Arton Capital said it is hearing calls for more help on residence and citizenship options at a time of geopolitical volatility.

Investment migration consultancy Arton Capital has opened a new office in Zurich, which is situated at Villa Windegg in Zurich. 

The firm said it is responding to growing demand across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (“DACH”) for additional residence and citizenship options amid geopolitical uncertainty.

Arton Capital has seen “a significant rise in interest from DACH nationals for its services, driven by a desire for greater flexibility around where they live, work, invest, and educate their families." 

“For these clients, international mobility supports both long-term growth beyond Europe and a ‘Plan B’ should their personal, business, or political circumstances change. Political polarisation has been frequently cited by prospective clients across the region as a push factor, with families and investors seeking a ‘Plan B’ option as a result,” the firm said. 

Arton Capital is also seeing stronger interest in Switzerland from internationally-mobile HNW families, particularly those with ties to the Gulf. 

“A strong passport and a stable home country do not remove the need for options,” Armand Arton, CEO of Arton Capital, said. “Families and entrepreneurs want greater control over their futures, with the flexibility to respond when circumstances change, whether that means moving a business, educating their children abroad, or establishing another home.

“Switzerland remains a popular destination for international wealth. But families here, and across Germany and Austria, are also looking outwards. Additional residence and citizenship options can form part of a wider strategy for their families and businesses, giving them more choice about where and how they build their futures. Our Zurich office puts us closer to those clients,” Arton added.

This news service continues to track the “golden visa” market, as it is sometimes called, for citizenship and residency, usually linked to investment into countries. The sector can be controversial, given the impact on property markets in certain countries, or because of fears about how it might compromise controls on dirty money.

This publication spoke to Arton Capital last year about changes to the system in Malta, for example.