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Portugal Golden Visa

Your Pathway to European Residency

  • EU Residency: Visa-free travel across 26 Schengen countries.
  • Family Benefits: Extend residency to your entire immediate family.
  • Tax Advantages: Enjoy Portugal’s favorable tax regimes.
  • Path to Citizenship: Potential citizenship after five years.
  • Proven Expertise: Backed by Mercan’s 3,700 investors and €1.2 billion in projects.
Know Who We Are

Welcome to Mercan Group

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.

Our expertise in navigating the complexities of investment and residency programs ensures a seamless process for our investors. With more than 3700 investors already enjoying the privileges of our programs and 22 hotel projects under development, Mercan stands as a beacon of trust and success in the investment world.

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Invest in the Portugal Golden Visa Program with Mercan GROUP

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. 

Key Investment Benefits

  • Investment Amount: €500,000
  • Processing time: about 18 months
  • Option 1: fixed return paid out annually and Guaranteed Buyback for the original amount.
  • Option 2: Payment of accured returns upon exit along with the Guaranteed Buyback :
  • Exit Year 8: 16% + 2% bonus = 18%
  • Exit Year 10: 20% + 4% bonus = 24%
  • Exit Year 12: 24% + 6% bonus = 30%
  • Tax on worldwide income: no
  • Language: not required
  • Education: not required

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Explore Our Exclusively Owned Project

BRIDGEVIEW GAIA HOTEL
This future 4-star hotel is the embodiment of Gaia’s urban life, where guests can embrace the city’s cultural heritage with a contemporary twist. The very essence of the project offers a holistic environment that encourages innovation and creativity to create an unforgettable journey along the banks of the Douro River. The hotel affirms itself as a canvas of vintage charm and modern trends, making this project the perfect place where past and present coexist harmoniously.
ALVOR BEACH RESORT
The Torralta Area is one of the most prestigious locations on the Algarve coast. An amazing balcony above the sea, with breathtaking views over the coastline, only a few minutes away from the historic village center, and a 10-minute walk from the Torralta beach and Três Irmãos.
PONTE DO VAU BEACH RESORT PORTIMÃO - PHASE 3
A hotel at the rhythm of the Algarve lifestyle. This beach Resort is located on the seafront just a few meters from Vau Beach. It features 3 outdoor swimming pools, a spa, gym, kids club, an exclusive private beach club close to the hotel, and a variety of relaxation areas. Its architecture, interior and exterior, was developed with respect for the surrounding environment, integrating naturally with the landscape.
Introduction

The aim of this material is to provide information of some characteristics of MERCAN PRIVATE EQUITY FUND I - FUNDO DE CAPITAL DE RISCO FECHADO (the "Fund") and is not an offering document for any securities or financial product or a solicitation of any offer to sell any security or financial product or to participate in any trading strategy. This material is intended for your analyses and your preliminary interest in receiving further documents.

Decision to Invest

Any decision to invest in the Fund should be made after reviewing the further Fund documents, which would contain material information not contained herein and which would supersede this information in its entirety, conducting such investigations as the investor deems necessary and consulting the investor's own legal, accounting, and tax advisors in order to make an independent determination of the suitability and consequences of an investment in the Fund.

No Investment Advice

MERCAN does not provide investment advice of any kind and the decision to request further detailed information about the Fund is a judgement of the investor.

Confidentiality

The information contained herein is confidential information and any unauthorized change, disclosure, reproduction, or sharing of this document is expressly prohibited, and also its disclosure can be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions. The recipient agrees that it will, and it will cause any of its directors, partners, officers, employees, and representatives to use such information only to evaluate its potential interest in the Fund and for no other purpose.

Suitability and Risks

Investing in the Fund is speculative, not suitable for all investors, and intended for experienced and sophisticated investors who meet the required qualifications and who are willing to bear the high economic risks of such investment, which can include, but are not limited to: loss of all or a substantial portion of the investment; lack of liquidity in that there may be no secondary market for the securities and none is expected to develop; restrictions on transferring interests in the Fund; and potential lack of diversification and resulting higher risk due to concentration.

Conscious Decision to Invest

Investing in the Fund must be a conscientious decision and the Investor must evaluate if he is in position to proceed with the investment or not, at the sole risk and responsibility of the Investor. This material is not intended to provide, and should not be relied upon for, any specific investment strategy.

Forward-Looking Statements

This material can contain forward-looking statements, which give current expectations of the Fund's future activities and future performance. Any or all forward-looking statements in this material may turn out to be incorrect. They can be affected by inaccurate assumptions or by known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are believed to be reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurances that the forward-looking statements included in this discussion material will prove to be accurate.

No Obligation to Revise Statements

In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation that the objectives and plans discussed herein will be achieved. Further, no person undertakes any obligation to revise such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Informative and Non-Binding Nature

All the information provided by MERCAN in this material on the Fund is merely informative and non-binding, intended only to publicize the existence of the Fund, and official information on the Fund should be requested from the Fund's marketing entity. This document is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon.

Accuracy and Responsibility

While all of the information in this document is believed to be accurate, we make no express warranty as to the completeness or accuracy of the information, nor can we accept responsibility for errors appearing in the document. None of the Fund's service providers shall assume or otherwise have any responsibility or any liability whatsoever to recipients, recipients' affiliates, or any of recipients' affiliates' directors, officers, managers, employees, or representatives resulting from the use of the information and material contained in this presentation.

Regulatory Compliance

Interests in the Fund will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state or non-U.S. securities laws, or with any non-U.S. securities regulator, and the Fund will not be registered under the U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The securities described herein have not been recommended by any U.S. federal or state or non-U.S. securities commission or regulatory authority, including the Securities and Exchange Commission. Furthermore, the foregoing authorities have not confirmed the accuracy or determined the adequacy of this document. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

Terms and Conditions

The terms and conditions of this disclaimer may be subject to change without notice and if any provision of this disclaimer is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.

Mercan Group operates globally and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Our line of business includes assisting with investments, permanent residency applications, employment, student visa applications, and phone consultation services.