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Three simple steps for unlock Portugal’s NHR Tax Benefits

Sort out your administrative documents before arriving in Portugal for a hassle-free transition to your new life in this beautiful country.

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Fill the form with your information to start the request.

Schedule your consultation

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Enjoy your Portuguese Life

Now you can enjoy your new life in Portugal without worrying about taxes in Portugal.

What are the conditions to qualify for NHR tax regime ?

Make sure to meet these firsts conditions before starting any NHR related process. If you do, book a consultation with a Portuguese tax lawyer to ensure you meet all requirements and understand the implications of obtaining NHR status.

 

You must be a tax resident in Portugal

One crucial aspect of establishing tax residency is obtaining a Portuguese NIF, we also can help you to get one.

You were not Portugal tax resident the previous 5 years

The NHR scheme is reserved to individuals who were not taxed in Portugal for the five years prior to their application.

Allowed to be a Portugal resident

If you come from some specific countries, won’t be allowed to stay in Portugal, make sure it’s not the case for you.

Tax resident since less than 6 months

You must apply for NHR status within six months of becoming a tax resident.

Frequently asked questions

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Once acquired, your NHR status lasts for ten years. After this 10-year period, your NHR status expires, and you will be subject to the standard Portuguese tax regime (which still is an advantageous one). To learn more about these 10 years, to not hesitate to book an appointment with our partner lawyer!

Yes, you can even if you have income from other countries! Actually, one of the main benefits of the NHR status is the favorable tax treatment of foreign-source income.

With the NHR regime, certain types of foreign-source income may be exempt from taxation in Portugal under certain conditions that we would be happy to review with you. In addition, employment and self-employment income from high value-added activities may be subject to a reduced flat tax rate of 20%.

Your NIF doesn’t have an expiry date, it is issued to you for life.

Yes , there are minimum stay requirements to maintain this status in Portugal. You must meet one of these two conditions:

  • Spend at least 183 days in Portgual within a 12-month period, starting or ending in the relevant tax year. Good to know: its not mandatory that these days are consecutive.
  • Have a permanent residence in Portugal on December 31st of the relevant tax year.

If both of these requirement requirements are not met, you could lose your NHR status. For a better understanding and in case of changes in tax regulations, you could need the help of a tax professional or a Portuguese lawyer.

Yes!

If you meet NHR requirements, you can apply for the NHR status, no matter where you come from. However, you must consider the tax obligations you may have in your home country.

Yes. And we can help you for that. The application process has to be done through the Portuguese Tax Authority's website (Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira) called "Portal das Finanças". It is strongly recommended to consult a lawyer to guide you through the process, as they can help ensure that you meet all the requirements and provide the necessary documentation.

Let's start your new life in Portugal

Get the procedures started today, get your documents by next week. Think about your new life, we take care of your paperwork.