Touchdown is where transparency, visibility, and control come first. One platform where automation is blended with world-class legal expertise.
Henrique Moreira de Sousa
Head of Immigration
Henrique holds a Master's in International Law, earned with magna cum laude honors from Universidade Católica Portuguesa, bringing a strong academic foundation to Touchdown. As a legal specialist in immigration affairs, Henrique leads the immigration and citizenship services at Touchown. Henrique has personally processed hundreds of visa applications as a partner in his law firm.
Manuel Jacob
Head of Tax
Manuel is a bar-certified tax attorney in Portugal. Manuel is a skilled tax and business attorney with expertise in cross-border financial intricacies, he delivers extensive support and strategic planning to expatriates in Portugal. Manuel runs tax and business at his own law firm and oversees taxation at Touchdown.
Semyon Germanovich
Founder
Semyon is a product thinker, engineer and successful founder. One of the first employees at payments unicorn Moonpay, he eventually oversaw all new products as a Senior Director. After MoonPay, Semyon founded an enterprise-focused infrastructure business in crypto. At Touchdown, he does everything to support our mission. He is a Portuguese resident, originally from the UK.
Alejandro Franco Rodriguez
Product and Operations
Alejandro is a product generalist and expert in building beautiful onboarding experiences for consumers. Alejandro was also one of the first employees at Moonpay, where he and Semyon formed a strong bond in 2021. At Touchdown, he builds delightful user experiences with a focus on compliance, onboarding and identity. He is a Portuguese resident, originally from Colombia.
We’ve served hundreds of customers in Portugal, helping with all aspects of their move. But don’t just take our word for it—hear from our previous clients:
Make your visa process easier!
Honestly, I can't believe how simple Touchdown made the entire visa process. I'd been putting off this move for years because of all the paperwork, but their platform automated everything, even setting up appointments! Five stars all the way.
Best NIF service I've come across.
Getting a NIF through touchdown was surprisingly fast. Im surprised by how professional and fast the services was. I had a ton of issues with other agencies triying to understand the process. Touchdown was really quick easy to understand and extremely responsive when things were taking longer due to processing...
Our team has lived the complexities that setting up your new base can bring. From chasing down legal teams to check the status of a visa application, to arranging housing from a foreign country. We’ve built Touchdown to change this - a platform where transparency, visibility and control are prioritised, and technology is balanced with responsive legal expertise.
Our team have been there before - going through a relocation process where you don’t know where the next hidden cost is coming from. We give you transparency over how much you’ll pay, right from the very start.
There’s no reason why everything you need to set up your new base can’t be integrated into a single, reliable platform. Touchdown does exactly that, ensuring your experience is seamless.
We don’t just leave everything to technology; we’re a registered law firm, meaning you have a direct line into a team of world-class lawyers. With regional expertise, we ensure you get the correct guidance from an expert team.
Touchdown was built by a team of Portuguese lawyers and entrepreneurs for anyone who wants to come to the Iberian Peninsula. Some examples of Touchdown's customers below.
For those who frequently move across borders and need a reliable partner to handle all legal and tax obligations.
For those who need to ensure you’re set up in the most tax-efficient way. Our regional expertise means we'll get the most out of tax regimes.
Crypto is our bread and butter. For those who operate or invest in crypto and want the best tax treatment in Europe.
If you run a business or have sold a company, you’re speaking our language. Our product stack is optimised for entrepreneurs and founders.
Reach out to our attentive team and we'll respond as fast as possible.
Touchdown gives you clarity on moving and operating in Portugal like no one else. We do it in minutes and for free with The Touchdown Advisor, blending cutting edge technology and solid legal experience to take you through the ultimate on-boarding experience. Further, we have a highly responsive and experienced team of stellar Portuguese lawyers to support your needs with an strong track record of serving expats in Portugal. We give you both the clarity and the services you need, in one place.
We believe that legal products need to be built and operated by lawyers. That's why Touchdown is fully registered as a law firm in Portugal under company number 518387747. We're authorised to provide legal advice in the country and two of our founding partners are Portuguese Lawyers.
Touchdown was founded by product operators and veteran Portuguese lawyers. Our team blends years of experience building billion dollar software products and the experience of having helped hundreds of expats make Portugal their base. Two of Touchdown's founding partners are licensed and accredited Portuguese lawyers. You can read more about Touchdown and our team on our About Page.
Touchdown is built for anyone who wants to relocate to or lives in the Iberian Peninsula. Examples of Touchdown's customers include: highly mobile individuals, passive income earners and retirees, crypto natives and entrepreneurs.
The Relocation Advisor is an AI-powered tool that helps you understand the best way for you to move to Portugal. The Advisor checks if you need a visa, tells you which one is best for you, provides next steps for your move and tracks documents and items you need to think about. At the end, it'll tell you which services you may need from Touchdown. It's designed to cut through the noise and give you clarity.
Touchdown offers four core solutions: NHR setup, freelancer setup, company incorporation and visas. Think of Touchdown as your relocation companion - everything you need to setup and thrive in your new base integrated into a single, simple to use platform. From initial planning and visas, to tax advisory and accounting, to navigating life after you land, our platform supports you every step of the way.
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Make your dream of relocating a reality with the help of our expert team. We handle the paperwork and legalities, so you can focus on embracing your new adventure. Begin your journey now!
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