Economic advantages
Double taxe exemption on retirement income for 10 years for foreigners.
Low real estate prices in Portugal.
For those who are interested in buying a home with a loan, it will be indexed to Euribor, since Portugal belongs to the euro zone.
The cost of living is lower, which allows you a better and more comfortable life than in your country.
Geographique advantages
If you’re are in Europe this change is easy and if you come from a country with the euro it makes this change even easier.
The sea is always beautifull as is the inland which is connected by excellent roads.
The are a great variety of landscapes much of which are wild.
On the average there are 300 days of sun per year.
The air links are numerous - every day from the main villages to Lisbon.
Social advantages
The Portuguese are very welcoming of foreign people since they were well received when they were emigrantes aboard.
Food
You can taste the best fish of the world and you will be pleasantly surprised with the quality of the meat.
Thanks to the proximity of the sea, you can taste fish and seafood with unparalleled freshness.
You will also find excellent cheeses and pastries, without to forgetting our very famous olive oil.
Health
The Portuguese health public system is in general of good quality.
The private system is of high quality, sometimes expensive, but the combination of both is good.
To be qualified as a tax resident in Portugal.
Must not have been a Portugal resident in the last five years. Attach a statement stating that you have not been resident in Portugal for five years before coming to live there.
The obtention of a tax number
To give the address of the original country of residence.
To send a request to the Tax Authority to obtain the non-habitual status. This request must be made to the TA for registration as an RNH.
To live in Portugal at least 183 days a year.
To register at the local Town Hall.
Analysis of the applicability of the NHN regime to Portugal: 250€ + VAT
Preparation and submission of the application of the NHS scheme: 500€ + VAT
Formalities related to the arrival in Portugal and registration: 500€ + VAT
Travel expenses: 500€ + VAT
Establishment of retired persons in Portugal with tax benefits, all inclusive: 1 500€ + VAT
