Investment, Immigration,

Implications.

We translate residency by investment complexity into clear guidance on
fund structure, tax exposure, legal obligations, and global positioning.

U.S. investors deserve clear, balanced information about risks, fees, conflicts,
tax impact and reporting obligations before capital is committed.

Educational information only.
Not legal, tax, or investment advice.

U.S. investors deserve clear, balanced information about risks, fees, conflicts, tax impact and reporting obligations before capital is committed.

Educational information only.
Not legal, tax, or investment advice.

Evaluation Lenses

Four lenses. One disciplined process.

Fund structure

Architecture, portfolio construction, disclosure, governance, service provider roles, custody, audit, valuation, fees, conflicts.

tax exposure

PFIC and CFC classification across tiers, information reporting, IRA mechanics, and QEF AIS Validity Review.

legal obligations

How U.S. rules and cross border reporting may apply, with attention to documentation quality and process integrity.

global position

Residency rights activation and maintenance, and political or policy changes that could alter timelines or benefits.

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How It Works

No legal, tax, or investment advice.
Educational content only.

About Amy Short

Dual U.S and Portugal citizen. Founder of Golden
Visa Direct. I translate residency by investment
complexity into lawful, strategic, well structured
global access for U.S. clients.

Dual U.S and Portugal citizen. Founder of Golden Visa Direct. I translate
residency by investment complexity into lawful, strategic, well structured global access for U.S. clients.

Start With Education

Golden Visa Direct helps U.S. clients translate
residency by investment complexity into lawful,
strategic, well-structured global access through
four lenses: fund structure, tax exposure, legal
obligations, and global positioning. 

Our values are simple and operational:
client-first, clarity, integrity, compliance
honesty, accountability, and care. 

We work in plain language with documented
steps and in coordination with your advisors. 

Educational content only.
No legal, tax, or investment advice.

Golden Visa Direct helps U.S. clients translate
residency by investment complexity into lawful, strategic, well-structured global access through four lenses: Fund structure, tax exposure, legal obligations, and global positioning. 

Our values are simple and operational: client-first, clarity, integrity, compliance honesty, accountability, and care. 

We work in plain language with documented
steps and in coordination with your advisors. 

Educational content only.
No legal, tax, or investment advice.

Orient with Clarity and Context

Investment * Immigration * Implications

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