As tax advisors since 1995, we have heard our fair share of tales as old as the time of expats relocating to Portuguese territory for immigration and tax purposes, ending up not complying with Portuguese tax law, when it comes to personal income taxation, and...
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Real Estate Bubble in Portugal. When will it burst?
The risk of a real estate bubble in Portugal (and Madeira Island) exists. The conclusion is from Bloomberg after an analysis carried out on 19 OECD countries, including Portugal, and taking into account factors such as the house price-to-rent ratio, the house...
What is the Best Place to Live in Portugal in 2022? Our Recommendation
The best place to live in Portugal is the Autonomous Region of Madeira (Madeira and Porto Santo islands). Do you ever ponder what life is like in Madeira? Let’s begin at the beginning: World Travel Awards has named Madeira Island, Portugal, the “World’s Leading Island...
Is Portugal Tax Free? Learn how to live tax free in Portugal with NHR
Is Portugal tax-free? Does the NHR scheme exempt one from paying taxes in Portugal? The NHR is the unique personal income tax system applied to the foreign income of natural persons in Portugal. This program is developed specifically for those who aspire to relocate...
Company Formation in Portugal: the best tips for 2022
Are you considering company formation in Portugal? If yes, our team of professionals has come up with the following tips concerning company formation in Portugal so that you can make a more informed decision regarding your business. Company Formation in Portugal and...
Aggressive Tax Planning
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...
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...