Teak for Residency Program

Panama Residency

Obtaining a second residency is a way to secure your biggest asset: you. Teak ownership with Hardwoods Unlimited offers the opportunity to obtain a second residency in Panama or Nicaragua. Secure a long-term investment that contributes to generational wealth and combine it with the freedom of a second residency.

Executive Decree 343, permits nationals from the United States, Canada, and 45 other countries to obtain permanent residency in Panama if they open a business or purchase real estate. The purchase of a teak parcel qualifies Visa Candidates for this program under the purchase of real estate. Candidates are also required to open a local bank account with an opening balance of $5,000 and $2,000 per extra dependent.

Hardwoods Unlimited presents Visa Candidates with 15-year-old teak trees that are 60% of the way to a full harvest in Year 25. Visa Candidates will purchase 1000 square meters (approximately one-quarter acre) of 15-year old teak trees in an established teak plantation for a one-time fee of $21,560. Please note that this fee includes $4,680 for all legal work associated with the application for one main applicant of the permanent residency visa including a Panama bank account and a Panama Corporation. It does not include the minimum deposit required in your personal Panama bank account. If you will not be applying for residency, deduct the $4,680 from $21,560 for a total of $16,880 for the teak parcel alone.

The principal benefit to the teak ownership program is very affordable permanent residency in Panama, which is some of the most appealing in the world. Panama residency entitles you to many perks and a handful of special benefits.

Nicaragua Residency

Nicaragua requires a minimum investment of $30,000 for residency. Teak Hardwoods Unlimited offers 5 parcels of Newborn Teak for $34,400 + titling ($2,800). This would include the minimum investment required for residency in Nicaragua. For those not applying for residency, Baby Teak parcels are available for $7,380 + titling ($2,800).

While there is a nice return projected for the property investment, most buyers look primarily at the benefits of the residency program in acquiring a teak parcel, rather than the specifics of the investment return. However, the management company believes there is the possibility of significant returns and has aligned its interest with those of the parcel owner.

For continuing to manage and fund the maintenance of the plantation, Hardwoods retains a 20% management fee interest in the plantation harvest proceeds and has every incentive to maximize the teak value at harvest for the property owner and 15% processing fee to process the logs to lumber.