Astons Cases

Indian Investor and Family Obtain Greek Golden Visa via Piraeus Property Investment

The Greek Golden Visa program allows non-EU nationals to secure EU residency through real estate investment. Investors can include their spouse, children under 2, and parents, obtaining a renewable 5-year residence permit without the need for physical presence or tax residency in Greece.

How the Greece Golden Visa Became a Gateway to Europe for an Egyptian Property Developer

Ahmed has spent more than two decades in Egypt’s construction industry, successfully delivering large-scale residential projects across Cairo and Alexandria. As his company prepared to enter the European market, he required consistent, secure access to the EU and the ability to attend high-level negotiations without delays or visa constraints.

Family’s Fast-Track to Dominica Citizenship: $264K Investment Secures Global Backup Plan in Just 5 Months

Over the past five years, the global atmosphere has become increasingly tense. Political situations in many countries have worsened, prompting a growing number of people to create a “Plan B” for themselves and their families. Today, having an alternative citizenship has become a valuable form of security and freedom.

How Astons Helped a Bahraini Couple Obtain Saint Lucia Citizenship in Just 6 Months

Faisal and Amira are a couple from Bahrain. Faisal co-owns a family logistics holding with branches in the UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, while Amira runs a boutique perfume store in Manama. Because their business involves international shipments and frequent visits to Europe, they travel there regularly.

How Astons Secured Greece Residence for Three Generations of a Turkish Family

High-quality European education is one of the key priorities for many parents outside the EU. A diploma from an EU country provides strong career prospects worldwide. However, not every family is ready to send their child alone to a foreign country.

Iranian Family Secures Greek Residency to Safeguard Mobility and Prepare Their Children for European Education

In 2024, a successful entrepreneurial family from Iran partnered with Astons to access one of Europe’s most prestigious residency-by-investment programmes. Their objectives were threefold: to establish a secure legal foothold in the European Union, unlock world-class educational opportunities for their children, and guarantee that the entire family - including the grandmother - could remain together seamlessly across borders.

How Astons Secured Cyprus Permanent Residence and Tax Optimization for a London IT Entrepreneur

Several of my partners changed their tax residency to Cyprus: to keep the status you only need to spend two months a year there – but most of them eventually moved full time. When we compared our expenses and tax rates – the choice was obvious. Astons helped almost everyone, so I just passed the contact to my assistant, and everything was done turnkey, including the company setup in Cyprus.

How Astons Revived EU Business Post-Brexit with Greece Residence

After the UK left the EU, many British companies encountered unexpected obstacles: European clients began requesting VAT numbers, contracts in euros, and EU-based banking details. Business was on the verge of losing market share, and re-establishing relationships proved harder than expected.

How an Astons Client Secured Greece Residence and Non-Dom Tax Status

In 2024, the UK announced the upcoming abolition of the non-dom tax regime. This meant that, in the near future, foreign income of residents in the country would be taxed on a progressive scale – from 20% to 45%. The news was an unpleasant surprise for thousands of wealthy foreigners who had chosen the UK as their base.

Success Story: Turkish Passport and Istanbul Property with Astons

Ryan, 38, runs a business in the Middle East and frequently travels through Istanbul. Over the years, he’s gotten to know the city well, watching it grow and evolve. Recently, he decided to buy an apartment there — not just as a smart investment but also to avoid hotel stays and secure a backup plan in an uncertain geopolitical climate. Along with his property documents, Ryan also obtained a Turkish passport. Here’s how he did it.