Autore: Simone Millward

Ariete on IFA Talk: Italy as an investment destination

At a glance Ariete Capital partner Michael Maxwell discussed the Italian investor visa on IFA Talk, IFA Magazine’s weekly podcast for financial professionals. Italy approves an applicant before any capital is committed, and the investment follows approval. Four qualifying routes run from 250,000 euro in an innovative company to 2 million euro in government bonds, […]

How to Move to Italy in 2026: The Residence Routes Compared

Moving to Italy

The cheapest way into Italy is the most expensive one to hold. A software engineer with a foreign employer needs to show roughly €24,790 of annual income for the digital nomad visa. She will be an Italian taxpayer from the year she arrives, and she has to prove she has paid that tax in order […]

Portugal or Italy in 2026: How Europe’s Two Leading Investor Routes Now Compare

Italy vs Portugal Golden Visa

Live session: Golden Visa 2026: Portugal vs Italy. Where should your capital go? Wednesday 30 September, 18:00 CEST / 17:00 BST / 12:00 EDT Dario Montagnese and Michael Maxwell, who have built and raised capital for investment platforms in both countries Which profile fits which program, the question this article leaves open Where each program […]

Italy Dual Citizenship in 2026: What Changed and What Stayed the Same

Italy

Italy dual citizenship in 2026 works differently than it did two years ago. Italy still recognizes more than one nationality. It still has one of the strongest passports in the world. And it still offers a clear route into the European Union for families who plan in decades, not quarters. What changed is who can […]

Italy’s 7% Flat Tax for Pensioners Now Reaches Towns That Actually Work

Italy

A quiet line in a spring law changed where a foreign pensioner can live in Italy and still pay 7% on income from abroad. Until April this year, the regime was tied to municipalities of fewer than 20,000 residents. That cap sent most applicants toward small inland villages, many of them beautiful, some of them […]

Second Residency Strategy: Why Serious Investors No Longer Stop at One

Italy

At a glance The UBS Billionaire Ambitions Report 2025 found that 36% of surveyed billionaire clients have relocated at least once, with a further 9% considering it. Henley & Partners recorded a 28% year-on-year rise in residence and citizenship applications in 2025, from clients across 100 nationalities and more than 60 programme options worldwide. Wealthy […]

Italian Citizenship by Descent Is Closing. Here’s What Replaces It.

Rome, Italy

For many families in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, and the United Kingdom, Italian citizenship by descent has long sat in the back of the mind as a quiet family asset. A passport that could be activated when a grandchild wanted to study in Europe, when a retirement plan started taking shape, or […]

Why the Wealthy Are Moving to Italy: What the Migration Is Telling Investors

Wealthy moving to Italy

Around 3,600 wealthy individuals moved to Italy in 2025. According to Henley & Partners, that puts the country third in the world for new millionaire arrivals. Only the United Arab Emirates and the United States took in more. It is a striking number. For most of the post-2008 period, Italy was held in international portfolios […]

Three Investors, Three Paths to Italy: Italian Golden Visa Case Studies

Quick read Three illustrative case studies of non-EU investors who arrived at the Italian investor visa from very different starting points: a US founder thinking about jurisdictional diversification and a Plan B for his family; an Argentine industrialist with Italian heritage navigating a residency landscape that has just changed under him; and a British woman, […]

The 4-Step Process to
Your Golden Visa

With Ariete Capital, the path to residency is straightforward and stress-free.

Steps:

  1. Select Your Investment Path – €250K startup or €500K portfolio

  2. Submit Application – With our legal & compliance support

  3. Receive Approval – Directly from Italian authorities

  4. Secure Residency – For you and your family, renewable and extendable

Why Partner with Ariete Capital

We go far beyond paperwork. Ariete Capital is your trusted investment partner in Italy, guiding every step of the journey.

