United Capital Group Brings Global Leadership to Reform St. Kitts' Citizenship Program

NICOSIA, Cyprus - May 12, 2025 - PRLog -- The Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program of St. Kitts and Nevis, once seen as a pioneer in the Caribbean, is now facing growing international scrutiny. Concerns over due diligence, program transparency, and long-term value creation have led to warnings from regulatory bodies and loss of trust among global stakeholders.

United Capital Group, the powerhouse behind the original Cyprus Citizenship by Investment Program, is stepping forward to offer critical advisory support to help St. Kitts regain international credibility and future-proof its citizenship model.

"We built Cyprus's program with structure, credibility, and global alignment," said Shazad Chohan, Founder of United Capital Group. "St. Kitts now stands at a crossroads. They can continue with a fragmented approach or transform the program into a robust, sustainable national asset."

Core Weaknesses in St. Kitts' Current Program:

• Lax Due Diligence: Irregular background checks threaten visa-free agreements with key allies.
• Short-Term Investment Focus: Heavy reliance on one-off donations rather than economic multipliers like real estate and infrastructure.
• Reputational Risks: Increasing concern from EU and UK governments over the misuse of second citizenships.
• Lack of Governance: Oversight and agent accountability remain inconsistent, undermining investor confidence.

United Capital Group's Proven Model for Reform:

• Robust Compliance Protocols aligned with FATF and EU standards.
• Smart Investment Pathways focusing on tourism, healthcare, green energy, and job creation.
• Streamlined Agent Regulation to ensure professionalism and transparency across all stakeholder levels.
• Global Positioning to rebrand the program from "passport-for-sale" to "citizenship through responsible investment."

United Capital Group's leadership team has advised sovereign stakeholders, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and royal family offices across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The firm brings decades of CBI structuring experience, with the Cyprus model once hailed as the gold standard before EU-wide policy shifts.

"St. Kitts has a chance to lead the Caribbean again—this time with integrity, vision, and purpose," said Chohan. "We're ready to work side by side with government and regulatory partners to deliver a next-generation CBI program."

About United Capital Group
Headquartered in Cyprus, United Capital Group is a strategic advisory and investment firm specializing in citizenship-by-investment, cross-border asset structuring, and sovereign consulting. UCG was instrumental in launching and managing the Cyprus CBI program, serving an elite clientele with integrity and discretion.

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