Holistic planning from the start
Tax shouldn't be an afterthought. We don't just secure your visa, we set you up tax efficiently from the start.
You can always count on us during your journey
Moving to a new country shouldn't feel overwhelming. Our expert team of immigration specialists and tax attorneys has helped hundreds of people navigate the complexities of international moves with confidence and transparency.
Meet the Team
Our Philosophy
Our team has lived the complexities that come with setting up a totally new base: from chasing down legal teams to arranging housing in a foreign country.
We've built Touchdown to change this. A service where transparency, visibility and control are prioritised, and technology is balanced with responsive legal expertise.
Deep expertise in-house
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.
Everything in one place
There's no reason why everything you need to set up your new base can't be integrated into a single, reliable platform.
Every person deserves expert guidance when making one of life's biggest decisions
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Meet the Leadership Team
Our team is led with bold creative vision, multi-disciplinary experience and dependable expertise.
Semyon Germanovich
Founder
Henrique de Sousa
Head of Immigration
Manuel Jacob
Head of Tax
Kate Townsend Powell
Head of Customer Experience
Our story
Touchdown began with a one-way ticket to Lisbon and the belief that moving to Portugal would be simple. But what looked straightforward on paper quickly unraveled into a tangle of bureaucracy, unanswered emails, and months-long delays. Our founder found himself in a brand-new apartment without running water, chasing down government forms in a language he didn't speak, and trying to decode conflicting legal advice.
What became obvious was that the hardest part of moving wasn't the decision, it was everything after that. So we built the service we wished existed: human, honest, and practical. Touchdown is for people who want to make the leap, but need a smarter way to land.
Why we built Touchdown, straight from the team
Hear the story of how Touchdown was born in episode one of Touchdown Talks: A Founder's Journey to Portugal.
Our Customers
We've crafted a service that focuses on finding the perfect route to Portugal for you.
Highly mobile individuals
For those who frequently move across borders and need a reliable partner to handle all legal and tax obligations.
Passive income earners and retirees
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 natives
Crypto is our bread and butter. For those who operate or invest in crypto and want the best tax treatment in Europe.
Entrepreneurs
If you run a business or have sold a company, you're speaking our language. Our product stack is optimised for entrepreneurs and founders.
We understand that every situation and move is different
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We have h😄ppy customers
500+ customers from all walks of life have already turned to Touchdown to support them in finding a new base.
Our team has built and scaled billion dollar businesses, building products for:
Your most common questions, answered
FAQs
Touchdown gives you clarity on moving and operating in Portugal like no one else. We do it in minutes and for free with The Eligibility Checker, 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 a 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 Eligibility Checker is an AI-powered tool that helps you understand the best way for you to move to Portugal. The Checker 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.
More questions to ask? Reach out to our responsive team.
