Which Portugal guide should I read first?

Start with your situation. Investors: the Golden Visa guide. Passive income or retirement: the D7. Remote workers: the D8. If you are not sure yet, our commercial Portugal hub routes you in three minutes.

Is the NHR still available in Portugal?

No. The NHR closed to new applicants on 1 January 2024, and the transition window ended on 31 March 2025. Its successor, IFICI (NHR 2.0), offers a 20% flat rate to a narrow set of profiles. The tax guide covers both.

What is the very first administrative step for Portugal?

Getting a NIF, the Portuguese tax number. It is free at any Finanças office and required before banking, property, visas and company formation. The NIF guide walks through every route.

Can I set up a Portuguese company without living there?

Yes. Non-residents can own a Portuguese company outright and incorporate remotely through a mandated professional. The company formation pillar on our doing business in Portugal hub has the full workflow.

Are these guides kept up to date?

Yes. Each guide carries its own "Last updated" date and cites the official source next to every figure; immigration and tax rules changed materially in 2026, and the guides reflect the rules in force.

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Thinking about moving to Portugal, or setting up a company there?

Everything on moving to, and setting up in, Portugal: every visa route compared, the tax rules that decide what you keep, the tax number everything starts with, and the company formation playbook. Each guide is verified against official Portuguese sources and dated.

Compare every Portuguese residency route, Golden Visa, D7 and D8, with the income or investment each needs

Actionable guides shaped by Portuguese rules, not generic relocation advice

Understand the 2026 citizenship reform and the IFICI tax regime that decide what you keep

Clear answers backed by official AIMA, Finanças and Diário da República sources

Fast Assessment: Is Portugal Your Best Option?

Every business and every move has different needs. Pick what matters most to you and see how Portugal scores.

Low corporate taxFast company setup (about 1 day)Access to EU and Schengen marketsStraightforward banking for non-residentsClear residency and visa routesInternational reputation and rule of law

How to get a Portuguese NIF: the free tax number you need before banking, visas and a company.

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How to Get a Portuguese NIF (2026): Free & Non-Resident

How to get a Portuguese NIF in 2026: the free official route, whether you need a fiscal representative, costs, documents, and how to do it from abroad.

Aug 17, 2026•

10 min

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Portugal D8 Digital Nomad Visa 2026: The Accurate Guide

The 2026 Portugal D8 digital nomad visa guide: the €3,680 income rule, temporary stay vs residency, fees, taxes, and the new citizenship timeline.

Aug 17, 2026•

14 min

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Portugal D7 Visa 2026: Income Rules, Costs & US Guide

The 2026 Portugal D7 visa guide: the €920/month income rule, official fees, the 183-day myth, and the new 10-year citizenship timeline for Americans.

Aug 17, 2026•

14 min

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Portugal Golden Visa 2026: Costs, Routes & Honest Verdict

The verified 2026 guide to Portugal's Golden Visa: current routes from €250k, real all-in costs, the new 10-year citizenship rule, and if it's worth it.

Aug 17, 2026•

15 min

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Portugal NHR Is Closed: The IFICI (NHR 2.0) Guide 2026

Portugal's NHR is closed to new arrivals. Here is the IFICI (NHR 2.0) regime that replaced it: the 20% rate, who qualifies, and the 15 January deadline.

Aug 17, 2026•

12 min