Atlantic Lifestyle
Culture, climate, and comfort
EU Residency Path
Access to Europe via investment
Portugal is a top-tier destination for global investors seeking EU residency, lifestyle excellence, and tax optimisation. Its Golden Visa programme and favourable legal frameworks attract entrepreneurs, retirees, and families seeking long-term stability and mobility. Portugal’s strategic location and rich culture make it a preferred choice for relocation and investment.
About
Atlantic Charm & Comfort
Portugal offers a relaxed yet sophisticated lifestyle, with renowned cuisine, historic cities, and a mild climate. From Lisbon’s cosmopolitan flair to the Algarve’s coastal serenity, residents enjoy high living standards, excellent healthcare, and vibrant communities.
Transparent & Tax-Friendly
Portugal operates a transparent EU-aligned legal system based on civil law, offering legal certainty for private clients, investors and internationally mobile executives. The country maintains an efficient tax administration and implements OECD and EU transparency standards.
Portugal’s current preferential tax regime — the Incentive for Scientific Research and Innovation (IFICI), informally referred to as NHR Vol. 2 — replaced the former Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) scheme.
The IFICI regime applies to new residents who have not been Portuguese tax-resident in the previous five years and who take up eligible professional activities in Portugal, such as scientific research, higher-education teaching, innovation-driven roles, or highly qualified positions in certified companies.
Only income arising from the qualifying activity may benefit from reduced taxation, and the regime applies for 10 years, subject to continued tax residency and compliance. It remains an attractive framework for globally mobile professionals whose work aligns with Portugal’s innovation and research priorities.
Stable EU Jurisdiction
Portugal is a stable member of the European Union and Eurozone, with a resilient economy and strong infrastructure. Its commitment to foreign investment and political stability makes it a secure base for international families and businesses.
Advantages
Live and travel across Europe
Portugal’s Golden Visa allows investors and their families to reside in Portugal and travel freely within the Schengen Area, offering unmatched mobility and lifestyle benefits.
Incentive for Scientific Research and Innovation
Portugal’s primary tax incentive for new residents is the IFICI (Incentive for Scientific Research and Innovation), the successor to the former NHR regime.
This framework benefits individuals who:
- Become Portuguese tax resident for the first time in five years
- Have not previously benefitted from NHR or other special regimes
- Carry out a recognised scientific, academic, innovation-led or highly qualified activity in Portugal
- Derive income connected to that qualifying activity
- Maintain compliance and tax residency throughout the 10-year benefit period
The IFICI provides reduced taxation on eligible employment or professional income arising from qualifying activities. Foreign-source income continues to be taxed under Portugal’s general rules, complemented by an extensive network of double tax treaties. The regime is particularly suited for researchers, tech professionals, founders, and senior executives relocating to Portugal to undertake value-generating work in the country.
Education, healthcare, and safety
Portugal offers excellent international schools, a top-tier healthcare system, and a safe environment for raising children.
Invest in prime property
From coastal villas to urban apartments, Portugal’s real estate market offers strong ROI and lifestyle value.
Art, history, and festivals
Portugal’s cultural heritage is rich and diverse, offering residents a vibrant and enriching experience.
Strategic EU location
Portugal’s infrastructure, skilled workforce, and access to European markets make it ideal for business expansion.
Secure your EU future in Portugal
FAQs
[question]What are the benefits of Portugal’s Golden Visa?[/question]
[answer]Portugal’s Golden Visa offers EU residency, family inclusion, and Schengen travel with minimal physical presence requirements.[/answer]
[question]Is Portugal suitable for tax planning?[/question]
[answer]Yes, Portugal offers favourable tax regimes like the NHR, which benefits new residents with reduced taxation on foreign income.[/answer]
[question]Can I include my family in the residency application?[/question]
[answer]Yes, Portugal’s Golden Visa allows inclusion of spouse and dependent children under the same application.[/answer]
[question]Do I need to live in Portugal full-time?[/question]
[answer]No, the Golden Visa does not require full-time residency, making it ideal for global citizens with flexible lifestyles.[/answer]
[question]What investment options qualify for the Golden Visa?[/question]
[answer]Real estate, capital transfer, and business investments are among the qualifying options for Portugal’s Golden Visa programme.[/answer]
