Investment in real estate in Portugal
Portugal is one of the top ten European countries for real estate investment.
The main reasons for the great interest of investors in Portugal are the taxation system and the opportunity to obtain a residence permit when buying real estate.
Portugal has a special tax status (Residente Não Habitual) for foreign residents who have not previously lived in Portugal and have not had its residence permit for the last five years.
Income received by the holder of such status in Portugal is subject to income tax at a rate of 20%, and income received from labor and business activities outside Portugal, as well as pension income, are completely exempt from taxes.
NHR tax status is granted for 10 years. Participants of the investment programs “GOLDEN VISA” can apply for this status
Investment in real estate is one of the forms, but, in fact, one of the most reliable and profitable ways to invest abroad
There are two options for investing in real estate:
Investment 500 thousand euros
Under this program, the client can purchase any property in Portugal. No category restrictions. It can be land, commercial or residential real estate.
In the case of an investment in so-called areas with low population density (with a population density of less than 100 people per square kilometer or with a GDP per capita of less than 75% of the national average), the investor is granted a discount of 20% on the minimum investment for obtaining a Golden Visa, that is, you can purchase real estate from 400 thousand euros.
Investment 350 thousand euros
Under this program, the client can purchase real estate in the urban rehabilitation zone, with the condition that he undertakes to invest in the renovation of this property. In total, the funds spent on the purchase and renovation work must be at least 350 thousand euros. As in the previous paragraph, there is the same program with a 20% discount in areas with low population density. In these areas, obtaining a “Golden Visa” is possible with an investment of at least 280 thousand euros in real estate and subsequent work on its renovation.
It is important to know that the entire amount for obtaining a Golden Visa must be paid from the Applicant's personal account without a mortgage.
Requirements
Requirements at the level of the law of Portugal for applying for the “Golden Visa”:
- Applicants must not be a citizen of any EU country.
- Applicants must not have been convicted of an offense punishable by imprisonment for more than one year.
- Applicants must not be prohibited from entering the national territory and/or the Schengen area at the time of issuing the Golden Visa.
List of documents when applying for the Golden Visa program:
- Investment confirmation.
- Passport or other valid identity document.
- Police clearance certificate in the country of origin and from other countries of residence of the investor for the last 5 years.
- The tax number of the country where the investor is tax resident.
- Tax number in Portugal (NIF)
Rights and obligations
An investor with a golden visa has the right to:
- Apply for citizenship in Portugal by fulfilling the legal requirements and conditions of that country.
- Travel within the Schengen area without a visa.
- Have a legal job and/or conduct business in Portugal.
Rent out your own property in Portugal. - Apply for a residence permit for the whole family.
- Have public health insurance.
- Have access to education for yourself or your family members in public and private educational institutions.
An investor with a golden visa must:
- Spend at least 14 days in the country in each two-year Golden Visa period.
- Maintain investment activity for 5 years.
Regardless of the choice of investment object, our consultants will always help at all stages, from choosing an investment object to concluding a deal
Consultation. Introduction to the market
The initial consultation is important for getting to know the real estate market in Portugal. Nuances, rules and restrictions, as well as for drawing up a plan and identifying real estate
Selection of real estate objects
Our experts will select for you the best offer for your budget
We work only with verified agents and objects
Paperwork
Obtaining a taxpayer identification number
Opening an account at a local bank
Preliminary agreement
Conclusion of a preliminary contract of sale
Certification of the contract by a notary
Deposit of 10–30% of the property value
Payment of municipal taxes
Preparation of documents
Checking the property for cleanliness and availability of all permits
Preparation of the main contract and related documents
Main contract
conclusion of the main contract
payment of the remaining amount of the transaction
Registration
Registration of an object in the cadastral department
obtaining documents on the right of ownership
Costs
- Property acquisition tax. It is paid once, upon purchase, and is calculated according to the formula that takes into account the purchase amount and the amount of the cadastral valuation. This tax is 3-5% of the higher of the two amounts.
- The stamp duty on purchase is 0.8% of the highest amount (specified above).
- Lawyer services range from 7.5 thousand euros (per applicant) to 15 thousand euros (for 4 applicants) and depends on the number of family members applying for the Golden Visa.
- Government fees.
| Type | Investor | Family member |
| Analysis of the first application | €533.90 | €83.30 |
| First Application Approval Fee | €5,336.40 | €5,336.40 |
| Analysis of each update request | €533.90 | €83.30 |
| Approval fee for each renewal application | €2,668.20 | €2,668.20 |
| Commission for a residence permit card | €8.70 | €8.70 |