Unlock Portugal's Tax Benefits
Take advantage of Portugal's NHR tax regime with expert guidance from a Portuguese tax lawyer.
NHR Overview
Portugal’s Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax regime provides several benefits to new tax residents. Introduced in 2009, NHR aims to attract retirees, investors, highly-skilled professionals, and entrepreneurs to Portugal. This includes both foreign nationals and Portuguese citizens.
NHR lasts for a period of 10 years and cannot be extended or renewed. You can benefit from NHR for each year that you are a tax resident in Portugal.
Key Benefits
After becoming a Portuguese tax resident, you can apply for NHR status and take advantage of the following benefits for 10 years:
- 10% flat tax rate on foreign pensions & social security income
- Tax exemption for most foreign passive income
- Tax exemption for gifts or inheritance to direct family members
- 20% flat tax rate for Portugal active income listed as a high value-added activity
In order to qualify for NHR, you must satisfy these requirements:
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Ideal for retirees with passive income earned outside of Portugal.
for a 20 minute call
Income types covered:
- Pension, Social Security income
- Inheritance, Donations, Gifts
- Dividends, Royalties, Interest
- Retirement savings accounts (e.g. IRA, 401k)
- Rental Income
- Capital Gains from real estate
Income must be earned outside of Portugal
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Ideal for employees, entrepreneurs, and investors with worldwide income.
for a 30 minute call
Everything in Lite plus:
- Employment income
- Self-Employment income
- Capital Gains from securities
- Capital Gains from cryptocurrency
Income can be earned from any country
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I speak with a tax specialist?
We recommend that you speak with a Portuguese tax specialist during the planning stage of your move to Portugal. Depending on your situation, you may want to organize your income to best take advantage of Portugal’s NHR tax regime. This is best done before you become a Portuguese tax resident.
How long does NHR last?
NHR lasts for a 10 year period and cannot be extended or renewed.
When am I considered a Portuguese tax resident?
When you update your NIF address to a Portuguese one, you will start your Portuguese tax residency. Learn more here.
When is the deadline to apply for NHR?
The registration deadline for NHR is March 31 the year after you become a Portuguese tax resident. Learn more here.
How do I apply for NHR?
In order to apply for NHR, you will need to first update your NIF address to a Portuguese address then apply for NHR. You can follow our guides to do so:
