What Austar Group does

Austar Group (legal name: Austar GROUP Investment Limited) is a Hong Kong-headquartered immigration and overseas services consultancy that targets new middle-class and high-net-worth individuals, primarily from mainland China and Hong Kong. The company organizes its offering across four interlocking verticals: investment immigration (Australia 188C, Ireland donation, Canada Saskatchewan entrepreneur, US, UK, New Zealand, Portugal), property-based residency (Greece Golden Visa, Turkey, Cyprus, St. Kitts), passport-by-investment programs (St. Kitts, Malta, Turkey, Vanuatu), and Hong Kong-specific services (investment immigration renewal, unconditional stay visas, high-talent pass, talent matching, education placement, tax assistance, and business advisory). It also distributes overseas real estate across Greece, Turkey, Japan, Thailand, Dubai, Cyprus, and Portugal, and offers Singapore family office services under MAS 13X/13R tax exemption frameworks.

The business operates on a professional services and transaction-fee model, earning consulting/processing fees on immigration applications and commissions on real estate transactions. It is a sales-led distribution operation, acquiring customers through its bilingual (Simplified/Traditional Chinese) website austarworld.com, a WhatsApp channel, phone consultations, Facebook engagement, and a large content library of immigration, real estate, lifestyle, and study-abroad encyclopedias. The company does not develop proprietary technology; its competitive layer is advisory, content, and procedural know-how across multiple jurisdictions. Austar positions itself as a one-stop cross-border settlement platform, integrating immigration, real estate, education, and wealth management, with a dedicated Hong Kong service zone for mainland clients.

The company is privately held, and ownership, founding date, headcount, and revenue are not publicly disclosed. Its headquarters is located at Room 802B-3, South Sea Centre Tower 2, 75 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Name

Austar Group

Legal name

Austar GROUP Investment Limited

Website

https://austarworld.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Austar Group is a Hong Kong-headquartered immigration and overseas services consultancy helping Chinese new middle-class and high-net-worth individuals obtain residency, citizenship, and overseas property across 20+ countries, with adjacent Hong Kong-specific visa services and wealth management offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Immigration Consulting Services

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Global Mobility & Cross-Border Tax/Immigration Advisory (THACAKAG)

Keywords

• Investment immigration
• Residency by investment
• Citizenship by investment
• Overseas real estate
• Wealth management advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Kowloon City

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Immigration Consulting and Processing Services: The company charges consulting and processing fees for investment immigration programs including Australia 188C, Ireland investment immigration, Canada Saskatchewan entrepreneurship immigration, St. Kitts passport donation program, Malta passport, Turkey passport (deposit and property), Vanuatu donation, and Greece Golden Visa property purchase. Fees vary by program and investment amount.
2. Overseas Real Estate Transaction Services: Austar facilitates overseas property purchases and sales across Greece, Turkey, Japan, Thailand, Dubai, Cyprus, Portugal, and other countries, earning commissions on property transactions. The company lists property listings across multiple countries and assists with the full property acquisition process.
3. Hong Kong Services and Wealth Management Advisory: The company provides services including Hong Kong investment immigration renewal, unconditional stay visa processing, high talent recruitment plan applications, talent and job matching, Hong Kong education placement, tax assistance, and business/investment advisory services. Singapore family office services are also offered for wealth succession and tax residency planning.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Austar Group is a Hong Kong-based overseas services consultancy that facilitates investment immigration programs (Australia 188C, Ireland, Canada Saskatchewan, UK, USA, New Zealand, Portugal), property purchase immigration (Greece Golden Visa, Cyprus, Turkey), and citizenship-by-investment passport programs (St. Kitts, Malta, Turkey, Vanuatu). The company also brokers overseas real estate transactions across Greece, Turkey, Japan, Thailand, Dubai, Cyprus, and Portugal, provides Hong Kong-specific residency, talent matching, education and tax services for mainland Chinese clients, and offers wealth management advisory including Singapore family office structuring.

