Legal Expertise for Your Portuguese Journey
Specialized guidance for relocation, real estate investment, and business creation in Portugal
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Settling in Portugal
Comprehensive legal assistance for your relocation to Portugal. Expert guidance on visas (D7/D2), administrative procedures, and tax optimization
- •NIF Obtention
- •European Resident
- •Visa and nationality
- •Tax optimization
Real Estate Investment
Secure your property investment with end-to-end legal support. Access to a trusted network of Real Estate professionals
- •Purchase / Sale
- •Legal due diligence
- •Transaction security
- •Professional network access
Entrepreneurship
Launch your business in Portugal with confidence. Complete legal guidance from company set-up to on-going legal support.
- •Legal structure selection
- •Company creation
- •Compliance
- •Ongoing legal support
Legal Articles
Capital Gains Tax on Portuguese Property: How to Avoid It by Reinvesting in Moderate-Rent Housing
Since 2026, selling a property in Portugal no longer necessarily means paying capital gains tax: if the sale proceeds are reinvested in a home let at a moderate rent, the gain can be excluded from personal income tax (IRS).
Property Taxes in Portugal in 2026: The 4 Taxes to Know Before You Get Started
Buying, owning, or selling property in Portugal involves several distinct taxes, each arising at a different stage of the journey. Here are the 4 taxes to anticipate before you get started.
Lda or Trabalhador Independente: Which Status Fits Your Activity in Portugal?
Are you planning to carry out a professional activity in Portugal and hesitating between setting up a company or opting for trabalhador independente status (freelancing as a self-employed worker)? This choice isn't trivial: these two possible paths come with significant differences in terms of liability, taxation, and formalities.
5 Common Myths About Setting Up a Company in Portugal
More and more foreign entrepreneurs are looking to Portugal to grow their business. But a few persistent myths still hold some projects back even though these projects are entirely achievable.
7.5% IMT for Non-Residents: What the Tax Reform Changes for Transfer Duties
Decreto-Lei n.º 97/2026, published on May 20, added a 10th paragraph to Article 17 of the Portuguese IMT Code relating to the transfer duties owed by the buyer before the signing ofthe notarial deed.
Property Purchase Costs and Taxes in Portugal: The Complete 2026 Guide
Before finalising your property purchase in Portugal, discover all mandatory costs: IMT, Imposto de Selo, notary, registration, and legal fees. Official 2026 rates, worked examples, and expert advice from a French-speaking lawyer in Lisbon.