188B 商業投資者簽證
這個簽證適合誰？
這個臨時商業簽證適用於具有商業擁有權及營商經驗或投資經驗的人士，有意投資最少250萬澳元於澳洲的指定投資，該簽證為簽證持有人提供了永久居留(888簽證)途徑。
- 小於55歲 或 若高於該年齡,打算建立或參與對州或地區具有特殊經濟利益的商業或投資活動;
- 總體上有成功的經商或投資經驗;
- 有至少3年管理一項或多項商業或投資的經驗;
- 在投資或商業活動方面顯示出高水平的管理技能;
- 在受邀時間之前的5個會計年度中的至少1個年度,
- 直接參與管理有關業務，並且您和/或配偶的所有權權益至少佔企業總價值的10％；或;
- 直接參與管理您和/或配偶的投資，其總淨值至少為150萬澳元
- 緊接在獲邀請前的兩個財政年度中擁有足夠的個人和/或企業淨資產至少250萬澳元；
- 在你的臨時簽證有效期內投資至少250萬澳元於合規的投資項目[注解1]中; 及
- 在分數測試中獲得至少65分。
- 至少 50萬 澳元投資於風險投資和成長型私募股權基金於初創企業和小型私人公司;
- 至少 75萬 澳元投資於批准管理基金。管理基金必須投資於在澳洲證券交易所上市的新興公司;
- 其餘至少 125 萬澳元投資於管理基金。
- 用於滿足投資擁有權和管理經驗的投資必須是合格投資。
- 合格投資是指某人擁有該投資，目的是產生收入或資本收益形式的回報，而且
- 不是供個人使用。:
(a) 在商業業務中的擁有權權益;
(b) 現金存款;
(c) 股票或債券;
(d) 房地產;
(e) 黃金或白銀.
- 用於滿足商業擁有權和營商經驗的一個或多個商業公司必須是合格的商業。符合條件的合格商業指的是:
- 以通過向公眾提供商品，服務或商品和服務（不包括提供物業租務）來牟利為目的而經營；並且
- 其重要或主要目的不是投機或被動投資。
以下是州/地區政府的提名要求(2021年7月1日後之更改)
New South Wales
Sydney Regions
- 1000-1920
- 2000-2249
- 2555-2573
- 2755
- 2759-2772
1) Personal background
You must be under 50 years of age and have either:
- a bachelor’s degree recognised as equivalent to the Australian standard, or
- in the past 10 years have at least:
- 5 years of successful investment history, or
- 3 years work experience in a Sydney target sector, or
- 5 years work experience in a non-target sector
2) Investment background
For at least one of the five most recent fiscal years, you have directly managed one of the following:
- a qualifying business in which you, your partner, or you and your partner together had at least 10% ownership interest, or
- an eligible investment of at least A$2,500,000 owned by you, your partner, or you and your partner together
3) Net assets
For the two most recent fiscal years, you, your partner, or you and your partner together have combined personal and business net assets of at least A$2,500,000.
4) Complying investments
You must make a complying significant investment of at least A$2,500,000 and have a genuine intention to hold that investment for the life of your provisional visa.
It must be invested in the following proportions:
- at least A$500,000 in venture capital and growth private equity funds which invest in start-up and small private companies
- at least A$750,000 in approved managed funds. The managed funds must invest in emerging companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange
- a ‘balancing investment’ of at least A$1,250,000 in managed funds
Investing in NSW
To qualify for NSW nomination, you must show that your complying investments will contribute to the NSW economy.
NSW will refuse your nomination application for a permanent visa (subclass 888) if you cannot show your complying investments meet the following criteria:
Venture Capital and Growth Private Equity investment
At least 50% of your venture capital component must be invested in:
- a venture capital fund investing in startups and small-to-medium enterprises in NSW, or
- a venture capital limited partnership that sources investments in NSW
Emerging companies
At least 50% of the emerging companies component must be invested in emerging companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange that are headquartered in NSW.
Balancing investment
At least 50% of your balancing investments must bring benefits to NSW. This can be shown where:
- the funds have an office in NSW; or
- the business of underlying investment is headquartered in NSW; or
- the business activities of underlying investment are of economic benefit to NSW
Living in NSW
You must have a genuine commitment to reside in NSW and contribute to NSW through your investment activity.
