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Significant Investor Visa (SIV) &
Investor Visa (IV)

188B and 188C Complying Funds

Benefits of the 188 Universal Account (“188UA”)

We identify a portfolio structure that has strong focus on income generation and capital stability from defensive assets, whilst providing growth investments in Equities, Venture Capital and Property. Each investment portfolio is carefully hand selected by the Real Asset Management (RAM) team together to achieve the clientʼs objectives and satisfy the 188B/188C Visa Investment requirements.

It’s secure

All products in 188UA are 100% 188B/188C Visa compliant.

It saves you time

All tax, legal and reporting is taken care of for you by our team of experts.

It’s flexible

You can switch between different qualifying investments at no cost and no risk to your 188B/188C Visa status.

It’s tax efficient

The 188UA is a tax efficient structure.

You’re in control

Youʼre 100% in control of investment decisions. Choose your own portfolio of investments to meet your investment objectives.

It’s transparent

Your personal investment portfolio can be viewed at any time through our dedicated web portal – RAM Investor Portal.

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IMAP Managed Account Awards
(Winner: 2018-2021, Finalist: 2023-2025)

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Association Australasia Member

188 Universal Account Fund Structure

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An experienced team providing a complete packaged solution.

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Complying Investment Framework

188C BEFORE 1 JULY 2021
188C POST 1 JULY 2021
188B POST 1 JULY 2021
188C BEFORE 1 JULY 2021

Applicants are required to invest at least $5 million in complying investments, which must include:

*source Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

188C POST 1 JULY 2021

Applicants are required to invest at least $5 million in complying investments, which must include:

*source Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

188B POST 1 JULY 2021

Applicants are required to invest at least $2.5 million in complying investments, which must include:

*source Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

What is Significant Investor Visa (Subclass 188C)

Significant Investment Visa (SIV/188C) is a Premium Investment Visa Scheme granting you immediate residency in Australia.

With SIV, you get:
  • Immediate residency, work and study rights for up to 5 years
  • Residency, work and study rights for your extended family
  • Freedom to work in and travel to and from Australia without limitation
  • Right to purchase residential property as a principal place of residence
  • Pathway to Australian permanent residency if certain requirements are met
  • Australia’s premier investor visa with preferred approval process
SIV requirements
  • Invest $5 million AUD in a qualifying investment and maintain your investment continuously
    for the life of your provisional visa
  • Sponsorship from a State Government
  • Live in Australia for at least 40 days per year for the duration of your provisional visa. (OR at least 180 days per year for your spouse or de facto partner)
  • No English test
  • No age limit
  • No business skills requirement

What is Investor Visa (Subclass 188B)

Investor Visa (IV/188B) is an Investment Visa Scheme granting you immediate residency in Australia.

With 188B, you get:
  • Immediate residency, work and study rights for up to 5 years
  • Residency, work and study rights for your extended family
  • Freedom to work in and travel to and from Australia without limitation
  • Right to purchase residential property as a principal place of residence
  • Pathway to Australian permanent residency if certain requirements are met
188B requirements
  • If you were invited to apply on or after 1 July 2021,  invest $2.5 million AUD in
    qualifying investment and maintain your investment continuously for the life of your provisional visa
  • Sponsorship from a State Government
  • Live in the State or Territory in which you made the designated investment for at least 2 years during the period your provisional visa is valid
  • Score at least 65 on the points test
  • Be under 55
  • Have the right experience / Own and manage business and personal assets and investments

Application Process

1. State Nomination

  • Submit Expression of Interest (“EOI”) through the Australian Skill Select Website
  • Apply for State nomination from the Australian State you wish to migrate to
  • Select “188 Universal Account” as the ASIC Regulated Managed Fund Complying Investment

2. 188B/188C Visa Application

  • Apply for 188B/188C visa online in ImmiAccount. You must be invited to apply
  • Application must also contain supporting documentation including source of funds

3. 188B/188C Visa Approval and Investment

  • Client notified of Approval in Principal from Department of Home Affairs and invited to make their 188B/188C Visa Complying Investment
  • Client remits funds to the 188 Universal Account Applications Trust Account in Australia, and is provided with an “Investment Confirmation Statement” of their complying Investment
  • Formal 188B/188C Visa approval is granted upon receipt of the Investment Confirmation Statement

4. 188 Universal Investments

  • A personal RAM Client Advisor will be assigned to you providing dedicated ongoing support
  • Through the unique 188 Universal Account structure you may switch your investment into a range of investment opportunities