A practical guide for U.S. investors exploring Portugal’s Golden Visa in 2025. Learn about cultural differences, fund selection, tax and legal considerations, NHR 2.0, and recent immigration reforms impacting residency and citizenship.
Portugal announces major housing reforms to fight high prices and boost affordability. Key measures include a 6% VAT on new builds, higher IMT for foreign buyers, and big tax breaks for rental investors and moderate rents—shaping the real estate market in 2025.
Portugal has introduced a new capital gains tax exclusion that rewards long-term investors. Discover how holding assets longer can cut your tax bill and why this move strengthens Portugal’s appeal to global investors.
Moving to Portugal but selling your U.S. home? Learn how Portugal’s primary residence tax exclusion compares to the U.S. Section 121 rule and how to avoid double taxation.
Tenants in Portugal can now legally register rental contracts without landlord approval. Learn how to declare your lease, pay stamp duty, and protect your rights under the 2025 rental law.
Discover everything you need to know about Portugal's residence visas, types (D1–D8), eligibility, application steps, required documents, and how to bring your family. Ideal for students, retirees, digital nomads, and professionals.
Discover the main ways to obtain Portuguese citizenship, including naturalization, marriage, descent, and more. Learn about legal requirements, benefits, and exemptions like language proficiency. Start your path to EU residency and a powerful passport today.
Discover how US LLCs are taxed in Portugal in 2025. Learn which structures are eligible for NHR benefits, how to avoid tax risks, and how to optimize management outside Portugal for compliance.
Learn about the easiest Portuguese visas for 2025 – including D7, D8, and Golden Visa options. Watch our interview and find the best route to live in Portugal.
Discover how U.S. expats and entrepreneurs can benefit from Portugal's NHR 2.0 (TISRI) program — featuring a 20% flat tax on local income and exemptions on foreign income for up to 10 years. Learn the top strategies to qualify and reduce your global tax burden.
Explore Portugal’s Golden Visa Program in this 2025 guide, covering eligibility, investment options, application steps, timelines, and paths to residency or citizenship. A strategic opportunity for global investors seeking EU access and long-term benefits.
Confused about Portugal’s Golden Visa? This essential Q&A answers 30 of the most important questions from investment options and family inclusion to timelines, costs, and EU citizenship. Everything you need to know, clearly explained for 2025.
Planning to get married in Portugal as a foreigner? Learn the legal steps, required documents, timelines, and costs for civil or religious marriage — even if you're not a resident. A complete guide to foreign marriage in Portugal.
A big win of FRESH Portugal on behalf of U.S. Citizens in Portugal - Portuguese tax authorities finally admit no right to tax capital gains in Portugal.
A light-hearted cautionary tale of one expat's bold attempt to file his own IRS tax return in Portugal - without a wizard. Discover the charming missteps, bureaucratic twists, and why some things are best left to professionals.
