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Your global partner in a changing world
Diversify before you need to
Residency and citizenship programs, company structuring, international banking, real estate due diligence and consulting, plus everything after you arrive, from licences and permits to your yearly tax filings. One team, clear fixed fees, and expert work done efficiently from start to finish.
Residency and citizenship
All programs
Programs we offer
South America
Paraguay
None, or from US$70,000
- Path to permanent residency
- Approx. 3 to 9 months to approval
- Genuine ties expected
- Spouse and children
Middle East
United Arab Emirates
None, via a company
- 2 or 10 year residency
- Often 2 to 6 weeks
- Visit to apply; no stay rule on the Golden Visa
- Spouse, children and parents
Central America
Panama
None on a pension, or from US$200,000
- Provisional or permanent
- Approx. 1 to 6 months
- Visits to apply
- Spouse and children
Caucasus
Georgia
None, via a business
- Temporary or permanent
- Approx. 1 to 2 months
- No minimum stay
- Spouse and children
South America
Uruguay
No investment
- Permanent residency
- Approx. 6 to 18 months
- Live there for citizenship
- Spouse, partner and children
Caribbean
St Kitts and Nevis
From US$250,000
- Direct citizenship
- Approx. 5 to 9 months
- None at present
- Spouse, children and parents
Caribbean
Antigua and Barbuda
From US$230,000
- Direct citizenship
- Approx. 10 to 18 months
- 30 days in first 5 years
- Spouse, children, parents and siblings
South Pacific
Vanuatu
From US$130,000
- Direct citizenship
- Approx. 2 to 4 months
- No visits required
- Spouse, children and parents
New program
Africa
São Tomé and Príncipe
From US$90,000
- Direct citizenship
- Approx. 2 to 4 months
- No visits required
- Spouse and children
Europe and Asia
Turkey
From US$400,000
- Direct citizenship
- Approx. 6 to 12 months
- None; usually one short visit
- Spouse and children under 18
Central America
El Salvador
From US$1,000,000
- Direct citizenship
- Approx. 6 weeks to approval, approx. 3 months to a passport
- None; a visit may be needed for the passport
- Spouse and children
Opening soon
South America
Argentina
From US$350,000
- Direct citizenship
- Not yet published
- No visits required
- Spouse and children up to 25
Why Astute Expat
One team across every border
Our local team in each jurisdiction covers everything it requires, from lawyers and accountants to banking. We plan it all as one, then carry it out from start to finish.
- Gathering your documents
- Official translations
- Apostilles
- Every application form
- Government appointments
- Filing and follow up
- Company formation
- Bank introductions
- Legal advice and contracts
- Real estate due diligence
- Tax filings and compliance
- Updates until it is approved
Our clients
Who we work with
Most people come to us for one of these reasons, and many for more than one.
Tax residency
People in high tax countries looking to legally lower their tax, in some cases to zero.
Residency
Those looking to establish a permanent home overseas, with the right to live and work there long term.
Plan B
Those who want a backup option ready if they ever decide to leave. Programs and rules change over time, so it is far easier to arrange one calmly, well before you might need it.
Second citizenship
Families who want a second passport for themselves and their children, for life.
Company structuring
Business owners who need companies and banking that match their tax residency and citizenship goals.
Entrepreneurs starting out
You may not be paying much tax yet, but you know one day you will be. Plant the seeds now, on a modest budget.
Sovereign individuals
Those who value their freedom above all else. Multiple passports, multiple residencies and advanced company structures, arranged so that no single country holds all the cards.
Strictly confidential. We never disclose who our clients are, and we never share your information. Your documents and details are handled through secure systems, because we know this is sensitive information about your life, not just paperwork.
Meet the founder
Jeremy Hartley
- 15+ years in businessFrom his first business as a teenager, selling on eBay out of his mother’s garage, to founding, growing and operating multi million dollar companies
- 7 figure exitsBuilt and successfully exited multiple seven figure companies in ecommerce and construction
- 10+ years of travelMore than 60 countries visited and 7 lived in, learning first hand how each country really works, from the government offices to the banks
- 5 languagesPicked up through years of travel and establishing himself in countries across three continents
- Local teamsLawyers, accountants, real estate and buyer’s agents in every country we work in, built up over years on the ground
- Hands onPersonally invested in every client’s plan, and has been through the programs himself, so he knows them from the inside
After more than 15 years founding and operating businesses in Australia, which led to multiple seven figure exits, Jeremy realised that to keep growing at the pace he wanted, without being held back, he would have to find new opportunities beyond one country. So he moved abroad and restructured his life and businesses from the ground up.
