Portugal's new Nationality Law, which enters into force on 19 May 2026, extends the legal residency period required for naturalisation from five years to seven years for CPLP nationals and ten years for all other foreigners. The countdown now starts only from the date...
The Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo (AIMA) issued a notice on 6 May 2026 confirming that, for holders of Autorização de Residência para Investimento (ARI, commonly the Portugal Golden Visa), the Número de Identificação Fiscal (NIF) must be correctly...
Article 21 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union gives every citizen of the Union the right to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States. Directive 2004/38/EC fleshes out the conditions of that right: an initial three-month...
Portugal's family reunification regime changed structurally on 23 October 2025, when Law 61/2025 entered into force and amended the Foreigner Regime (Law 23/2007). Article 6(2) of Law 61/2025 opened a 180-day window during which the holder of the right to...
The 2026 reform of the Portuguese Nationality Law represents the most significant restriction of access to Portuguese citizenship in over two decades. For expatriates resident in Madeira and mainland Portugal, and in particular for Golden Visa investors who structured...
Short answer: For business owners and digital nomads, moving to Portugal is worth it in 2026, provided you structure the move properly. The combination of a 20% flat personal tax rate under IFICI (NHR 2.0) for 10 years, a corporate tax rate as low as 5% under the...
For internationally mobile entrepreneurs and family offices, structuring wealth is no longer only about reducing tax leakage. The modern holding company must offer legal certainty, treaty access, banking credibility, succession flexibility, operational substance, and...
Portugal has emerged as one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for entrepreneurs, founders, consultants, remote professionals, and internationally mobile businesses. While quality of life remains an important factor, relocation decisions are increasingly driven...
If you are a non-EU national living legally in Portugal, understanding the Portugal permanent residence requirements is essential before you submit your application. Permanent residence is not automatic after five years; it requires a formal request, documentary...
A 2026 Update for Portuguese–American Dual Citizens For US expats with Portuguese double citizenship, one of the most frequently misunderstood issues is how US Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and VA disability compensation are taxed after becoming...