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Portugal, explained.

Guides, long-form articles, and explainer videos from our in-house legal and tax team. Everything we know about moving to, living in, and doing business from Portugal, written for people who want the long answer.

Portugal guides

Visas, residency, and Portuguese tax, explained in depth.

Written by the team that handles these cases every day.

01Tax

Portuguese tax for new residents

How Portugal taxes income, what regimes are available to new residents, and the benefits that can significantly reduce your bill in the first years.

IRS Jovem 2026: every tax benefit for young people under 35.

Portugal now offers one of Europe's most generous packages for young workers and first-time homebuyers. From income-tax exemptions to a state-backed mortgage guarantee — and they can all be combined.

Freelancer in Portugal: registration, taxes, and everything in between.

Everything you need to know about working as a freelancer in Portugal in 2026. Registration, taxes, social security, VAT, and how to maximise the simplified regime.

02NHR (IFICI) Tax Regime

The full story on Portugal's flagship tax incentive.

What changed with NHR 2.0, who qualifies under IFICI, and how to apply.

IFICI in Portugal: the complete guide to NHR 2.0.

Everything you need to know about Portugal's tax incentive for scientific research and innovation: legal framework, qualifying activities, tax benefits, foreign income exemptions, application process, and deadlines.

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