Product overview

Austar Group is a comprehensive overseas immigration and settlement services provider offering investment immigration programs, property purchase immigration, passport-by-investment programs, overseas real estate services, Hong Kong specialist services, and wealth management solutions. The company facilitates immigration to countries including Australia, Ireland, Canada, UK, USA, New Zealand, Greece, Malta, Turkey, St. Kitts, and Vanuatu through various investment thresholds. Their property services cover Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Japan, Thailand, Dubai, and Cyprus. Hong Kong services include residency renewals, talent matching, education, and financial advisory. The portfolio includes country-specific immigration programs (such as Australia 188C, Ireland donation, Canada Saskatchewan entrepreneur, Turkey deposit/purchase, St. Kitts donation/purchase, Greece property, Malta passport) and international property listings in major markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Investment Immigration Services End-to-end advisory and processing for investment-linked immigration programs across multiple countries, helping clients obtain residency or citizenship through qualifying investments.
• Property Purchase Immigration Facilitates immigration through real estate purchases in countries such as Greece, Cyprus, and Turkey, where property investment qualifies the buyer for residency or citizenship.
• Passport Programs Assists clients in obtaining second passports through citizenship-by-investment programs in St. Kitts and Nevis, Malta, Turkey, and Vanuatu, managing the full application process including donations, deposits, and property routes.
• Overseas Real Estate Services Property acquisition services in multiple countries including Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Japan, Thailand, Dubai, and Cyprus, with associated investment and residency benefits.
• Hong Kong Services Comprehensive services for mainland Chinese in Hong Kong covering investment immigration renewal, unconditional stay visa processing, high talent pass applications and renewals, talent and job matching, property services, Hong Kong education placement, tax assistance, and business/investment advisory.
• Wealth Management Advisory Wealth management services including CRS compliance advisory, tax planning (including Hong Kong and Malaysia tax residency), Singapore family office setup, and financial advisory for overseas clients.
• St. Kitts Passport Program - Donation Citizenship by investment through donation to the St. Kitts and Nevis Sustainable Growth Fund starting at USD 150,000, with processing time of 6-8 months.
• Malta Passport Program Malta Individual Investor Program (MIIP) offering citizenship through government donations, charitable contributions, and property or rental investments, with a global cap of 1,800 places.
• Turkey Passport Program - Deposit Turkish citizenship through bank deposit of at least USD 500,000 held for a minimum of 3 years, with no language, education, or business experience requirements.
• Greece Property Immigration Greece Golden Visa program through property purchase of EUR 250,000 or above, offering permanent residency with no minimum stay requirements.
• Singapore Family Office Singapore family office structure for obtaining Singapore tax resident status and managing wealth succession, utilizing MAS 13X/13R tax exemption schemes.
• AG Tower - Bay View (Dubai) Luxury apartment listing in the Downtown Burj Khalifa area of Dubai, starting from HKD 220,000, with handover in June 2020.
• J ONE - Zhenyue Bay (Dubai) Premium property near Burj Khalifa, Dubai, starting from HKD 440,000, with Q3 2019 handover.
• Park Origin Thonglor (Bangkok) Luxury condominium in Bangkok's Thonglor district, developed by Origin, with 1,182 units across 3 towers, with Q4 2021 handover.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Australian Government (Immigration Programs)coreOthersAustar Group acts as an authorized intermediary facilitating Australian government immigration programs including the Australia 188C Significant Investor Stream and GTI Global Talent Immigration. The company processes applications, prepares documentation, and guides clients through the Australian Department of Home Affairs immigration framework.
• Canadian Government (Immigration Programs)coreOthersAustar facilitates Canadian immigration programs including Saskatchewan Entrepreneurship Immigration and federal immigration pathways. The company supports clients through document preparation, application submission, and compliance with IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) requirements.
• St. Kitts and Nevis Government (CBI Program)coreOthersAustar processes St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment (CBI) applications, including the Sustainable Growth Fund donation option (from USD 150,000) and real estate purchase options. The company manages the end-to-end citizenship-by-investment process for clients seeking second passports.
• Turkey Government (Investment Citizenship Program)coreOthersAustar facilitates Turkey's Citizenship by Investment program including property purchase (from USD 250,000) and bank deposit options (USD 500,000 for 3 years). The company handles property sourcing, legal documentation, and government submission for Turkish citizenship applications.
• Greece Government (Golden Visa Program)coreOthersAustar processes Greece Golden Visa applications through property purchases (EUR 250,000+), guiding clients through the Greek Ministry of Migration policy framework, property acquisition, and residency permit issuance under the Greece Golden Visa scheme.
