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Buying property in Porto as a foreigner: a practical checklist
A plain-English guide for foreigners buying property in Porto and northern Portugal: the buying process, taxes, due diligence, and what is specific to the region.
Buying property in Portugal: a foreigner's legal checklist (2026)
NIF, title and debt checks, the promissory contract, taxes and how property interacts with residence routes — for non-EU and EU buyers alike.
Buying Property in the Algarve as a Foreigner: Full Checklist
A clear step-by-step guide for foreigners buying property in the Algarve, covering checks, contracts, taxes and the role of a Portuguese lawyer.
Divorce in Portugal for Foreigners: Jurisdiction & Custody
A clear guide for expats on whether Portugal can hear your divorce, how the process works, and how child custody is decided.
Setting Up a Company in Portugal as a Foreigner
A practical guide for foreigners on forming a Portuguese Lda company: getting your NIF, registration steps, tax basics, and what non-residents should plan for before they start.
Portugal D7 visa: the 2026 guide for retirees and passive-income earners
Who the D7 is for, the income expectation, the documents and steps, and how it leads to residence and eventually citizenship.
Portugal digital nomad visa (D8): requirements and how to apply
Who qualifies, income expectations, remote-work proof, and the difference between the temporary-stay and residence routes.
Portugal employment rights for foreign workers
Plain-English guide to employment rights in Portugal for foreign workers: contracts, notice, dismissal protection, working time, leave and acting if rights are breached.
Portugal golden visa in 2026: routes, costs and timeline
What still qualifies after the rule changes, the application process, the residency obligation and the path to citizenship.
Inheritance and Succession in Portugal: A Guide for Foreigners
How inheritance works in Portugal for expats: forced heirship, the EU succession rule and choosing your national law, stamp duty versus inheritance tax, and writing a valid will.
Portugal NHR & Tax Residency Explained for New Residents
A plain-English guide to how tax residency and the NHR-style regime work in Portugal, what new foreign residents should check, and when to ask a lawyer.
Getting a NIF and Opening a Bank Account in Portugal: A Practical Guide for Foreigners
A calm, practical walkthrough for expats: what the Portuguese NIF is, when non-residents may need a fiscal representative, and how to open a local bank account. General information only.
Portuguese Citizenship After Residency in Portugal: Full Guide
How foreigners qualify for Portuguese citizenship after legal residency, the A2 language test, the documents you need and the realistic timeline.
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