Type of Program |
Residency by Investment |
Type of Investments |
1. Funds Investment
2. Company Formation
3. Investment in Research
4. Donation to Arts
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Minimum Investment |
1. Funds Investment:
Transfer of capital equal or superior to EUR 500,000,intended for the acquisition of shares in specific collective investment organisms.
2. Company Formation:
Transfer of capital equal or superior to EUR 500,000,intended for the incorporation of a commercial company with a registered office in the national territory, combined with creation of 5 permanent jobs.
3. Investment in Research:
Transfer of capital equal or superior to EUR 500,000 applied to research activities by public or private scientific research institutions.
4. Donation to Arts:
Transfer of capital equal or superior to EUR 250,000 applied to investment or support for artistic reproduction, recovery, or maintenance of national cultural heritage. |
Dual Nationality Permitted |
Yes |
Personal Visit Required |
Yes |
Minimum Stay |
A) Single visit for submission of biometrics data. B) 7 days per year for 5 years.
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Capital Gains Taxes |
20% |
Personal Income Taxes (For Non-residents) |
0%
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Corporate Tax Rate |
25% |
Property Taxes |
Buying Property: 1. Municipal Transfer Tax (IMT) – 6 to 8%
2. Stamp Tax – when signing a deed, the purchaser must pay the stamp duty at 0.8%.
3. Annual City Hall Tax (IMI) – tax payable by whoever owns the property on 31st December. The rate varies between 0.3% and 0.5% for urban properties and 0.8% for rural properties.
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Processing Time |
1 Year to Residency 5 Years Residency to apply for Citizenship |
Passport Validity |
10 Years |
Restricted Countries |
None |
Visa Free Travel |
27 Schengen Countries on PR Card |
187 Countries on Portuguese Passport |