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MOVING CAN BE A DREAM COMING TRUE. IT CAN ALSO BE HELL.
PLANNING MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

Many people are moving to get a fresh start. The countries where we operate, Portugal and Spain, have a lot going for them and offer incredible lifestyle. They also have some of the highest tax rates in Europe, alongside some of the most attractive systems of tax breaks in the world.  
Wise tax planning can boost the wealth of the expat making the move but even a small mistake can lead to a complete financial disaster.

Many expats expect taxes to be simple and believe that any local accountant will be able to sort it out for them. The brutal reality is that expat taxation is complex and the NHR and TISRI schemes in Portugal and Beckham scheme in Spain are some of the most complex in the world. There are vast grey areas and much is uncertain.

Expat taxes are a business for professionals.

MEET FRESH LEGAL

FRESHis a leading expat tax consultancy operating in Portugal, Spain, the US and UK.
We are theonlytax advisors in the Iberian peninsula with qualifiedUS and UK(and others) tax advisors, working seamlessly on the ground with Portuguese and Spanish lawyers. We focus on tax and immigration, providing full and coherent advice on cross-border aspects.

As the only truly international tax advisory in the region, we advisehundreds of expats from all over the world, more than any other firmand are the most qualified firm to deal with cross-border expat taxation.
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Unique:The only international tax boutique operating in Portugal and Spain, with qualified UK, US and Portuguese tax professionals
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Our goal:Offer holistic and creative tax solutions from planning through filing and to managing disputes
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Our clients:Successful business owners who are still working and people with asset portfolios. We only work with people who are sophisticated enough to understand our advice. We also only work with people who are pleasant.

LEGAL SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR CLIENTS

If you are working with expats in Portugal and you want to collaborate with a reliable firm that responds to emails quickly, provides superb service and respects your relationship with your clients, we are happy to discuss a collaboration with you. We are the leading expat lawyers in Portugal, covering international taxation, immigration, estate planning and real estate. Please write to friends@freshportugal.com with a short description of the type of work that you do and what sort of collaboration you are looking for

WHAT DO WE DO?

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TAX
We help you optimize your taxes and defeat any changes to tax laws and benefit schemes. We offer short half-hour consultations to expats who want to know how their income will be treated in Portugal.
OurPortugal tax consultationcovers mainly people from outside Europe, including people from the US, Canada, Australia, UAE, Hong-Kong and many other places.
People from the UK and Europe are encouraged to bookourtax consultation for Europeans and UK.
We also offer a specificconsultation about taxation for digital nomads & remote workers in Portugal.
High Net Worth individuals (over 250,000 Euro in annual income or over 1M Euro in assets) are encouraged to book apersonal tax plan
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IMMIGRATION
We help expats navigate the complexities of immigration to Portugal, offering expert guidance on the most suitable visa options. We suggest reading theultimate guide to moving to Portugalthat we wrote. OurPortugal immigration consultationprovides a clear overview of the visa process, identify potential issues, and tailor recommendations to your unique situation.
We also offer acombined Tax & Immigration Consultation, addressing not only visa requirements but also the tax implications of your residency, so you can make an informed decision that aligns both with your immigration and your financial goals.
Our immigration consultation fees are fully deductible from future visa work, ensuring you receive ongoing, cost-effective support as you settle in Portugal
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REAL ESTATE
Buying a house, as a home to live in or as an investment is one of the most important transactions you will ever make. We strongly recommend reading ourguide to buying real estate in Portugal. If you are looking for a holiday home, we also suggest reading theguide to buying a holiday home in Portugal.
The Portugal real estate market is behind other developed markets in the level of protection that it offers expats. Non-regulated real-estate agents regularly “recommend” to expat to save a little and not use lawyers. Many houses have issues and the transaction in Portugal is done in a different way to other countries. Buying a home in Portugal can be a wonderful, life-changing experience, but it needs to be done carefully with competent representation that we are happy to offer.
Apart from residential purchases, we offer advice on complex transactions such as regulation, holiday homes and commercial investments. We guide you through every step.
Ourreal estate in Portugal consultationcovers key aspects like the best investment structure, tax implications, licensing, mortgages, and local reporting requirements.
Following the consultation, we provide full legal representation for buying or selling property, handling everything from negotiations to the final deed, ensuring a smooth and secure transaction
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ESTATE PLANNING
We specialize in guiding expats through the complexities of estate planning in Portugal. Many newcomers to the country are unaware that, without adapting their estate plans to local laws, their wishes regarding asset distribution may not be fully respected. Under Portuguese law, succession rules can differ significantly from those in other countries, with the state determining how part of an estate is divided. Our service ensures your estate plan aligns with your intentions. We help you opt out of Portuguese succession laws, allowing you to apply the laws of your home country, where flexibility is often greater. This process includes personalized consultations, drafting a will that reflects your choices, and coordinating its signing with a notary.
Let us simplify the process, so your assets go exactly where you want them to.
We recommend reading about why aWill in Portugal is an absolute necessity. You can book ourPortuguese Will serviceand get it done once and for all
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CORPORATE, TECHNOLOGY & INVESTMENT
We provide 360º legal services tailored to expats and international entrepreneurs looking to establish and grow their businesses in Portugal. Whether you're launching a startup, securing pre-seed investment, or looking to incorporate a subsidiary for your business in Portugal, we will guide you every step of the way. We deliver personalized solutions that address the unique challenges of the Portuguese legal landscape, so you can focus on your business's success.
If you consider investing in Portugal or opening a business, we strongly recommend booking ourinvestment package

TESTIMONIALS

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If there was a 4.9 stars option I'd still give them 5
If there was a 4.9 stars option I'd still give them 5. We had a short consultation meeting over Zoom regarding our tax planning \ immigration process. Zeev was super knowledgeable and helpful, the meeting started exactly on time and he was clear, informative, creative, and also a very pleasant person to talk to. This company, and Zeev in particular, will be my "go to" place for anything related to tax planning and annual returns going forward. There's nothing negative I can say about their service even if I scratch my head hard and try to dig up something
Nachum
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I’m looking forward to working with Zeev and his team in the future
Zeev was very knowledgeable and explained the optimal approach I should take with my taxes in Portugal. He cleared up some questions that I was unable to have answered previously. I’m looking forward to working with Zeev and his team in the future
David Monsees
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PROFESSIONALS IN PORTUGAL

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ZEEV FISHER
LAWYER (PORTUGAL, ENGLAND & WALES, IRELAND, ISRAEL)
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PEDRO ABREU
TAX LAWYER (PORTUGAL & BRAZIL)
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REBECCA CASTRO
TAX LAWYER (PORTUGAL & BRAZIL)
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HENRIQUE FARIA
TAX LAWYER (PORTUGAL & BRAZIL)
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RAQUEL SIMÕES
TAX LAWYER
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DANIEL RUSSO
REAL ESTATE LAWYER
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MANUELLA SENA
HEAD OF IMMIGRATION
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AMANDA SCHÜTZ
IMMIGRATION LAWYER
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BIANCA RUSSO
LEGAL SECRETARY
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OLGA NETO
MARKETING
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JAMES BAKER
CPA (U.S.)

PROFESSIONALS IN SPAIN

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MARILO PARDO
TAX LAWYER (SPAIN)

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