Points test
Your SkillSelect EOI must show a minimum score of 65 points. The applications show the following will be prioritised:
- Points in investor experience, or
- 35 points in financial assets, or
- Points for business innovation qualifications
Sydney target sectors include:
- Advanced manufacturing
- Food and beverage manufacturing
- Agricultural technology
- Aerospace and defence
- Renewable energy and sustainability
- Emerging digital technology
- Cyber security
- Medtech
NSW Regional Regions
- All other postcode areas other than Sydney’s postcodes
1) Personal background
You must be under 50 years of age and have either:
- a bachelor’s degree recognised as equivalent to the Australian standard, or
- in the past 10 years have at least:
- 5 years of successful investment history, or
- 3 years work experience in a Regional NSW target sector, or
- 5 years work experience in a non-target sector
2) Investment background
For at least one of the five most recent fiscal years, you have directly managed one of the following:
- a qualifying business in which you, your partner, or you and your partner together had at least 10% ownership interest, or
- an eligible investment of at least A$2,500,000 owned by you, your partner, or you and your partner together
3) Net assets
For the two most recent fiscal years, you, your partner, or you and your partner together have combined personal and business net assets of at least A$2,500,000.
4) Complying investments
You must make a complying significant investment of at least A$2,500,000 and have a genuine intention to hold that investment for the life of your provisional visa.
It must be invested in the following proportions:
- at least A$500,000 in venture capital and growth private equity funds which invest in start-up and small private companies
- at least A$750,000 in approved managed funds. The managed funds must invest in emerging companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange
- a ‘balancing investment’ of at least A$1,250,000 in managed funds
Investing in NSW
To qualify for NSW nomination, you must show that your complying investments will contribute to the NSW economy.
NSW will refuse your nomination application for a permanent visa (subclass 888) if you cannot show your complying investments meet the following criteria:
Venture Capital and Growth Private Equity investment
At least 50% of your venture capital component must be invested in:
- a venture capital fund investing in startups and small-to-medium enterprises in NSW, or
- a venture capital limited partnership that sources investments in NSW
Emerging companies
At least 50% of the emerging companies component must be invested in emerging companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange that are headquartered in NSW.
Balancing investment
At least 50% of your balancing investments must bring benefits to NSW. This can be shown where:
- the funds have an office in NSW; or
- the business of underlying investment is headquartered in NSW; or
- the business activities of underlying investment are of economic benefit to NSW
Living in NSW
You must have a genuine commitment to reside in NSW and contribute to NSW through your investment activity.
Points test
Your SkillSelect EOI must show a minimum score of 65 points. The applications show the following will be prioritised:
- Points in investor experience, or
- 35 points in financial assets, or
- Points for business innovation qualifications
Regional NSW target sectors include:
- Advanced manufacturing
- Food and beverage manufacturing
- Agricultural technology
- Aerospace and defence
- Renewable energy and sustainability
- Emerging digital technology
- Cyber security
- Medtech
And
- Technology-enabled primary industries
- Critical minerals
- Recycling and waste management
Victoria
To be eligible to apply for Victorian Investor stream (subclass 188B) visa nomination, you must:
- meet the Department of Home Affairs’ subclass 188B requirements
- be under 55 years of age,
- intend to live in Victoria,
- be able to make a complying investment of at least A$2.5 million in Victoria,
- have scored at least 80 points,
- be committed to meet the Department of Home Affairs’ subclass 888B permanent residence requirements
ACT Camberra
Not Available
Queensland
- Meet Department of Immigration’s requirements
- TBA
South Australia
To meet the South Australian nomination requirements, you must:
- Meet Department of Home Affairs 188 investment stream criteria
- Intend to live in South Australia
- Agree to make and maintain an investment of AUD$2.5 million (AUD$3.75 million if over 55 year of age) for the duration of the provisional visa in a complying investment fund. The complying investment fund must materially benefit South Australia.
- Agree to register your arrival in South Australia with Skilled & Business Migration and maintain current contact details for the duration of your visa.
- Applicants between 55 and 65 points can apply for exceptional circumstances for the additional 10 points from the South Australian Government. These applications will be assessed on a case by case basis.
- The choice of investment options is based on the client’s own preference and Department of Home Affairs complying investment requirements.
- It is strongly recommended that applicants obtain professional legal and financial advice before investing or undertaking any business activity.
- The South Australian Government will not advise on any investment made or any business activity to be undertaken by the applicant, nor does it accept liability for any financial loss, cost of expense incurred as a result of any business decision, business activities or investments of the applicant or any person in any way connected with the significant investor program or otherwise.
- The Commonwealth and State Government require applicants to agree to not take legal action against them for any loss of capital arising from the complying investment.