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 GD flagGrenada

Central America & Caribbean

TR flagTürkiye

Europe

AE flagUnited Arab Emirates

Middle East

OverviewGrenada is a Caribbean jurisdiction with a Citizenship by Investment programme that uniquely supports US E-2 treaty access. Bordercase coordinates with authorised local agents.Türkiye offers a range of residency routes from short-term tourist residency to longer-term investor / family / work routes. Bordercase coordinates with licensed Turkish lawyers for filings.The United Arab Emirates is one of the most active jurisdictions for cross-border founders, remote professionals, and family relocations. It offers a wide menu of residency and company structures - federal mainland, free zone, and offshore - each with different banking, substance, and timeline implications.
Best for
  • Second passport
  • US E-2 access
  • English admin
  • Citizenship by investment
  • Cost of living
  • Regional residency
  • Families
  • Founders
  • Banking
  • Tax planning
  • Families
  • English admin
CurrencyXCDTRYAED
LanguageEnglishTurkishArabic / English
Time zoneUTC-4UTC+3UTC+4
EU memberNoNoNo
SchengenNoNoNo
Residency

Grenada routes:

  • Citizenship by Investment (CBI) via fund contribution or qualifying real-estate investment
  • Standard work permits
  • Family routes

Türkiye residency routes:

  • Short-term residence permit (1-2 years, renewable)
  • Family permit
  • Work permit - employer-sponsored
  • Student permit
  • Citizenship-by-investment via real estate or qualifying deposits / investments

Common UAE residency routes:

  • Investor / property routes via business ownership or qualifying real estate
  • Employment-based residency through a mainland or free-zone company (most common)
  • Freelance and remote-work permits where eligible
  • Golden Visa for qualifying investors, specialists, and outstanding talents
  • Dependant sponsorship for spouse, children, and in some cases parents

Quotas, thresholds, and route definitions are revised frequently and vary by emirate.

Company setup

Domestic companies and IBCs are common in international structures.

Limited Şirket (LLC) and AŞ (Joint Stock) are common structures. Notary registration, tax registration, and a tax representative are typically required.

Mainland LLCs allow trade across the UAE and government contracts; free-zone companies (DMCC, IFZA, RAKEZ, ADGM, DIFC, and others) suit international service businesses; offshore companies are limited to holding structures. Bordercase coordinates with licensed corporate-services partners in each free zone and mainland.

Banking

Banking is selective. Bordercase coordinates banking introductions through current partners.

Personal banking for residents is broadly accessible; non-resident corporate banking has tightened. Source-of-funds and ownership clarity are central.

Personal and corporate accounts in the UAE require thorough KYC, substance evidence, and clear source of funds. Bordercase prepares the documentation pack and introduces vetted banks and EMIs; final approval is the bank's discretion.

Family

CBI can include qualifying dependents.

Family reunification is supported on most routes. International schools (English, German, French, Italian) are available in Istanbul and Ankara.

Dependants - spouse, children, and in some cases parents - can be sponsored under most residency permits. Schooling, dependent insurance, and Emirates ID processes typically follow the main applicant's residency.

Risks

Risks Bordercase watches for in Grenada:

  • Programme parameters change
  • Due diligence has tightened
  • Reputational and revocation risks if information is misrepresented

Risks Bordercase watches for in Türkiye:

  • Restricted residency zones (some districts no longer issue short-term residency to foreigners)
  • Currency volatility on investment routes
  • Shifting policy on the citizenship-by-investment programme
  • Banking documentation requirements tighten regularly

Risks Bordercase watches for in UAE cases:

  • Bank account rejection - unclear source of funds, complex ownership, certain industries
  • Free-zone choice misaligned with the actual business activity
  • Substance requirements underestimated (real office, real operations)
  • Past visa rejections in any country must be disclosed and prepared for
  • Restricted nationalities for certain banking partners
Documents

Typical CBI documents:

  • Passport
  • Due diligence questionnaires
  • Source-of-funds evidence (extensive)
  • Family certificates with apostille and translation

Typical Türkiye documents:

  • Passport
  • Biometric photos
  • Proof of address
  • Proof of income or savings
  • Health insurance
  • Criminal record certificate
  • Marriage / birth certificates for family

Documents apostilled and translated to Turkish.

Typical document pack for UAE residency:

  • Passport copies (6+ months valid)
  • Recent biometric photos
  • Education / qualification certificates (attested)
  • Business plan (for investor / free-zone routes)
  • Source-of-funds evidence
  • Bank statements (6-12 months)
  • Existing company documents where applicable
  • Medical examination + Emirates ID enrolment after entry

Documents from abroad typically require notarisation and legalisation (UAE attestation chain).

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