The Portuguese Non-Habitual Resident program boosts Portugal to become the best retirement haven in Europe. It is also quickly becoming a hotspot for the French, British, German, and Scandinavian professionals looking to benefit from the reduced taxes and tax-free pensions regime that the program offers.
NHR regime focuses on two sets of people: Retirees that are receiving pensions from overseas and Professionals that are either employed or self-employed, that are willing to receive their income completely tax-free for 10 consecutive years and help the Portuguese economy.
Some of the most important advantages of being a non-habitual tax resident in Portugal are:
Professions of high cultural and economic worth are given generous tax exemptions under the NHR tax regime, as they are considered to be of added value to Portugal.
The following professions are considered of high added value: Architects, Musicians, Tax consultants, Clinical surgeons, Dentists, Doctors, Computer consultants, Designers, Directors, Engineers, Ship’s doctors, Medical physiatrists, Psychologists, Computer programmers, Investors, Higher management, Geologists, Archaeologists, and Software consultants.
If you’re a retiree, you can enjoy your retirement completely tax-free for 10 consecutive years.
If you’re an active Architect, Engineer, Medical Doctor or have another high-value profession, and choose to work in Portugal, you’ll receive a fixed 20% taxation on IRS for the period of 10 consecutive years.
There will be no Portuguese taxation on foreign income, either pension, dependent work or independent work, on top of the taxation applied by the country of origin.
You get to live in one of the most peaceful countries in the world and the Best European Destination since 2015.
A country where the sun shines for three quarters of the year, with great beaches, mountains and golden plains. As well as vibrant cities and plenty of history to revisit.
To request your Non-Habitual Resident status you must have not been considered a resident in Portugal for the last 5 years.
Register at the local tax office as a tax resident in Portugal. To do so you must have remained in Portugal for more than 183 consecutive, or non-consecutive days, or possess a home in such conditions that can lead to the assumption that is intended to be kept and occupied as your habitual residence.
As soon as you’re registered at the tax office as a tax resident, you’ll receive your Portuguese taxpayer card. After the card is emitted, you’ll be able to apply to the Non-Habitual Resident program.
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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