Jurisdiction-Fit Comparator
El Salvador and Vanuatu are the two productized citizenship by investment (CBI) programs. Bespoke advisory is the always-visible third path when neither fits.
| Attribute | El SalvadorFrom $1,000,000 | VanuatuFrom $130,000 | Bespoke advisoryEverywhere else. Two productized programs is a choice, not a limit. When El Salvador and Vanuatu do not fit, we structure a bespoke engagement scoped after the Sovereignty Strategy Session. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Investment | $1,000,000 | $130,000 | Scoped after Session |
| Processing Time | 6–8 weeks | 30–60 days | Jurisdiction-dependent |
| Visa-Free Destinations | 131 countries | 87 countries | Jurisdiction-dependent |
| Capital Gains Tax | 0% | 0% | Position-dependent |
| Inheritance Tax | 0% | 0% | Position-dependent |
| Wealth Tax | 0% | 0% | Position-dependent |
| Common Reporting Standard (CRS) Status | Non-CRS | CRS | Jurisdiction-dependent |
| Visit Required | No | One Biometric Appointment | Route-dependent |
| Dual Citizenship | Permitted | Permitted | Route-dependent |
| Family Inclusion | Spouse + children under 25 | Spouse + children under 25 | Scoped to the family brief |
| Passport Validity | 6 years | 10 years | Jurisdiction-dependent |
| 21 CBI Advisory Fee | $50,000 | $6,500 | Scoped after Session |
| Total Est. Cost (Single) | $1,050,000 | $145,000 | Scoped after Session |
| Investment Type | Donation | Donation | Route-dependent |
| Holding Period | N/A | N/A | Route-dependent |
| Unique Benefits | State Bitcoin Office + strategic Bitcoin reserve + BTC-or-USDT contribution | Fastest CBI + zero-tax jurisdiction | Built around the constraints the productized slate cannot meet |
The Fit Finder narrows the field. The paid Sovereignty Strategy Session closes it. $500, or 5% less via BitSettle ($475). The amount paid credits toward professional fees on retention.
