From July 1, 2021 the Complying Investment Framework (CIF) ratios will apply to Subclass 188 visas, both the Investor (requiring an investment of at least AUD$2.5 million) and the Significant Investor (requiring an investment of at least AUD$5 million) streams; 20 percent Venture Capital and Private Growth Equity funds (VCPE), 30 percent funds investing in emerging companies, 50 percent in balancing investments. Australian state or territory government agency or Austrade can nominate you, if you meet the above requirements for significant investor visa stream. For the investor visa stream, the Australian state or territory government agency can nominate. All complying Significant Investments must be provided by an Australian Financial Services (AFS) licensed manager domiciled in Australia. Fund managers must be independent of the applicant, the applicant’s spouse or de facto partner, and any associate (within the meaning of the Corporations Act 2001) of the applicant. You should seek professional financial and investment advice to fully understand your investment options. You may use the government’s MoneysmartFinancial Advisers Register to check your financial advisor holds the appropriate registration.