He did most of it himself: the residencies, the banking, the company structures and the paperwork in other languages. Along the way he realised how difficult it is to get right without someone who has been through it, and how costly a single mistake can be. His one regret was not making the move sooner, after years of paying so much and receiving so little in return. That is why Astute Expat was born. Because the smartest move is the one you plan before you need it.
Jeremy takes this work extremely seriously. Moving your residency, citizenship or company is one of the biggest decisions you will make, and he wants to get it right for you: honest advice, clear costs in writing, and a plan that still holds up years from now. He is genuinely passionate about this work, and still counts himself lucky to have built a business that can change people’s lives so profoundly.
Analysis and news
The Brief
United Arab Emirates · Economy
Paraguay · Economy
Paraguay’s power play: cheap hydro and the AI race
Paraguay produces far more clean electricity than it uses. Bitcoin miners found it first. Now the AI industry is arriving, and the government wants a seat at the table.
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Global · Economy
The Revolut outage: why you need a backup bank
A power fault at a Google Cloud data centre left millions of UK customers unable to pay or withdraw cash for much of Tuesday. The case for a second bank in a second country has rarely been clearer.
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Panama · Tax
The EU takes Panama off its list of non cooperative tax jurisdictions
After more than six years on the EU’s tax blacklist, Panama moved to the lighter “state of play” annex on October 9. What the list is, why Panama was on it and what changes for companies, banks and residents.
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Argentina · Citizenship
Argentina puts a price on citizenship: US$350,000
Unveiled in Paris on October 2, Argentina’s citizenship by investment program will take a US$350,000 Treasury contribution or an US$800,000 bond, with applications expected before the end of 2026.
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Turkey · Economy
Turkish inflation falls below 30 percent for the first time since 2021
Annual inflation eased to 29.73 percent in September, better than forecast and the lowest reading since November 2021. For property buyers and citizenship investors, slower price growth makes costs and rents easier to plan.
ReadDo you help people avoid their home country's taxes?
Absolutely not. Everything we do is by the book. Every program we offer is a legal route run by the government of that country, and we follow its rules and the rules of your home country. The licensed accountants and lawyers in our local team file everything properly and plan each step with care, so nothing comes back to bite you years later. We never use risky or grey area tactics, and we never help anyone hide money or hide who owns what. If you genuinely move and change your tax residency, we make sure it is done correctly and on the record. We are the straight arrows of this industry, and proud of it. What we give you and your family is more choice: somewhere else to live, bank and do business, a second passport your children and grandchildren can inherit, and a plan that keeps working if one country takes a wrong turn.
What is the difference between residency and citizenship?
Citizenship is nationality: you hold the passport for life and can usually pass it to your children. Residency is permission to live in a country, with conditions such as renewals or minimum stays. Some residencies lead to citizenship after years of genuine residence; others never do.
Will a new residency lower my taxes?
It can, but only if you genuinely become a tax resident there and your old country no longer treats you as a resident. Your citizenship and the rules of the country you leave still matter, so the licensed tax advisers in our local team confirm your position before you rely on it.
Can I keep my current passport?
Often, but it depends on your home country. Many countries allow dual citizenship, while some require you to give up your original nationality when you take another. We check your position before you apply for anything.
Do I have to live in the country?
It varies. Some programs need no visits at all, some need occasional visits, and some only lead to citizenship if you genuinely live there. Each program page sets out the presence rules clearly.
How much should I budget?
Every program has an entry level investment, then government fees, background checks, translations and our fee on top, plus extra for each family member. We send you the full number in writing before you spend anything.
How do your fees work?
The first 15 minute call is free. The optional strategy session is US$500, credited against any service. After that, one fixed fee per engagement, quoted in writing.
How long does it take?
From a few weeks to over a year, depending on the program. Each program page shows a realistic timeline, and your quote includes the expected timeline for your case.
Can my partner and children be included?
Usually, but the rules differ. Ages, dependency and documents vary by program, and each family member adds fees. Every program page lists who can be included.
Can you guarantee approval?
No one honestly can. Approval rests with the government. What we can do is prepare a clean, complete application and tell you upfront if we see anything that could cause a problem.
How do you keep my information private?
Your plans are your business. We share your details only with the professionals handling your case, and we never name our clients.
Diversify Before You Need To
Start with a free 15 minute call
This is a big decision, and there is a lot of information to take in. That is why we start with a free 15 minute call: we look at your situation and your goals, then tell you which programs genuinely fit you, and which do not. We never push one program over another. If staying where you are is your best move, we will tell you that and sell you nothing.