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Fund Consulting

While Golden Visa Direct primarily supports U.S. taxpayers evaluating qualifying investments for residency by investment programs, we also provide consulting to a limited number of funds seeking to approach the U.S. market in compliance with U.S. law. The work focuses on structural alignment, regulatory posture, and investor-facing credibility rather than capital raising. These offerings include:

Support in assessing which U.S. exemptions apply, what the fund must file, and how to maintain a legally sound posture when interests are offered to U.S. investors.

Advisory on the U.S. tax characterization of offshore funds and the implications for U.S. subscribers, including how structural choices affect reporting, classification, and long term investor outcomes.

Includes evaluation of proposed or existing portfolio holdings for PFIC, CFC, or look through complications, including guidance on how those exposures interact with U.S. investor reporting obligations.

Structured guidance for fund level remediation of PFIC exposure, including identification of reporting gaps, correction of investor level tax consequences, and preparation for deemed sales and reporting that can legally support a valid QEF election.

Includes evaluation of fund issued PFIC Annual Information Statements and the underlying preparation methods to determine whether they support legally defensible QEF elections for U.S. taxpayers.

A pre-market review of whether the fund’s documentation, reporting capabilities, governance, and service providers are adequate for subscribing U.S. investors without exposing the fund to avoidable compliance or reputational risks.

Assistance in identifying U.S. tax, audit, and compliance providers suited to preparing PFIC aligned reporting, securities filings, or U.S. compliant financial statements.

A limited retainer for funds that want ongoing visibility into U.S. regulatory trends, tax developments, and investor expectations that directly affect their viability for subscribing U.S. investors. The focus is on high level interpretation of cross border risks, emerging enforcement patterns, and structural themes, not on fund specific marketing or investor outreach. This is designed for managers who want to stay ahead of U.S. complexity without carrying a full time specialist.

A complete diagnostic of any Golden Visa eligible fund or company investment under consideration. This includes: 

  • Review of governing documents, offering materials, and financial statements
  • Review of fund manager credentials, governance structure, and operational controls
  • Assessment of U.S. regulatory posture and required U.S. exemptions and filings
  • PFIC and CFC exposure analysis, including lower tier look through considerations
  • Identification of structural defects that affect U.S. investors, including gaps in U.S. aligned reporting and non-compliant information statement practices

Support structured to enable informed decisions:

  • Clear explanation of regulatory status and structural risks
  • Review of fund manager credentials, governance structure, and operational controls
  • Explanation of U.S. tax exposure under PFIC and CFC regimes
  • Direct advocacy with fund managers to obtain needed clarity
  • Coordination between the client, the fund, U.S. tax advisors, wealth advisors, and local counsel in Portugal or Italy

Introductions as requested to:

  • Immigration, tax, and estate counsel in the U.S., Portugal, and Italy
  • Financial service providers including depository banks, custodial platforms, and foreign exchange specialists

Guidance over the sixty day period for navigating a marketplace where fully compliant options may be limited. This includes scenario analysis, timing strategy, and preparation for alternatives such as:

  • Waiting for a compliant fund to launch
  • Re sequencing residency planning
  • Utilizing Portugal’s cultural donation pathway
  • Re sequencing residency planning
  • Waiting for a compliant fund to launch
  • Delaying subscription until structural defects are resolved or additional clarity emerges

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