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For many Americans, the idea of unlocking retirement assets to invest in Portugal’s Golden Visa program seems appealing. The problem is that what looks simple on the surface can create very serious U.S. tax issues, many of which aren’t about Portugal at all, but about U.S. retirement plan rules. Before you take a step in … Read more
Getting a NIF and opening a bank account are the first steps to take in your Golden Visa process. For obtaining a NIF we will only need you to provide us a copy of your passport identification pages, a proof of residence like a utility bill or a bank statement and a power of attorney … Read more
Choosing the right visa to live or invest in Portugal is an important decision, and while the Golden Visa often stands out as the most popular option, there are other visas worth considering. Depending on your specific situation, one of these might suit you even better: the D2, D7, or D8 visas. Let’s briefly explore … Read more
On June 23, the Portuguese Government announced proposed changes to the nationality and foreigners laws. Full details emerged on June 26, with a parliamentary vote expected on July 4. However, all discussions and votes have now been postponed until September. What’s Being Proposed? Some proposals may face constitutional and EU legal challenges, particularly the distinction … Read more
According to Bloomberg, the Portugal´s Minister of Presidency of the current centre-right government, Leitão Amaro, gave an interview where he presented statistics showing a strong growth in the number of Golden Visa approvals, a supportive statement about the outlook of the program and highlighting that new measures to increase the appeal of the Portugal´s Golden … Read more
According to a CNBC article just published, Portugal is now the number one country where Americans are hoping to move to. In a survey conducted in the site administered by Expatsi, where more than 116 thousand U.S. Citizens participated, Portugal was the top destination chosen by Americans that are considering relocating abroad. Spain and U.K. … Read more
Yesterday, May 18, the parliament elections were held and as expected the right-wing parties obtained a landslide majority, due above all, to the increase of votes in the centre-right coalition (AD) and in the far-right (Chega). The Socialist Party (PS), who held power from 2015 until 2024, was the biggest loser of the elections, with … Read more
Currently, U.S. Nationals represent about 20% of Portugal´s Golden Visa applications, being the first country in this ranking having recently surpassed Chinese investors that since the start of the program in 2012 have been for many years the main leading force in the investments. The advantages of Portugal for U.S. investors span from its high … Read more
That our world is progressing in a dangerous and highly unpredictable way, we all know about it. A global climate change that can cause enormous shifts in our day to day lives and in the economic patterns across the world. Never-ending war conflicts in Eastern Europe and in the Middle East. Rise of the more … Read more
Currently, US nationals represent about 20% of Portugal’s Golden Visa applications, making them the leading nationality in the program. The United States recently surpassed Chinese investors, who had been the dominant applicants since the program’s inception in 2012. Based on our extensive experience serving US-based clients, we have identified the 17 main reasons why Americans … Read more
