Chile
Chile offers equity-free grants worth up to £74,000 to tech-focused start-ups willing to establish and operate in the country. The scheme is open to nationals of any nation and grants a two-year work visa. Participants also receive networking opportunities, office facilities, mentoring, equity-free capital, and business support.
Albinen, Switzerland
The Alpine community of Albinen offers adults up to 25,000 Swiss francs (around £23,600) and children up to 10,000 Swiss francs (about £9,400) to relocate. A family of two adults and one child could receive 70,000 Swiss francs (roughly £66,100). Candidates must be under 45, commit to staying at least 10 years, buy or build a property worth at least 200,000 Swiss francs, and hold Swiss citizenship or a C Residence Permit.
Italy
Sicily (Sambuca di Sicilia)
The municipality sells properties for €1, requiring buyers to renovate within three years at an estimated cost of €15,000 (roughly £12,955), plus a €5,000 (about £4,318) refundable deposit.
Candela
Financial rewards range from €800 (about £690) for singles to €2,000 (roughly £1,727) for families. Conditions include transferring main residence, finding work, and purchasing a home built before 1991.
Ponga Villages, Spain
Young couples planning to start a family receive €3,000 (around £2,591) for relocating and living in a Ponga village for five years. An additional €3,000 is available for each child.
Denmark
Start-up Denmark provides residence permits for foreign entrepreneurs to launch and operate innovative growth businesses. Permits can also cover continuation of self-employment ventures or Danish branches of international enterprises. Eligibility is open to individuals or groups of up to three people.
Mauritius
The island nation offers 20,000 Mauritian Rupees (£313) in funding to start-ups with a compelling business concept. Applicants must pitch their plans to a judging panel.
Thailand, South Korea, and Vietnam
These countries offer relocation programs primarily for European and American citizens, providing teaching roles for English and other subjects. Specific programs vary by employer and location.
Ireland
Enterprise Ireland supports high-potential start-ups with funding and tax benefits upon relocation. The Our Living Islands initiative offers €50,000 to €80,000 (£43,000-£70,000) to relocate to designated islands, provided the funds are used to purchase and renovate abandoned properties under the Croí Cónaithe scheme. The house must have been built before 1993 and no later than 2007, vacant for at least two years, and used as a primary home (not Airbnb). Irish residency is required.
New Zealand (Kaitangata)
Kaitangata offers reasonably priced land and property to attract new residents. Contact the Clutha District Council for current availability and pricing.
Saskatchewan, Canada
The Graduate Retention Programme offers CAD 20,000 (roughly £10,731) in tax rebates to university graduates who stay in the province. Qualifying graduates receive a tax credit for up to ten years, provided they live in the region and file taxes. Candidates must have graduated from an approved post-secondary institution.
