a gateway to eu citizenship

TO EU CITIZENSHIP

A GATEWAY

Portugal

MERCAN GroupImmigration to USA, EUROPE, CANADA

European Union - 1993

Area4.48 million km2

Population+ 520 millionEst. 2017

GDP represent 25% global GDP

27 member states

60 years in Peace

Schengen Zone freely

24 official languages

EURO zone 19 countries

VIVIANE REDINGVice President – Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship

“Being a European citizen means you benefit from all the best things:

A continent at peaceThe world’s biggest economyThe freedom to move ”

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POWERFUL PASSPORTVisa-waiver to 150+ countries

FREE MEDICAL COVERAGE

FREE EDUCATIONMost of the EU countries

NON DISCRIMATION

VOTING & BEING A CANDIDATE RIGHTS

FREE MOVEMENTLive, work and study across the EU

AT A GLANCE

EU CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS

SAFETY FOOD STANDARD

EU IS A WORLD LEADER IN QUALITY OF LIFE

TO EU CITIZENSHIP

A GATEWAY

Portugal

PORTUGALLISBON▪ Capital city▪ International commercial hub

PORTO▪ 2nd largest city & Most prosperous city▪ Key industry: Tourism and Hospitality

ALGARVE▪ 3rd largest city▪ Key industry: Hi-end Service, heaven for retire

people

• Population: 10.4 MILLION• Key cities: LISBON & PORTO• World Safety Index: TOP 3• World Economy Competitiveness Index: 38/140

Portugal has around 2,500 to 3,200 hours of sunshine a year, an average of 4-6 hrs in winter and 10-12 hrs in the summer (Min: 8oC - Max: 25-28oC)

PERFECT WEATHER

Portugal ranks 12th in the best public health systems in the world, ahead of high developed countries like the United Kingdom, Germany or Sweden,(Canada 30th and USA 37th). Portuguese among the world’s healthiest people

PERFECT HEALTHCARE

Rank #16th GloballyFree studying until 18 years old.Most English fluency compared with France, Italy, Spain,…

GOOD EDUCATION SYSTEM

Porto and Lisbon namely 2 cities among Best Destinations in EuropeBest Destination for retired people from EU to move to live hereCost of Living cheaper than most European countries

BEST DESTINATION IN EUROPE

WHY PORTUGAL

Rank 4th Globally Visa free or visa on arrival access to over 160 countries and territories

POWERFUL PASSPORT

PORTO CITY✓ A WORLD HERITAGE SITE BY UNESCO

✓ A WELL-KNOWN WINERY HUB OF EU

✓ RECOGNIZED AS “THE BEST EU

✓ DESTINATION” IN 2014, 2016 & 2017

PORTO CITY✓ 13 MILLIONS TOURISTS/YEAR✓ THE EUROPEAN BEST DESTINATION 2012,

2014, 2016 AND 2017 AWARDS WINNER✓ ONE OF THE WORLD TOP 3 PLACES TO VISIT✓ ONE OF EUROPE’S HAPPIEST CITIES IN 2017✓ THE 2ND MOST EXCITING CITY IN THE WORLD✓ LEVEL 1 (LOWEST RISK) RANKING IN

PERSONAL SAFETY (US STATE DEPARTMENT 2018)

OVERVIEW OF PORTO’S TOURISM & HOSPITALITY

▪ World heritage site by UNESCO andTOP 5 of EU’s best tourist city

▪ Shortage of accommodation supply and highoccupancy rate (above 70%)

17% growth in number of visitors to Portugal(20 million visits) in 2017

77%

OCCUPANCY RANKINGS

OCCUPANCY RATEOF PORTO

GOLDEN VISAPROGRAM

PORTUGAL

▪ The FASTEST program to obtain EU residence permit through investment activity in Portugal

▪ An official Portugal government program,enacted on 8th Oct 2012

▪ By 31st July 2018, Portugal issued 17,283 resident permits to investors and their family members

GOLDEN VISA PROGRAM

S T A T I S T I C

6416 Residence Permits to Investors10867 Residence Permits to Family Members

GOLDEN VISA PROGRAM

ORGANIC LAW 2/2018

❖ The time period for a foreign national to apply for Portuguese nationality has decreased from 6 years to 5 years.

REQUIREMENTS

NO education limit

NO management experiences

NO financial proofs

NO interview

Valid passport

NO age limit

Legal residence

5 years of investment

07 days of stayValid medical insurance

THE BEST THINGS ABOUT PORTUGAL GOLDEN VISASTRENGTH

ONLY 01 YEAR TO GET PORTUGAL/EU

RESIDENCE PERMITS

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FREE EDUCATION FOR KIDS AND

PROTECTED HEALTHCARE SYSTEM FOR

PARENTS

VISA-FREE TRAVEL TO SCHENGEN AREA

(26 COUNTRIES)

LIVE, STUDY, WORK IN EU WITH FAMILY

& CHILDREN

EARN 4%/YEAR AND GET 100%

REFUND AFTER 5 YEARS

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NO WORLDWIDE INCOME TAXES

APPLY FOR EU CITIZENSHIP, FREE- VISA

ACCESS TO 150+ COUNTRIES

4% ANNUALLY INCOME:

RETURN: 422 250 €**

COSTS BENEFITS

FAST PROCESSING TIME: 6 - 8 months!

