IMI Podcasts

By Christian Henrik NesheimBusiness Investing

IMI Podcasts episodes

February 25 They Lied to You About French Visas and Citizenship
IMI Pro Charlie Maggi, a French citizen himself, dismantles 17 myths about France's golden visa framework, its €300,000 investor pathway, and taxes that stop most applicants cold. From a two-year citizenship route for graduates to a no-minimum-stay residence card with full Schengen access, this is the EU golden visa hiding in plain sight.
Read the full article "17 Misconceptions About France’s Residency Framework and Its Investor Visa" here.
14 min
February 25 Canada Ended the Start-Up Visa, It Did Not End Entrepreneur Immigration
Slava Apel argues the SUV's flaws killed it, but Canada's entrepreneur immigration model is being rebuilt, not abandoned.
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11 min
February 24 The Family Math: Which CBI Programs Deliver the Lowest Cost Per Passport?
Same family, twelve programs, wildly different per-passport costs. The cheapest option depends on how many children you have.
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19 min
February 24 Shakira Paid €22 Million Because of This Tax Myth
Think you can avoid taxes by staying under 183 days per country? The reality is far more complex, and getting it wrong could cost you fines, penalties, back payments, and a whole lot of stress. Shakira is the perfect case study. Here's what tax authorities in 5 major countries look for when they claim you as a resident.
Read the full article "Why the 183-Day Tax Rule Works Differently in Every Country" with details here.
11 min
February 24 AIMA Launches Online Renewal Portal for Portugal’s Golden Visa Holders
Portal goes live amid persistent technical glitches; in-person visits limited to biometric data collection.
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5 min
February 23 Moreno Wants Americans to Pick One Passport. The World Moved On Decades Ago
The Exclusive Citizenship Act arrives six decades into a global liberalization trend that shows no sign of reversing.
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11 min
February 22 Flag Theory is Dead. HERE'S Its Replacement
This updated flag theory framework turns compliance infrastructure into personal sovereignty across multiple jurisdictions. Learn why Americans now represent 50% of migration firms' fastest-growing demographic, how one citizenship can unlock 30 nations (not just one), and which asset architecture makes your wealth un-freezeable.
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11 min
February 22 Non-Dom Regimes Explained: UK, Ireland, Italy, and Beyond
The UK abolished its 226-year-old non-dom regime in April 2025, but the concept lives on elsewhere. Some countries offer distinct ways to shield foreign income from local taxation.
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10 min
February 22 Soil, Blood, and Money: Citizenship’s Three Foundations Are Shifting
Birthright and descent citizenship are retreating across the developed world. Only one acquisition doctrine is expanding, and governments keep lining up to sell it.
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10 min
February 21 The 10 Countries That Still Tax Wealth: Rates, Rules, and Who Pays
Only a handful of countries still tax net wealth directly, but the details vary wildly. A guide to who pays, how much, and what counts.
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23 min

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IMI's podcasts include the Mobility Standard, where we interview investment migration industry figures, as well as news summaries and articles from imidaily.com.