Golden Visa Real Estate Investment route
14 December 2021
The changes to the Golden Visa program that will come into effect on January 1st, 2022 will allow purchasing properties in Portugal only in the low-density and less populated areas, and on the islands of Madeira and Azores.
The real estate investment for non-residential purposes will remain available in all territories.
The interactive maps below provide a detailed view by municipality.
The Central Register of Beneficial Ownership (RCBE, Registo Central do Beneficiário Efetivo) is a mandatory register established by the Portuguese government.
Submit IRS Modelo 3 in Portugal by 30 June 2025 or request an extension until 31 December with Modelo 49 in specific cases.
Nova lei reformula Autorizações CPLP: cartão físico de 2 anos, visto consular obrigatório e acesso à livre circulação no Espaço Schengen.
Bought or renovated a home in Portugal and found defects? You may have legal protection, with warranty periods from 5 to 10 years under Portuguese law.
A branch is not a separate legal entity. It operates as an extension of the parent company and is fully dependent on it, both legally and financially.
To maximise these benefits, property buyers should assess eligibility before purchasing a property, ensuring it meets the criteria for IMT exemption.
Acquiring Portuguese citizenship through marriage or a civil partnership with a Portuguese national may appear to be a straightforward legal process.
The D2 Visa allows non-EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals to legally start a business, invest, or engage in entrepreneurial activities in Portugal.
A “green lane” will be established to streamline the work visa process for foreign nationals being recruited by Portuguese companies.
The income earned in 2024 must be declared between 1 April and 30 June 2025 by submitting the IRS Model 3 declaration.