Feod Group is an international group of companies that has been providing a wide range of immigration, consulting and business services since 1992.
Together with lawyers, Feod Group works professionally under the program for obtaining a residence permit in Montenegro, as well as under the program for obtaining citizenship by investment.
Today, Montenegro is an economically developed and politically stable region with a favorable climate and amazing nature, is the best choice for supporters of European lifestyle.
In the first quarter of 2018, the growth of the Montenegro economy was 4.5%, and the state entered the top three European countries with the highest economic growth rates.
According to the World Bank, Montenegro ranks 42nd (out of 190 countries) by the economic rating of 2018 and the ease of doing business index in 2017 with continuous positive growth:
Property tax ranges from 0.1 to 1% and depends on the purpose of housing and its proximity to the coastline.
The corporate income tax rate in the camp is 9%.
The basic VAT rate is 19%.
The tax rate on income of individuals is 9%.
Montenegro has signed double tax treaties with 41 countries.
Residence permit and citizenship of Montenegro when buying real estate
Montenegro is open to foreign investors. The legislation of the country is aimed at the development of programs for foreign citizens concerning the purchase of real estate in Montenegro, opening a business, obtaining a residence permit and citizenship for investments. Acquisition of real estate in Montenegro is an attractive investment that allows property owners to obtain either a residence permit or citizenship of Montenegro.
Montenegro started accepting applications for participation in the Citizenship for Investments program from January 1, 2019. In Montenegro, relatively low prices for real estate (real estate costs differ in different parts of the country) and low costs for housing maintenance compared to other European countries in Montenegro.
Having obtained a residence permit in Montenegro, when buying property, the applicant has the opportunity to reside permanently in the country, and the applicant’s children have the right to study at a public school (tuition is free).
Citizenship of Montenegro has a number of its advantages, such as: visiting about 125 states in a visa-free regime (or with obtaining a visa upon arrival in the country); a profitable tax system for real estate investors, a promising residential real estate market and a steadily rising rental prices.
The advantages of life in Montenegro are also:
Ecology and climate
Montenegro has a wonderful Mediterranean climate, which is characterized by the absence of long frosty winters and the opportunity to enjoy the sun and the sea all year round.
Montenegro ranks first among all European countries in environmental conditions.
Security level
The crime rate is one of the lowest in Europe, which makes Montenegrin residents feel safe.
Hospitality of the local population.
The main list of services Feod Group in Montenegro includes:
Immigration and visa:
General and specialized advice on the immigration laws of Montenegro;
Recommendations on choosing a visa, immigration category;
Translations and paperwork (legalization, apostille);
Filling in visa application forms and registration for filing documents;
Accompanying visa applications by accredited immigration lawyers;
Change, extension of the status of stay in the territory of Montenegro;
Applying for a residence permit and obtaining citizenship.
Business and legal:
Registration of companies in Montenegro (provision of secretarial services, assistance in renting an office, advice on the tax system in Montenegro);
Buying a business in Montenegro;
Registration of a trademark, obtaining a patent;
Financial and banking services – selection of the investment object, analysis, verification of business documents, opening of bank accounts, preparation of documents for receiving loans;
The choice of property, legal verification of documents, services of an independent assessment;
Carrying out the registration of the sale and purchase of the facility and providing the client with our legal support after the transaction.
The Feod Group also provides its clients with related services related to relocation and adaptation in the country: family relocation services to Montenegro, enrollment of children in schools and many others.
Elena Georghiou – Founder and Managing Director of Feod Group. Has two higher educations: the first at the Odessa State Polytechnic University, majoring in automation and computer engineering (1986) and second in the Moscow State Law Academy, majoring in law (1991). Has work experience in London i...
Elena Georghiou – Founder and Managing Director of Feod Group. Has two higher educations: the first at the Odessa State Polytechnic University, majoring in automation and computer engineering (1986) and second in the Moscow State Law Academy, majoring in law (1991). Has work experience in London immigration law firms. Is a regular participant in seminars and trainings on immigration, corporate and private law of the European Union. Elena Georghiou has more than 25 years of legal experience and heads the specialized Residency and Citizenship practice across European countries, UK and USA advising HNWIs and their families on:
immigration planning;
consultations on obtaining alternative (second) citizenship;
Residency and Citizenship by Investment;
business immigration;
preparation of appeals, working with complex immigration cases.
She advises individuals and corporate clients for wealth/business structuring and assets protection. Central to her Managerial role in the company she initiated and united high level lawyers and other top professionals around the word in order to provide Feod Group clients with bespoke level of legal and business services word wide, keeping the staff focused on the opportunities and challenges faced by each individual client. Speaks Russian, Ukrainian, English.
