Although tax planning can be legitimate under Portuguese law, the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate tax planning is blurred and depends on the interpretation and/or discretion of the tax administration. As a legitimate action, tax planning is the...
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Accountant in Madeira: Top 4 Reasons for Having one
If one is considering settling in Madeira Island, or already settling as a resident, then one must hire an accountant in Madeira. Did you know that you might be liable to tax reporting obligations and potentially tax patients as a legal resident? 1. Obtaining tax...
How to Get Portuguese Passport? Everything you Need to Know
Holding a Portuguese Passport means that one has Portuguese citizenship. Currently, the Portuguese passport ranks third in the Passport Index, being on par with the Danish, Japanese and Swiss Passports regarding visa-free travel. By becoming a citizen of Portugal, one...
5 Things you Need to Know About Portugal Non-Habitual Resident Tax
Portugal, and the Autonomous Region of Madeira, are popular destinations among expats due to the Non-Habitual Resident Tax scheme. Access to the 10-year tax holiday entails fulfilling certain requirements from an immigration and income structure standpoint. 1. You...
Avoid Capital-Gains Tax in Portugal
When selling real estate property in Portugal, including Madeira Island, it is possible to avoid capital gains tax, provided some conditions are met. The most common route to avoid capital-gains tax Gains arising from the transfer of real estate destined for the...
Portugal Permanent Residency
Whether you are an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen or a third-country national, to gain Portugal (or Autonomous Region of Madeira) permanent residency, foreign nationals must have a temporary residence for five years, be gone from Portugal territory for no more than six or eight...
Ultimate Guide on How to Move to Madeira
How to move to Madeira (Portugal), the Pearl of the Atlantic? In this blog article, you will find the main steps you will need to take to ensure a smooth transition into island life. Below, we have compiled a list curated by our professionals for you to use as a...
What are the Property Taxes in Portugal?
In Portugal (including the Autonomous Region of Madeira), there are several expenditures associated with purchasing a real estate property, such as lawyer, notary and administrative fees; additionally, one will also face property taxes in Portugal, namely: municipal...
Do Expats Pay Taxes in Portugal? Learn Why you Should Care!
Do Expats Pay Taxes in Portugal? This is a question many expats moving to the country ask themselves and their tax advisors when relocating to the country or its Autonomous Region of Madeira. The answer to the question "Do Expats Pay Taxes in Portugal?", couldn't be...
How to Invest in Portugal for Citizenship? What you need to Know
The Autonomous Region of Madeira has recently become a popular destination for those wishing to invest in Portugal for citizenship. International investors are making use of the Golden Visa route to obtain citizenship. How to Invest in Portugal for Citizenship? Under...