Portugal: General Immigration

The main sources of immigration law in Portugal are: European Union (EU) Directives (transposed into national law); EU Regulations; EU Agreements; and Portuguese Law, in particular, Law no. 23/2007...

Following the entry into force of the new immigration programme – "Via Verde", introduced by the...

Navigating cross-border mobility in Portugal involves several key considerations for businesses and individuals, including immigration, taxation, employment law, and social security compliance.

The main sources of immigration law in Portugal are: European Union (EU) Directives (transposed into national law); EU Regulations; EU Agreements; and Portuguese Law, in particular, Law no. 23/2007...

Following the entry into force of the new immigration programme – "Via Verde", introduced by the...

All third-country nationals who have an investment activity, either in person or through a company incorporated in Portugal or in another EU Member State and with a permanent establishment in Portugal.

All third-country nationals who have an investment activity, either in person or through a company incorporated in Portugal or in another EU Member State and with a permanent establishment in Portugal.

Following the Government's release of regulations in December 2024, Portugal has reintroduced a new Non-Habitual Residents Regime (NHR), known as "NHR 2.0" or IFICI (Incentive for Scientific Research and Innovation).

Taxpayers who are NHR (Non-Habitual Residents) or IFICI (Incentive for Scientific Research and Innovation) eligible, benefit from a package of respective tax advantages, for a period of 10 consecutive calendar years (with the option of utilising the marginal rates, if lower), from the effective date of Portuguese tax residency.