and extensive terms and conditions. Key amongst IP protection for companies is registration of Trademarks, Copyright and Patents
HLG understands the complex world of M&As. We can help provide the right level of legal advice required to lead a successful deal.
HLG has the proven expertise and resources to provide services for real estate-related transactions, representing vendors and purchasers, landlords and tenants, lenders and developers and other parties in all manner of major commercial acquisitions and developments. We have considerable expertise in structuring cross-border and offshore transactions, including foreign investment in various real estate markets. HLG strives to ensure that your transactions close on time and on budget.

Private Client Services

HLG provides a range of advisory services related to succession planning, wealth preservation, tax planning and structuring, notarization and verification of I.D. to meet anti-money laundering regulations. We recognize the multifaceted challenges faced by our clients and we prioritize the delivery of customized solutions at the core of our services.

Labour and employment issues

HLG delivers clear, practical and results-oriented legal advice on all aspects of employment and labour laws. We offer strong, effective representation where workplace disputes arise and valuable insights into the best way to establish and implement realistic and reliable employment and labour practices.
HLG provides innovative and customised advice to clients around the world on a wide range of domestic and international tax matters. We give pragmatic tax advice that is insightful, creative and tailored to protect each client’s business interests.
HLG is dedicated to providing comprehensive, highly personalised counsel in wealth preservation strategies, family legacy, estate and tax planning. From simple wills to the most complex estate imaginable, you can preserve and transfer your wealth by working with the HLG team.
HLG can witness, certify and notarise legal documentation as well as verify your identity to comply with Money Laundering requirements for the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada and many others.

Due Diligence Services

HLG Due Diligence Service provides clients with information to facilitate decision making based on ethical and credible sources provided by third party experts. This is achieved by using a high caliber global database and investigating information which is available legally and publicly. For over 30 years, HLG has worked on achieving and maintaining a high level of integrity to facilitate global mobility of businesses, individuals, and corporations. HLG has delivered reputable and well-performing citizens to countries under the residency and citizenship-by-investment programs all over the world.

Given HLG’s global presence and dedicated legal expertise, HLG Due Diligence Service has been entrusted by individuals, companies, and partners alike.

HLG Due Diligence service will bring transparency in your business relationships and help you manage the risks related to your clients, counterparties and employees. In business it is better to know what you are dealing with rather than working with the unknown. With 24 offices around the world, HLG Due Diligence will be able to perform field investigations and explore registries locally as well as globally. Our advantage mostly resides in the fact we will be able to carry local investigations as well as exploring and investigating online databases.

By helping you build trust with your future clients, partners, providers, and employees by bringing transparency through a thorough background check, knowing your clients and counterparties’ background has become a competitive advantage over the last decade.

HLG Due Diligence will perform a screening on individuals & companies by using an extensive database gathering comprehensive information on:

  • More than 3 million entities in 250 countries and territories
  • The world’s largest politically exposed persons (PEPs) database,
  • More than 1,300 enforcement agencies,
  • Media & Public Domain
  • Sanctions and Global Sanctions lists,
  • Courts filings and company records.

***Our Due Diligence Service search is conducted in the English language as well as any local language, in addition to meeting other requirements.

Due Diligence

Passport/ID Verification

Local Registry Check

Local litigation, regulatory and bankruptcy checks

Address Verification

Graduate Verification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is investment immigration and how can Harvey Law Group help?

Investment immigration allows individuals and families to gain residency or citizenship through strategic investments. Harvey Law Group, a global leader in immigration law, offers tailored legal support for over 30 programs, guiding clients from start to finish with deep regulatory insight.

Why is Harvey Law Group a trusted partner for business immigration?

Harvey Law Group (HLG) has over 30 years of experience advising entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations on legal immigration strategies. Its global presence and local legal teams ensure compliance and success across jurisdictions.

How does HLG support high-net-worth individuals seeking second citizenship?

HLG specializes in Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs, helping wealthy individuals secure second passports for greater mobility, wealth protection, and access to international markets. HLG ensures full legal compliance and long-term planning.

Can Harvey Law Group assist with real estate-based residency programs?

Yes. HLG provides end-to-end legal guidance for real estate investment residency and citizenship programs, ensuring property eligibility, title verification, and compliance with local immigration laws.

Does HLG help with international tax and estate planning?

Harvey Law Group integrates immigration strategy with cross-border tax and estate planning. Its legal teams help clients protect assets, reduce global tax exposure, and ensure generational wealth transfer under international law.

What makes HLG’s due diligence services unique?

HLG offers deep due diligence with access to over 3 million records in 250 countries, including politically exposed persons, court filings, and global sanctions lists. This service helps clients vet partners and comply with AML laws.

Does Harvey Law Group offer business law services for global expansion?

Absolutely. Harvey Law Group supports global entrepreneurs with legal structuring, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, and international incorporation. Its multilingual lawyers ensure smooth business setup in over 20 jurisdictions.

How does HLG protect privacy and confidentiality for VIP clients?

Harvey Law Group applies strict confidentiality protocols and GDPR-compliant practices, offering discreet services for diplomats, celebrities, and business leaders who value privacy and legal precision.

What countries does Harvey Law Group operate in?

HLG has offices across Asia, North America, the Middle East, and Africa — including Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, Paris, and Montreal. Its global footprint enables seamless cross-border legal services for investors worldwide.

Why choose Harvey Law Group for investment immigration?

HLG combines legal excellence, international presence, and deep policy knowledge. As a pioneer in immigration law, HLG provides secure, transparent, and effective solutions to build your future abroad.