In Portugal since 2015, Mercan Group is responsible for the investment and development of 31 projects within the hospitality sector across the country with a portfolio of €1.2 billion. Our unique investments emphasize Mercan’s commitment to Portugal’s tourism sector through foreign investment, driving economic growth in the country and ensuring the best hospitality with unparalleled expertise and prime quality.
The Golden Visa grants investors and their families the right to study, live, work in Portugal, and enjoy visa-free access to 26 European Union countries. They can also apply to become permanent residents or citizens after five years (not necessarily full-time) stay.
- Investment: EUR 500,000
- Processing time: about 18 months
- Management experience: not required
- Language: not required
- Education: not required
- Tax on worldwide income: no
- Minimum time in Portugal: 7 days/year
- Visa-free travel in Europe’s Schengen Area, and the right to live, work and study in Portugal.
- Eligibility to apply for citizenship after 5 years as a legal resident
- Excellent international and Portuguese schools and universities
- Total Investment Fund: 140 M EUR
- Fund Type: Hospitality Investment
- Investment amount: 500,000 EUROS to qualify for the golden visa
- Minimum Investment time: 6 years
- 2% Fixed Return
- Guaranteed buyback
A Private Equity Investment Fund in Portugal is a specialized investment vehicle that pools capital from investors to acquire and manage private companies, aiming for profitable exits.
The investment strategy of Mercan Funds is focused in hospitality sector in Portugal. Mercan Funds shall invest in companies with a high potential for growth, appreciation on in value and profitability, operating in the hospitality sector, targeting co-investment opportunities, that promise appreciation in value over time, leveraging the Mercan group’s deep market insight and operational expertise. Investors can look forward to a diversified investment experience, with holdings spread across various hotels projects within the fund’s scope. Commitment to the Mercan funds is designed to be in line with the prerequisites of the Portuguese Golden Visa program, with a minimum investment amount of 500,000€, providing an attractive avenue for investors seeking Portuguese residency benefits along with financial returns. Additionally, the Mercan Funds underscore investor confidence with a buyback option, enhancing investment security. The Mercan Funds represent an investment acumen and hospitality expertise, offering a platform for investors to gain from Portugal’s growing tourism and hospitality industry.
- Transfer of capital of €500,000 or more for the acquisition of shares in non-real estate collective investment scheme
- The maturity at the time of the investment is at least five years
- At least 60% of the value of the Fund's investments is made in companies based in Portugal
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