Information on tax in Portugal with insights from experts on Capital Gains Tax, Income Tax and how to access significant tax benefits from the NHR Non Habitual Resident programme in Portugal.
Property tax in Portugal - 6 things to know that could save you money. Found the perfect property? Now make sure you structure the purchase and ownership so as to minimize your tax bill. Property in the Algarve is generally an excellent investment. Beautiful properties in gorgeous locations are there to tempt you. However, to make the most of your investment, it is wise to look beyond the prop... Read More
Capital gains tax for residents and non-habitual residents (NRH) in Portugal. How much tax you pay will depend on whether you are resident in Portugal, or selling while under non-habitual residence status, and also on whether you can benefit from the roll-over relief. Insights by cross-border tax and wealth management experts, Blevins Franks. In the article below, published in March 2023, ... Read More
Tax season in Portugal is here. IRS (Imposto sobre rendimento das pessoas singulares) is personal income tax. The period for submitting your 2021 tax form is from 1st April to 30th June 2022. Submitted online, with much information automatically completed, the process is relatively straightforward. However, the guidance of tax experts and qualified accountants can ensure you are as tax efficient a... Read More
What you need to know about capital gains tax in Portugal and what it means for your Algarve property sale. All Finance Matters explain the tax, its exemptions and what can be deducted. The concept of Capital Gains tax is pretty straightforward. The gain occurs when you sell something, in this case property in Portugal, for more than you spent to acquire it. However, as with all things tax rela... Read More
If you are moving to Portugal, own or plan to buy property there, you need to know about Portuguese tax. Find out about NHR - non-habitual tax, tax free pensions, capital gains and more. To the uninitiated, and for many Algarve expats, the obligations and opportunities of tax in Portugal can be confusing. There is expert advice available that can ensure that whether you are planning to retire t... Read More
What is the IMI tax? Who pays IMI and who is exempt from IMI? These and more questions answered about property tax in Portugal by accountants All Finance Matters. IMI, Imposto Municipal sobre Imóveis (Municipal Property Tax) is levied on the taxable value of properties in Portugal. The tax reverts to the council/ municipality where the property is located. In the article below, Ricardo Chav... Read More
Gaining residency in Portugal is for many the end objective. However it is wise to think beyond this and consider your tax, pension, investment and estate planning once you have gained residency and adjust to ensure the most efficient solutions for your particular circumstances. You may qualify for NHR status (non-habitual resident) which brings significant benefits, or transferring your pensio... Read More
It's not just the wonderful weather and beautiful scenery that has attracted people to Portugal. The significant tax benefits are an enticement too. The NHR (non-habitual residency) tax scheme allowed many people tax free foreign income, including pensions. The Portugal state budget for 2020, which is due to be confirmed at the end of March, includes a ruling whereby a charge of 10% tax will be le... Read More
In the article below, Ricardo Chaves from All Finance Matters explains the Non-Habitual Resident tax regime and the tax benefits you may reap through the NHR taxation regime. The NHR scheme has been in place for several years. Updated in 2020, it is still a very attractive tax incentive to move to Portugal. All Finance Matters is an accountancy and tax consultancy firm in Tavira, Algarve. They ... Read More
Blevins Franks provides expert wealth management advice on cross-border tax issues, estate planning, pensions and investments to their clients in Portugal and across Europe. With offices in Loulé, Algarve, (as well as in Lisbon), Blevins Franks offers integrated advice and financial services to expats living in the Algarve and the rest of Portugal. If you’re a UK national living in or planni... Read More
All Finance Matters provides professional, honest, practical and expert tax and accounting services to expats and residents in the Algarve. Their expertise saves you money and ensures peace of mind. As the name indicates, they can take care of all your finance matters. Offering a personalized and accessible service to residents and expats living in the Algarve, the multilingual team at All Fina... Read More
Chase Buchanan Wealth Management – private wealth management provides trusted financial advice to help you make good decisions and to make the most of your money. With an expert team to help expats in Portugal manage their wealth and taxation efficiently, providing global solutions to those with a global lifestyle Why choose Chase Buchanan Wealth Management for your expat financial advi... Read More