• Ireland Government (Investment Immigration Programme)coreOthersAustar facilitates Ireland's Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) including the donation category and other investment routes, guiding Chinese clients through the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) application process.
• Malta Government (Individual Investor Programme)coreOthersAustar facilitates Malta's Individual Investor Programme (MIIP) including government donation (up to EUR 750,000), charitable donation (EUR 10,000), and property/rental investment requirements, processing applications through the Maltese government approval framework.
• Hong Kong Government (Immigration Programmes)coreOthersAustar provides dedicated Hong Kong service zone covering investment immigration renewal, unconditional stay visa processing, high talent通行证计划 (High Talent Pass) applications and renewals, talent and job matching, Hong Kong permanent residency applications, and Hong Kong特区护照 processing through the Hong Kong Immigration Department.
• Vanuatu Government (Donation Citizenship Programme)coreOthersAustar facilitates Vanuatu citizenship by donation programme, processing applications under the Vanuatu Development Support Programme for clients seeking expedited citizenship through verified donation contributions.
• Cyprus Government (Investment Citizenship Programme)coreOthersAustar facilitates Cyprus investment citizenship and residence programmes including villa property purchases in Limassol and other approved real estate investments meeting the Cypriot government's minimum investment thresholds.
• Singapore Government (Family Office Programme)coreOthersAustar provides Singapore family office services helping clients establish family offices in Singapore to obtain Singapore tax residency status, leveraging the 13X/13R tax exemption schemes. The company guides clients through MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore) frameworks and family office structuring requirements.
• Overseas Property DevelopersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustar serves as a distribution channel for overseas property developers across Greece, Turkey, Japan, Thailand, Dubai (UAE), Cyprus, and Portugal. The company promotes and sells property projects on behalf of developers, earning commissions on successful transactions. Property listings include AG Tower Dubai, J ONE Zhenyue Bay Dubai, Park Origin Thonglor Bangkok, Cyprus Villa projects, and Paphos condominium projects.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Astons: Multi-jurisdiction investment immigration consultancy with a strong presence in China, Russia, and the CIS, offering residency and citizenship programs plus real estate advisory. Direct comparable to Austar given shared Chinese-facing customer base and similar program coverage across Europe and the Caribbean.
• Harvey Law Group: International immigration law firm serving HNW and corporate clients across Asia, Europe, and the Americas with investor immigration, real estate, and tax services. Comparable to Austar in its combined legal-immigration and cross-border wealth advisory offering for Asian HNW clients.
• Henley & Partners: The largest global investment migration advisory, offering residence and citizenship by investment programs across dozens of jurisdictions. Henley is the most directly comparable peer because its product set, HNW client focus, and government-program intermediary model closely mirror Austar's core business.
• Global Residence Index: Investment migration research and advisory platform curating residency and citizenship programs worldwide. Comparable peer because of overlapping program coverage and HNW advisory focus, though it operates more as an information-driven broker than a full-service consultancy.
• Get Golden Visa: Digital-first investment migration advisory covering Portugal, Greece, Spain, Malta, and Caribbean programs. Comparable to Austar as a similarly positioned multi-program residency and citizenship advisory, though differentiated by an online funnel versus Austar's consultant-led model.
• 恒理环球 (CB International Immigration): Hong Kong / mainland China-focused immigration consultancy offering investment immigration, study abroad, and overseas real estate services to Chinese HNW clients. Direct comparable to Austar given shared language base, HK presence, and similar program portfolio.
• Arton Capital: Boutique advisory specializing in citizenship and residence by investment for global HNW clients, with deep ties to Caribbean and European CBI programs. Comparable peer because its program-broker model and HNW positioning mirror Austar's premium advisory layer.
• La Vida: Investment immigration broker specializing in European Golden Visa and Caribbean passport programs for Chinese, Middle Eastern, and African HNW buyers. Comparable because its country-agnostic brokerage of Golden Visa/CBI products directly overlaps Austar's core program mix.

Broad incumbents

• Knight Frank: Global real estate advisory with prime residential, wealth, and residency-by-investment services for UHNW clients. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose residency advisory and cross-border property distribution overlap Austar's real estate and wealth management verticals.

Emerging players

• 捷信海外 (Jetex Immigration / similar Chinese-focused agencies): China-rooted investment immigration and overseas services agency competing for the same mainland HNW customer base across Europe, North America, and the Caribbean. Comparable as a regional emerging player overlapping Austar's core customer and product mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/austargrouphk
• Xx.com/AustarH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/austar-group-immigration-consultancy

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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