Portugal Golden Visa Fund Verification Program
We verify basic fund information against official sources — helping you spot incomplete profiles and giving you a head start on due diligence.
This is not investment advice, due diligence, or a fund recommendation. Always conduct your own research.
What we check — at-a-glance
Quick reference: the fundamental checks we run on every fund profile.
Regulatory status located
CMVM registration/notification (or the fund's stated basis) identified and matched to the legal name(s).
Names & entities match
Fund legal name, manager/vehicle names, and (if present) class/ISIN labels are consistent across documents.
Core docs present (latest versions)
Prospectus/PPM/KID, subscription docs (incl. fee table), company/registry extracts for manager/vehicle(s).
Safekeeping relationship evidenced
Custodian/depositary confirmation (if applicable) provided and consistent with the other materials.
Audit evidence (if available)
Latest auditor letter seen (where provided).
Golden Visa claim is consistent
If the fund claims GV eligibility, that claim is present and internally consistent across submitted docs and stated strategy. (We do not certify eligibility under law.)
Dates line up
Document dates and stated "last updated" information are coherent and current at review time.
Quarterly re-attestation
The fund must re-confirm no material changes—or submit updates—each quarter.
Understanding status tags
Each fund displays one of these status indicators.
Passed all checks. Information matches official records. Data was reviewed within the last 90 days.
Previously verified but now over 90 days old. We're working to refresh the information.
Documents couldn't be validated, or we found a discrepancy. Proceed with extra caution.
What we do NOT do
Important limitations you should understand before using our verification badges.
- •Financial performance analysis: We do not evaluate returns, risk, or investment suitability.
- •Legal or compliance audits: We are not lawyers, accountants, or regulatory experts.
- •Ongoing monitoring: Once verified, we revisit the profile periodically — but not in real-time.
- •Endorsement or recommendation: A verification badge is not an endorsement to invest.
How our verification works
A transparent, 5-step process to verify fund information.
Collection
Funds submit core docs via secure upload. We also locate the CMVM page/record (or stated basis) that matches the legal name(s).
Consistency checks
We cross-check: legal names, manager/vehicle entities, depositary/custodian evidence, fee table excerpts, minimums/lock-ups/redemptions, document dates, and that any GV eligibility claim is consistently stated across materials.
Clarifications (if needed)
We request fixes for missing/contradictory information.
Badge decision
If coherent and complete, we mark the fund Verified and show sources on its profile.
Quarterly re-attestation
Funds must reconfirm "no material changes" or provide new docs. Non-responses or inconsistencies can trigger Paused/Revoked.
Documents we expect
Typical materials we review during verification.
- Prospectus/PPM/KID (latest)
- Subscription docs (with all investor-facing fees)
- Company/registry extracts for manager and fund vehicle(s)
- Custodian/depositary confirmation (if applicable)
- Auditor letter (if available)
- Clear statement (if the fund makes one) about Golden Visa eligibility and the policy basis for that claim
- CMVM registration/notification link or official reference (where applicable)
How investors should use this
Practical guidance on integrating verified data into your investment process.
Review verification details
Read the "What We Checked" panel on the fund profile (names, CMVM status page, custodian, fees, GV claim presence/consistency, last verified date).
Check the documents
Open the docs (Prospectus/PPM/KID, subscription, fee table). Sanity-check minimums, fees, lock-ups, and strategy.
Verify independently
Verify the regulator link and entity names yourself.
Seek professional advice
If GV is your goal, consult your lawyer to confirm the fund's claim fits your situation and current law.
Ask questions
Ask questions via Enquire or Book a Call if anything is unclear.
Red flags to watch for
Warning signs that should prompt extra scrutiny during your own due diligence.
- 1Mismatched legal names or outdated CMVM entries
- 2Fee tables that conflict between documents or marketing pages
- 3Missing/unclear custodian/depositary arrangements (when they should exist)
- 4GV eligibility claims that aren't stated consistently across materials
- 5Undated or stale documents presented as "current"
Report an issue
If you believe a verified fund profile contains inaccurate or outdated information, please let us know.
Include fund name, specific issue, and any supporting documentation
Conflicts & compensation
Paid verification: Some funds pay us to expedite or expand their verification. We disclose any such arrangement on the fund's profile page.
Independence: Payment does not influence our methodology or the verification outcome. A fund that pays and fails our checks will not receive a badge.
Advertising: We may display sponsored content elsewhere on our site. Verification and advertising are handled by separate teams and processes.
Detailed disclaimers
Legal notices and risk warnings you should review carefully.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions about our verification program.
Does "Verified" mean the fund is safe or high-performing?
No. We do not assess performance, risk, or asset quality—only documents and factual consistency.
Do you guarantee a Portugal Golden Visa if I invest in a Verified fund?
No. We confirm the fund's own claim about GV eligibility and that it's consistently stated. You must obtain independent legal advice.
How fresh is the information?
Profiles show the last verified date. Funds must re-attest quarterly or when something material changes.
What happens if a fund stops responding?
We mark Paused/Revoked until the issues are resolved.
Do you get paid by funds?
Sometimes, yes—if we introduce an investor who subscribes. That does not affect verification.
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