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Golden Visa: A Gateway to Europe or a Smart Investment
Did you know that Portugal has issued around 12,000 Golden Visas over the
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Did you know that Portugal has issued around 12,000 Golden Visas over the past decade, the vast majority of which were granted for real estate investment? The Golden Visa program has been, over the last decade, one of the most attractive tools for international investors seeking to establish a presence in Europe. However, its reputation divides opinions: some view it as a gateway to European residency, while others recognize its potential as a smart and structured investment strategy. In this article, we explore the true value of the Golden Visa in Portugal: what it represents, who seeks it, what advantages ...
With the publication of Decree-Law No. 76/2024 of October 23, the legal
regime for Local Accommodation (Alojamento Local, or AL), established by
Decree-Law No. 128/2014 of August 29, undergoes significant changes,
reversing various limitations introduced in 2023 by the Mais Habitação program.
This new legal framework will enter into force on November 1, 2024, with the
aim of strengthening the stability and legal certainty of the local
accommodation activity, while also addressing the economic and urban
concerns that have arisen in recent years in Portugal.
The State Budget for 2024 approved a new regime for non-habitual residents which it called the Tax Incentive for Scientific Research and Innovation (“IFICI”) regime, with very similar characteristics to the regime for non-habitual residents, but even more tax advantageous.
Following the creation of the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA, I.P.), a streamlined strategy was introduced to simplify the administrative process related to Residence Permit applications, including ARI procedures – Residence Permits through Investment, commonly known as the Golden Visa.
Explore the benefits and drawbacks of investing in a Golden Visa through real estate in Portugal, Spain, and Greece. Learn about the investment requirements, processing times, and tax advantages of each program to make an informed decision.
The Portuguese Golden Visa program is known for its attractive benefits for foreign investors, including residency, tax benefits, and a pathway to citizenship. The latest development in the program is the ability to renew your Golden Visa online, simplifying the process and making it easier for investors to maintain their status in Portugal.
Portugal is experiencing a major real estate boom, with property prices seeing the biggest increase in the last 30 years. This has sparked the interest of both local and international investors who are looking to take advantage of the growing real estate market in the country. In this article, we will dive into the reasons behind this trend and what it means for potential real estate investors.
Discover the benefits of investing in Portugal's Golden Visa program. From tax benefits to a path to European citizenship, learn why this program is a smart choice for investors.
Explore the top property options for obtaining a Golden Visa in Portugal. Learn about the best locations, potential ROI and more. Contact us for a personalized consultation.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining a Portuguese Golden Visa through Real Estate Investment
Another memorable night at the annual European gala of the World Travel Awards 2022. The ceremony of the 29th edition of the well-known “Oscars” in the tourism sector”, took place last October 1st, at the new Hilton Mallorca Galatzo, on the island of Mallorca, in Spain. Portugal was undoubtedly one of the big winners of the night.
Despite the moment of great global instability, the projects exist and investors know that they cannot stop. They cannot stop because it is not in the investors DNA and they cannot stop because in periods of inflation stopping is equivalent to losing money. Worse, means having real losses which, as they only correspond to the intrinsic value of the currency, cannot be reflected for tax or accounting purposes, exponentiating their effects.
On August 25, 2022, Law no.18/2022 was published on the official national gazette Diário da Republica amending the legal framework for the entry, stay, departure and deportation of foreigners from the Portuguese territory; by creating conditions for the implementing of the Agreement regarding Mobility between the Member States of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP), signed in Luanda, on July 17, 2021
On May 10, 2022, the Judgment of the Supreme Court of Justice No. 4/2022 was published in the Diário da República. This judgment focuses on the incompatibility between the specific rules of “Local Accommodation” and the local accommodation of “fraction of Horizontal Property with housing destination”.
This year in prior communications we have already mentioned and described a little about Portugal. We presented a ranking of the best international schools, among other topics that describe this little corner of Europe, with a population of (10 million). Now if you are thinking of coming to live in Portugal, we give you some suggestions with a list of cities, considering the three stages of our life: as a student, as a worker and retired.
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