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Residence permit 01 November, 2026

Portugal offers a Digital Nomad Visa, allowing remote workers and freelancers from non-EU countries to obtain residency. To get the visa, one must show a monthly income of at least €3,680 from sources outside Portugal and at least €11,040 in their savings account. Let’s take a closer look at the process of applying for the Digital Nomad Visa, the costs associated with it and the benefits it provides.

Taxes 10 September, 2026

In Portugal, personal income tax rates for residents range from 12.5 to 48%, while the standard corporate income tax rate is 19%.  Portugal offers targeted tax incentives for some newcomers. Under the IFICI regime, qualifying professionals may pay a 20% rate on eligible Portuguese employment and professional income for up to 10 years. This article explains how Portugal taxes apply to expats, investors, property owners, and businesses, as well as the main tax incentives and double taxation rules.

Residence permit 09 September, 2026

US citizens can obtain a residence permit in Portugal by applying for a Golden Visa. Residency will allow them to move to an EU country with a mild climate, universal healthcare, and a lower cost of living than in the United States. To join the program, an investor must contribute at least €250,000. Participants who want to recover their capital can purchase investment fund units for at least €500,000. In this article, we examine the procedure and explain why the Portugal Golden Visa can be an attractive option for US citizens.

Business 09 September, 2026

Portugal has phased out its well-known Non-Habitual Resident, or NHR, preferential tax regime in 2025. NHR was replaced by a new framework, the IFICI tax regime, often referred to as NHR 2.0. Both former and current regimes levy 20% of foreign-based income instead of a progressive rate. However, the two regimes target different taxpayer profiles. This guide outlines the requirements, benefits, procedure, documents, and the differences between the former NHR regime and the new IFICI system.