27 Questions to Ask Before You Wire €500,000 to a Golden Visa Fund
The same due diligence checklist our legal team uses when reviewing Portugal Golden Visa funds for private clients. Covers fees, lock-ups, conflicts of interest, custodian risk, and the seven red flags most investors miss.
The Golden Visa Fund Due Diligence Checklist
27 Questions
What's inside
Fee Stack Analysis
6 questions
Uncover every layer of cost — management fees, performance fees, subscription charges, and hidden fund expenses that erode your returns.
Manager & Track Record
7 questions
Evaluate the team behind the fund — their qualifications, investment history, conflicts of interest, and how they handle underperformance.
Liquidity & Lock-Up Terms
6 questions
Understand exactly when and how you can access your capital — redemption windows, notice periods, and early exit penalties.
Regulatory & Custodian Risk
8 questions
Verify the legal structure that protects your investment — regulator oversight, custodian independence, and what happens if the manager defaults.
Used by our legal team across 400+ Golden Visa cases. 100% approval rate.
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