What Sets Us Apart:

  • Tailored Investments: €250K innovative startups or €500K diversified portfolios
  • Full-Service Guidance: From application to approval, handled end-to-end
  • Proven Expertise: A specialized team with extensive Golden Visa track record
  • Lifestyle Concierge: Support with relocation, real estate, education, and integration in Italy

The Italian Golden Visa: Your Gateway to Europe

Italy’s Golden Visa isn’t just a permit—it’s the most elegant way to secure EU residency and safeguard your wealth.

  • Residency in Italy with full EU mobility

  • Valid for the whole family (spouse & dependents)

  • No minimum stay requirement

  • Strong legal framework, backed by the Italian government

  • Lifestyle benefits: healthcare, education, cultural heritage

Government Bonds

Ariete Capital enables applicants to obtain a Golden Visa through a €2,000,000 investment in Italian government bonds, one of the safest and most conservative options available.

The capital is allocated to BTPs or equivalent long-term instruments issued by the Italian Republic, with a maturity of at least 2 years, and held throughout the duration of the residence permit.

This path offers:

  • State-backed security, with minimal risk of capital loss

  • Passive income via interest payments

  • A clear, predictable structure requiring no active management

It’s particularly suited for:

  • Investors with low risk tolerance

  • Individuals focused on capital preservation

  • Applicants seeking the most institutionally stable route

While returns are modest, this route ensures legal residency through a structure aligned with sovereign financial instruments and minimal exposure to market volatility.

Philanthropic Donation

Ariete Capital provides access to a Golden Visa-eligible path through a €1,000,000 philanthropic donation to Italian public-interest initiatives, in line with national priorities.

These contributions are made to officially recognized organizations operating in sectors such as education, culture, scientific research, and immigration support — initiatives that enrich Italy’s long-term development and social impact.

While this investment path does not provide financial return, it offers the most streamlined, low-effort route to residency, without the complexity of managing assets or holding capital at risk.

This route is ideal for:

  • High-net-worth individuals looking to combine mobility and legacy

  • Families or trusts with charitable mandates

  • Applicants who value simplicity and social contribution over financial gain

This is a donation-based investment, best suited for those seeking to align their residency goals with long-term values and public good.

Ariete Value

Ariete Capital offers a distinctive investment pathway that combines European residency with ownership in some of Italy’s most iconic companies.

Through a minimum investment of €500,000, investors acquire Class B Units in a KPMG-audited Italian entity that allocates capital across a curated portfolio of market leaders including Ferrari, Moncler, Brunello Cucinelli, Campari, and Technogym.

The strategy is deliberately structured:

  • ​70% in Italian public equities
  • 20% in alternatives

  • 10% in cash equivalents
     

This diversified allocation targets a net IRR of 9%, balancing capital preservation with growth.

Ariete provides both a legitimate pathway to Italian residency and meaningful exposure to Italy’s luxury, lifestyle, and industrial champions, making it an ideal solution for investors seeking both European access and long-term capital growth rooted in Italian excellence.

Ariete Tech Solutions

Ariete Tech Solutions, the technology division of Ariete Capital, offers a Golden Visa–eligible investment through a €250,000 position in a certified innovative startup helping mid-market and enterprise clients across Europe adopt AI safely and within the boundaries the EU AI Act now imposes.

The company delivers five service lines built around AI adoption and compliance: corporate AI education and literacy training, adoption and implementation advisory, AI governance and risk-classification frameworks, architecture advisory for organisations building AI capability in-house, and proprietary subscription software developed in-house and sold to market.

The model is proven:

  • Recurring revenue: paying clients on fixed monthly retainers, plus project-based engagements delivered and closed
  • Regulatory tailwind: demand driven by AI Act obligations on literacy, governance and documentation
  • Proprietary tools: subscription software developed in-house and sold as a scalable product line
  • Disciplined capital use: a Lombard facility funds capex and opex without liquidating the underlying securities portfolio

Investors receive equity in a growing AI advisory and software business at the intersection of enterprise AI adoption and regulatory compliance. The structure is professionally managed and fully compliant, with clear liquidity pathways through strategic exits or public offering.

This is a residency-eligible investment designed for HNWI with a long-term perspective, focused on preserving capital while securing Italian residency through a transparent, institutionally governed structure.

Do you qualify?