Government Advisory

PL Group’s Government Advisory division partners directly with governments to design, legislate, launch, operate, and continuously optimize Citizenship and Residence by Investment programs that are credible, compliant, and globally competitive.

We work as a long term strategic partner, not as an external consultant. Our multidisciplinary team combines legal, regulatory, operational, financial, compliance, and international marketing expertise to ensure programs are robust from day one and sustainable for decades.

Legislative and Regulatory Framework

(1)

Primary and secondary legislation drafting

(2)

Regulatory decrees and ministerial resolutions

(3)

Alignment with constitutional law and national interest principles

(4)

Program rules, eligibility criteria, and exclusion lists

(5)

Safeguards against abuse, arbitrage, and reputational risk

(6)

Ongoing legislative refinement based on global best practice

Our approach ensures programs are politically defensible, legally sound, and future proof, while remaining attractive to high quality applicants.

Program Architecture

We design programs that balance sovereign objectives with global market demand, including:

Citizenship by Investment programs

Residence by Investment and Golden Visa frameworks

Hybrid models combining residence pathways with future citizenship options

Key structuring elements

Investment options and contribution tiers

Government funds, development funds, and earmarked use of proceeds

Real estate and project based investment frameworks

Family eligibility rules and dependent definitions

Processing timelines and service level standards

Each structure is tailored to the country’s economic priorities, geopolitical positioning, and long term development goals.

Institutional Setup and CIU Development

Where required, we also support capacity building and training for government staff to ensure full knowledge transfer and operational independence

We assist in the creation and optimization of Citizenship and Investment Units, including:

Secure data handling and file management processes

Roles and responsibilities of directors, case officers, and compliance teams

Internal workflows and approval hierarchies

Inter ministerial coordination frameworks

Organizational structure and governance

Compliance, Due Diligence, and Risk Management

PL Group places compliance at the core of every program. We help governments implement tier one due diligence frameworks aligned with international standards, including:

Layered Due Diligence

Implementing multi-layer due diligence frameworks to evaluate applicants comprehensively

Independent Screening

Independent third-party background screening

AML & Sanctions

Sanctions, AML, and source of funds protocols

Ongoing Oversight

Ongoing monitoring and revocation frameworks

Agent Control

Agent licensing and supervision systems

Global Agent Network and Market Access

We assist governments in building controlled, professional, and licensed global agent networks, including:

Agent accreditation frameworks

Code of conduct and marketing guidelines

Jurisdictional distribution strategies

Centralized reporting and performance analytics

Processing timelines and service level standards

This ensures programs scale internationally without losing control or credibility.

Marketing, Positioning, & Reputation Management

Beyond structure, we support governments in positioning their program globally, including:

Program branding and narrative development

International roadshows and government led presentations

Media strategy and stakeholder communication

Crisis management and reputational defense strategies

We understand that citizenship and residence programs operate under constant international scrutiny.  Reputation is managed proactively, not reactively.

Long Term Program Governance

Our advisory role does not end at launch. We provide ongoing strategic support on:

Program Optimization

Program optimization and pricing adjustments

Legislative Updates

Legislative updates based on international developments

Diplomatic Relations

Diplomatic considerations and third country relations

Economic Impact

Economic impact measurement and reporting

Program Transition

Program wind down or restructuring if required

A Sovereign Partnership Approach

PL Group’s Government Advisory division operates with one guiding principle:

“Programs must serve the long term national interest first.”

By combining global market intelligence with deep operational experience, we help governments create programs that attract investment, strengthen institutions, and withstand international pressure while remaining competitive in a rapidly evolving global landscape

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