Draft:Apex Capital Partners

Apex Capital Partners is a privately held investment migration advisory firm founded in 1991. It provides services related to citizenship by investment (CBI), residency by investment (RBI), and international tax and estate planning. The company operates globally, with offices and representatives in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Caribbean.

History

The company was established by Nuri Katz, a Canadian immigration consultant who has worked with various governments on citizenship and investment policy. Since its inception, Apex Capital Partners has expanded its activities in regions offering formalized investment migration frameworks, particularly in jurisdictions with citizenship-by-investment legislation. Its focus includes supporting legal and compliance procedures associated with second citizenship and permanent residency acquisition.

Services

Apex Capital Partners provides advisory services for investment migration, with a focus on the legal, financial, and regulatory frameworks surrounding economic citizenship and residency. Its offerings include:

• Program Eligibility Assessments – Evaluating investor qualifications based on financial background, country of origin, and compliance with program requirements.
• Application Management – End-to-end assistance with documentation, legal submissions, due diligence coordination, and liaison with government CBI/RBI units.
• Family Inclusion Strategy – Structuring applications to include spouses, children, and dependents across multi-generational family planning scenarios.
• Real Estate Advisory – Reviewing investment-linked real estate projects in countries with government-approved property options, including title checks and developer due diligence.
• Tax Residency Structuring – Advising on tax residency programs and compliance for clients seeking to establish fiscal domicile in low-tax or tax-neutral jurisdictions.
• Corporate and Trust Planning – Supporting clients in forming international corporate entities, trusts, and foundations in connection with migration or estate planning goals.
• Online Gaming Licensure (Nevis) – Acting as an advisor for companies seeking business-to-business (B2B) or business-to-consumer (B2C) gaming licenses in Nevis, including regulatory guidance and KYC documentation.

Citizenship by Investment

• Antigua and Barbuda – Offers citizenship through investment in real estate or donations to government funds.
• Dominica – Provides citizenship options through economic contributions or real estate acquisition.
• Egypt – Permits naturalization through various financial mechanisms, including real estate and bank deposits.
• Grenada – Includes eligibility for E-2 visa treaty access with the United States.
• Malta – Offers citizenship under strict due diligence conditions via extraordinary naturalization routes.
• St. Kitts and Nevis – The oldest operational CBI program globally, established in 1984.
• St. Lucia – Provides several CBI investment paths including bonds and government funds.
• Turkey – Offers citizenship through real estate purchases of specified minimum value.
• Vanuatu – Grants citizenship through a contribution program administered under parliamentary authority.

Residency by Investment

• Greece – Offers permanent residency via property acquisition above a defined threshold.
• Portugal – Historically known for a Golden Visa program that included real estate and fund investments; now transitioned to limited channels.
• Cyprus – Maintains a residency program tied to investment in real estate and local economic activity.
• Anguilla – A British Overseas Territory with a residency pathway linked to local investment.

Regulatory and Government Engagement

Apex Capital Partners has participated in consultations with multiple governments in the Caribbean and beyond on the design, reform, and compliance standards of their CBI and RBI programs. The firm has provided input on:

• Program Standardization – Supporting policy dialogues aimed at harmonizing investment thresholds, processing timelines, and due diligence standards across the Eastern Caribbean.
• Risk Management Frameworks – Offering recommendations on anti-money laundering (AML) practices, source-of-funds protocols, and applicant screening procedures.
• Economic Impact Assessments – Collaborating with local stakeholders to assess the fiscal and tourism-related impacts of real estate-linked CBI programs.
• Nevis Gaming Legislation – Advising government officials in Nevis on the implementation and licensing procedures for the country's online gaming regulatory framework, including B2B and B2C licenses.
• EU and OECD Compliance Alignment – Tracking and advising on international pressure related to golden passports and residency schemes, particularly in response to EU and OECD scrutiny.
• Public Testimony and Media Commentary – Apex representatives, including its founder, have appeared in media and panel discussions on regulatory developments, often speaking on the balance between national sovereignty and international compliance.

The company maintains that transparency, legal compliance, and sustainable development are necessary pillars for long-term program success.

Media Mentions

Apex Capital Partners and its founder, **Nuri Katz**, have been featured extensively (20+ times) in high-profile global media between 2023 and 2025, offering commentary on investment migration, regulatory reform, geopolitical risk, and economic strategy:

• Bloomberg (Jan 10 2024): Katz noted that despite EU scrutiny, Caribbean Golden Passport demand remained robust: “demand remains strong despite tightening entry standards.”
• Bloomberg (Jun 18 2024): Katz described cryptocurrency as “playing a growing role in helping people buy freedom,” in relation to citizenship planning.
• Bloomberg (Apr 10 2024): On rising investor interest in alternatives amid global elections, Katz said wealthy expats were “hedging geopolitical risk” via residency programs.
• Bloomberg (Nov 22 2024): Katz noted that following U.S. election uncertainty, “Caribbean nations are competing with Europe” in the investor migration market.
• Bloomberg (Dec 10 2024): Katz commented on rising demand from Middle Eastern, Asian, and Russian investors for Caribbean CBI programs.
• Bloomberg (Mar 1 2025): Speaking about the U.S. Gold Card visa proposal, Katz estimated that “50 to 200” wealthy applicants might qualify under strict net worth thresholds.
• Reuters (Nov 15 2024): Katz linked rising antisemitism in the U.S. to Jewish investors pursuing citizenship in Antigua and St. Kitts.
• Reuters (Mar 14 2023): Katz remarked that “there’s absolutely nothing as good as a deadline in this business” when Portugal announced closure of its real estate golden visa program.
• Reuters (Jan 2024): Katz argued that Portugal’s removal of real estate routes would make its program less attractive to investors.
• CNN (Apr 1 2024): Katz’s views featured in CNN’s coverage of EU pressure on golden visa programs and due diligence gaps.
• Forbes (Jun 24 2025): Katz noted that individuals holding €1 M liquidity usually possess a net worth closer to €10 M, emphasizing high barriers to migration programs.
• Forbes (May 29 2025): Katz questioned the feasibility of the Gold Card visa, saying it “may never happen” due to legal and logistical hurdles.
• Yahoo Finance España (Jun 20 2025): Katz described asset thresholds as exclusionary, with only ultra-wealthy individuals qualifying for EU citizenship programs.
• InvestmentNews (Jul 8 2024): Katz spoke on global CIS trends, discussing jurisdictional arbitrage among HNW investors.
• Bloomberg Law (Mar 2025): Katz commented that the proposed U.S. Gold Card visa plan lacked precedent and may conflict with EB‑5 structures.
• IMI Daily (Mar 2023): Katz was listed among industry leaders in “Investment Migration People in the News This Week.”
• IMI Daily (Nov 14 2023): Katz argued for ethical industry reform, stating: “We need to stop selling passports and start selling citizenships.”
• Strategic Wealth Confluence profile (Feb 26 2024): Introduced Katz as a “global leader in investor immigration and residency planning,” referencing his media presence across Reuters, Bloomberg, CNN, Forbes, and others.
• Apex official site (Mar 14 2023): Katz commented on a historic U.S.–Caribbean agreement on six CBI principles, affirming program credibility and rigorous due diligence.
• Yahoo Lifestyle (Aug 16 2023): Katz was quoted in multiple global media reports via Bloomberg commentary on Golden Visa trends.