Dixcart has been providing professional services to high and ultra high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs and UHNWIs) and their families for 50 years. What makes you unique?

One reason for our uniqueness is that we are an independent firm and have been in existence for 50 years, which means that we have experience in these fields.

We believe there is no single approach to businesses, families and HNWIs. Each client is different and we have the right staff to create the best solutions.

Can you tell us about the recent changes to the Golden Residence Permit Programme in Portugal that have been made for 2022?

The Golden Visa Residency Programme changed as of the 1st of January 2022. The changes that came into force at the beginning of this year included limitations on where investment properties can be located and an increased investment threshold for some investment routes. Currently those routes are as follows:

• There are various investment routes in property starting from €280,000 up to €500,000. Madeira and the Azores have become popular locations for individuals obtaining their Golden Visa.

• You can invest through investment funds or venture capital funds which are designated for the capitalisation of companies, at the amount of €500,000;

• Other routes are also available, starting from €500,000, in the research or corporate front.

Why do you think Portugal has become such a popular destination for US citizens and those from non-European countries?

Portugal offers a warm and temperate climate, beautiful scenery, excellent food, great culture and entertainment. Living costs are relatively inexpensive, there is a good health service and daily flights to over 250 international destinations. The country is being re-discovered as a family and business friendly destination to relocate to, with iconic cities such as Lisbon and Porto, and stunning coastal areas, such as the Algarve. It also offers very easy access to the rest of Europe.

Thousands of  HNWIs have made Portugal their home, attracted by the lifestyle, the Non-Habitual Resident tax regime and the Golden Visa residency programme. Portuguese companies have enjoyed an internationally competitive tax framework that is also transparent, compliant and in line with best international practice.

UHNWIs tend to expect the Earth when investing in residency and citizenship. What makes Dixcart stand out to those clients?

The prospect of moving to another country can be daunting but it does not have to be. It is vital that our clients make the right decisions for themselves and their families. Our aim is very clear – to provide services and professional expertise to meet the specific needs of each client, whether an organisation or an individual. We have members of staff actually living in the main countries where we offer our services and these Dixcart employees are experienced professionals. It is this, and the quality, depth and range of the services we provide, with our exceptional trained professional staff force, that makes us different. We have offices around the world, in Cyprus, Guernsey, the Isle of Man, Malta, Nevis, Portugal (Lisbon and Madeira), Switzerland, and the UK. We are the professionals with the caring touch.