If your salary is paid in a country that has a double tax treaty with Portugal, you as a non-habitual resident will be free from double taxation in Portugal.
Under the NHR regime, most foreign-source income is 10 consecutive years exempt from Portuguese taxation, as is income taxable in another country.
This implies that British expats are likely to obtain tax-free UK pension revenue, rental revenue, real estate capital gains, interest, dividends, and non-Portuguese jobs earnings.
You may still be qualified for important income tax cuts depending on your job or source of revenue.
You are granted the tax resident status if you:
a) have lived in Portugal for at least 183 days (consecutive or not) within a 12-month period;
b) have lived in Portugal for less than 183 days and, on 31 December of that year, you have a house / flat in a situation that indicates that you plan to keep it as your usual place of residence.
Check out our Guide to Portugal to choose your preferred place to live.
If you’re a non-EU citizen, you can also take advantage of the Portugal Golden Visa programme.
Portugal NHR status provides tax advantages to those who establish their residence for Portuguese tax purposes, enabling them to have tax breaks for 10 consecutive years. Read our article about Relocating to Portugal after Brexit here.
If you come to Portugal for work you will profit from a 20% fixed income tax (IRS). This reduced tax rate refers to all high-value-added skilled professionals. The professions list includes jobs such as architects, doctors, tax consultants, senior managers, educators, and designers. See the list of the professions below.
You can profit from Portugal NHR status if you are a pensioner and are moving to Portugal. All pension incomes from outside Portugal are exempt from IRS payments but earned in Portugal. This is because where double tax agreements exist (such as with Portugal and France for instance), the right to raise taxes falls into the country of residence. Portugal currently exempts retirees from paying taxes on their non-Portuguese pension incomes.
If you’re looking for a nice place to live or spend your stay in Portugal, we can also help you find a house or property > here.
Portugal Homes has very experienced and knowledgeable professionals working with some of the most established and reputable developers Portugal has to offer. Our vast experience allows us to guide you through the best investment choices.
Whether you want a holiday home or an investment property, we select the best units for your profile and take care of all the process from start to finish. Even after the sale! Our After Sales services assume the responsibility of furnishing your property at your taste, taking care of the property in your absence, managing the rentals if you wish to rent your property when you’re not in Portugal and so much more!
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