Obtain Residence Card for whole family

** May vary upon specific project

INVEST: 350 000 EURINVEST: 350 000EUR

IMT: 16 250 €IMT REFUND: 16 250 €GOVERNMENT FEES

- Varies depending on family size

OURNEWPROJECT

P O R T O

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PANORAMIC HOTEL

PROJECT

INCOME GUARANTEED -RETURN GUARANTEED!

… . Yo u r p e r f e c t c h o i c e f o r i n v e s t m e n t… . Yo u r i d e a l h o m e a w a y f r o m h o m e i n

P o r t o

IDEAL LOCATIONPANORAMIC HOTEL

THE REAL VIEWPANORAMIC HOTEL

Located at the heart of Heritage Site PORTO

PANORAMIC HOTEL

CITY OF WINEAccess direct to the City of Wine

THE CATHEDRALThe most popular attraction of the city

LOUIS BRIDGEThe iconic bridge of the city

AIRPORTOnly 20 minutes from the city center

FULL PANORAMIC VIEWEasy access to both sides of the river

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FacadePANORAMIC HOTEL

AccommodationPANORAMIC HOTEL

Restaurant & BarPANORAMIC Hotel

Astounding view PANORAMIC HOTEL

Investment overviewPANORAMIC Hotel

❖ Total project cost: 12,250,000 €

❖ Scope of project:▪ 4* HOTEL▪ 35 decorated and equipped suites▪ Added services: restaurant, pool and bar

❖ Government incentive: IMT exemption (transfer tax)IMI exemption in 5 years (annual property tax)

❖ Projected timeline:▪ Call for investors: until Dec‘18▪ Construction & soft-opening: Second Quarter/2020

INVESTMENT PLANPANORAMIC HOTEL

TOTAL PROJECT COST: 12,250,000 €CALL FOR: 35 INVESTORSINVESTMENT VALUE: 350,000 €

▪ 35 investors to become co-owners of the entire property, including of hotel rooms,restaurant, bar and pool.

▪ Certificate of Ownership to be awarded to each individual investors.

▪ 35 investment shares can be sold individually at any given time*

▪ Profits always to be kept for future return of investment.*terms & conditions applied

INVESTMENT PLAN CITIZENSHIP

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✓ INCOME GUARANTEED OF 4%/YEAR, starting from the 1st year of operation

✓ ROI AFTER 4 YEARS: €350,000 x 4% x 4 = €56,000

✓ RETURN GUARANTEED 100% AFTER 5 YEARS

EARLY EXIT PLAN

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In any cause of force majeur or personal intent, investors could opt-out of their investment:

o After 2 years: 60% of the original fundo After 3 years: 70% of the original fundo After 4 years: 80% of the original fundo After 5 years: 100% of the original fund

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SUMMARY

PANORAMIC HOTEL offers an excellent choice for investors and their family members to participate in the Golden Visa Program.

Get acceptance notice for biometric data only in 1-2 months from the date of documentation submission to SEF (Immigration and Border Service of Portugal)

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▪ A splendid project located at the heart of Porto Historic Site of UNESCO

▪ Income guarantee 4% annually

▪ 100% fund return

▪ Get Portugal/EU Passport after 5 years

▪ Live only 7 days/ year

▪ Free 7-nights of accommodation in Portugal per year for investor

and family members

SUMMARY

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Our Team and Track Records in

Portugal

www.portugal-goldenvisa.com

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• 32 investors • Success rate: 100%

• Construction started in Jul’17• The third 5* hotel in Porto

CASA DA COMPANHIA

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• 38 investors • Success rate: 100%

• Construction started in April’18• The boutique 4* hotel in Porto

SE CATEDRAL PHASE I

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• Call for 30 investors more, add up to 68 investors in a Larger Sé Catedral Hotel project

• Success rate: 100%• Construction started in April’18• Become one of the largest hotel in town

SE CATEDRAL PHASE I&II

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41Project Development Team

HOTEL MANAGEMENT

ARCHITECTURE CONSULTANT

REFERENCIA ARROJADA1989

LEAD CONSTRUCTOR

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LEAD CONSTRUCTOR

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ARCHITECTURE CONSULTANT

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AXIS HOTEIS GROUP DELIVERS TOP QUALITY SERVIC IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY

• OPERATE IN 6 PROVINCES OF PORTUGAL

• SPECIALIZED IN CHAIN OF 4 STAR HOTELS/RESORTS/SPA/GOLF COURSES

• 857 ROOMS UNDER DAILY CONTROL OF AXIS

Hotel Management

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TRACK RECORD:

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INVESTORS OBTAINED PRS IN 3 MONTHSAFTER RECEIVE APPROVAL NOTICE

WELCOME TO PORTUGAL

WELCOME HOME!

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