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Practical guides, legal overviews, and step-by-step manuals to help you navigate life in Portugal. Written by our legal team with years of hands-on experience.

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GuideImmigration & Visas

Complete Guide to D7 Visa in 2025

Step-by-step walkthrough of the D7 visa application: requirements, documents, timeline, and common pitfalls to avoid.

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UpdateImmigration & Visas

Golden Visa Changes: What You Need to Know

Updated overview of the Golden Visa program after recent legislative changes. Investment options and eligibility criteria.

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Tax GuideImmigration & Visas

NHR Tax Regime: Benefits and Limitations

Detailed analysis of the Non-Habitual Resident tax status — who qualifies, what income is exempt, and how to apply.

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RoadmapImmigration & Visas

From Residence Permit to Citizenship: Your Timeline

A practical roadmap from your first residence permit to Portuguese citizenship, including key milestones and requirements.

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GuideImmigration & Visas

Digital Nomad Visa: Requirements and Application Process

Everything remote workers need to know about Portugal's Digital Nomad Visa — income thresholds, documentation, and processing times.

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GuideImmigration & Visas

Family Reunification in Portugal: A Complete Guide

How to bring your family to Portugal — eligibility, required documents, processing times, and common challenges.

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GuideReal Estate

Buying Property in Portugal: A Step-by-Step Guide

Everything you need to know about purchasing real estate in Portugal — from finding a property to signing the deed.

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Tax GuideReal Estate

Understanding Portuguese Property Taxes

A breakdown of all taxes involved in property transactions: IMT, IMI, stamp duty, and capital gains.

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How-ToReal Estate

NIF for Non-Residents: What You Need

How to obtain a Portuguese tax number as a non-resident, including fiscal representation requirements.

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AnalysisReal Estate

Renting vs. Buying in Portugal: What's Right for You?

A comparison of renting and buying property in Portugal — costs, legal considerations, and lifestyle factors to consider.

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GuideCorporate Law

Starting a Business in Portugal: Legal Requirements

A comprehensive guide to company formation in Portugal — entity types, registration process, and compliance obligations.

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Tax GuideCorporate Law

Portuguese Corporate Tax Overview for Foreign Entrepreneurs

Understanding corporate tax rates, deductions, and reporting requirements for businesses operating in Portugal.

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GuideFamily Law

Getting Married in Portugal as a Foreigner

Legal requirements, document preparation, and step-by-step process for international couples getting married in Portugal.

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Legal GuideFamily Law

Inheritance Law in Portugal: What Expats Should Know

Understanding Portuguese succession law, forced heirship rules, and how they apply to foreign residents.

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Legal GuideLitigation & Disputes

Enforcing Foreign Judgments in Portugal

How to get international court decisions recognized and enforced in Portugal — EU and non-EU procedures explained.

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How-ToTranslation & Legalization

Apostille Guide: Authenticating Documents for Portugal

How the Apostille process works, which documents need it, and how to obtain apostilles from different countries.

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GuideTranslation & Legalization

Document Legalization for Non-Hague Countries

Step-by-step process for legalizing documents from countries that haven't signed the Hague Convention.

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ChecklistPrivate Office

Relocating to Portugal: The Complete Checklist

Everything you need to plan before, during, and after your move to Portugal — from visas to banking to healthcare.

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Tax GuidePrivate Office

Tax Planning for International Residents in Portugal

Strategic approaches to optimizing your tax position as an international resident — NHR, double taxation treaties, and more.

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