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First Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI) approvals granted in 2026

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Semyon Germanovich

Published

1 Apr 2026

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First Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI) approvals granted in 2026

Portugal's 2026 tax deadline is approaching: here's what you need to know

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Semyon Germanovich

Published

1 Apr 2026

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Portugal's 2026 tax deadline is approaching: here's what you need to know

Portuguese Traditions: Culture, Food and Festivals

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

17 Mar 2026

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Portuguese Traditions: Culture, Food and Festivals

Starting a business in Portugal as a Foreigner: What you need to know

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

17 Mar 2026

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Starting a business in Portugal as a Foreigner: What you need to know

Expat communities in Portugal: Everything you need to know before you land

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

17 Mar 2026

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Expat communities in Portugal: Everything you need to know before you land

Cost of living in Lisbon Portugal: Breakdown for expats

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

17 Mar 2026

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Cost of living in Lisbon Portugal: Breakdown for expats

Cost of living in Porto Portugal: Breakdown for expats

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

16 Mar 2026

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Cost of living in Porto Portugal: Breakdown for expats

Opening a bank account in Portugal: Complete handbook for foreigners

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

16 Mar 2026

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Opening a bank account in Portugal: Complete handbook for foreigners

Property taxes in Portugal: What foreign buyers need to know

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

22 Feb 2026

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Property taxes in Portugal: What foreign buyers need to know

How to get a job in Portugal as an American: Everything you need to know

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

5 Feb 2026

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How to get a job in Portugal as an American: Everything you need to know

Health insurance in Portugal for foreigners: What you need to know

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

5 Feb 2026

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Health insurance in Portugal for foreigners: What you need to know

Why are Americans moving to Portugal in 2026

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

2 Feb 2026

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Why are Americans moving to Portugal in 2026

Portugal immigration lawyer: Costs, timelines, and Visa support

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

2 Feb 2026

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Portugal immigration lawyer: Costs, timelines, and Visa support

NHR by investment in Portugal, live now

Written by

Semyon Germanovich

Published

10 Mar 2026

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NHR by investment in Portugal, live now

Portugal Golden Visa Investment Fund: Complete guide for 2026

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Portugal Golden Visa Investment Fund: Complete guide for 2026

Malta vs Portugal Golden Visa: Which program is better in 2026?

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Malta vs Portugal Golden Visa: Which program is better in 2026?

Living in Portugal vs the UK in 2026: Complete comparison for expats

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Living in Portugal vs the UK in 2026: Complete comparison for expats

Living in Portugal vs Spain in 2026: Complete comparison for expats

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Living in Portugal vs Spain in 2026: Complete comparison for expats

Portugal's NHR 2.0 (IFICI) 2025 deadline is rapidly approaching

Written by

Manuel Jacob

Published

10 Mar 2026

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Portugal's NHR 2.0 (IFICI) 2025 deadline is rapidly approaching

Greece vs Portugal Golden Visa: Which Is Better in 2026 & Beyond?

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Greece vs Portugal Golden Visa: Which Is Better in 2026 & Beyond?

Cost of living in Portugal vs Canada: A 2026 comparison guide for expats

Written by

Manuel Jacob

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Cost of living in Portugal vs Canada: A 2026 comparison guide for expats

Retiring in Portugal vs Spain: Which country fits your retirement plan?

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Retiring in Portugal vs Spain: Which country fits your retirement plan?

Golden Visa Spain vs Portugal: What You Need to Know in 2026

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Golden Visa Spain vs Portugal: What You Need to Know in 2026

Cost of living in Portugal vs UK: The 2026 relocation guide

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Cost of living in Portugal vs UK: The 2026 relocation guide

Portugal Startup Visa: The ultimate guide for expat founders

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Portugal Startup Visa: The ultimate guide for expat founders

Portugal Retirement Visa: Your complete guide to retiring in Portugal

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Portugal Retirement Visa: Your complete guide to retiring in Portugal

D7 Visa vs Golden Visa Portugal: Which residency path is right for you in 2026?

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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D7 Visa vs Golden Visa Portugal: Which residency path is right for you in 2026?

The great founder flight: Will the next UK Budget accelerate the entrepreneur exodus?

Written by

Semyon Germanovich

Published

10 Mar 2026

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The great founder flight: Will the next UK Budget accelerate the entrepreneur exodus?

Location, location, location: Why Brits are trading hustle and bustle for sea and sun

Written by

Semyon Germanovich

Published

10 Mar 2026

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Location, location, location: Why Brits are trading hustle and bustle for sea and sun

Spain vs Portugal cost of living: A comparison guide

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Spain vs Portugal cost of living: A comparison guide

D7 vs D8 Visa Portugal: Which Residency Path is Right for You in 2026?

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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D7 vs D8 Visa Portugal: Which Residency Path is Right for You in 2026?

Working remotely in Portugal: A guide for expats

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Working remotely in Portugal: A guide for expats

The great exodus: Why UK founders and entrepreneurs are moving abroad

Written by

Semyon Germanovich

Published

10 Mar 2026

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The great exodus: Why UK founders and entrepreneurs are moving abroad

Best places to retire in Portugal: Top regions and cities

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Best places to retire in Portugal: Top regions and cities

Portugal’s citizenship rules are changing: everything you need to know

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

10 Mar 2026

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Portugal’s citizenship rules are changing: everything you need to know

International banks in Portugal: Best options for expats

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

14 Jan 2026

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International banks in Portugal: Best options for expats

How to open a company in Portugal: A complete guide

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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How to open a company in Portugal: A complete guide

CRUE Portugal explained: How EU citizens can legally live in Portugal

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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CRUE Portugal explained: How EU citizens can legally live in Portugal

Touchdown's 2025 Relocation Report: entrepreneurs are leaving the UK in shocking numbers

Written by

Semyon Germanovich

Published

10 Mar 2026

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Touchdown's 2025 Relocation Report: entrepreneurs are leaving the UK in shocking numbers

Best international schools in Portugal: A guide for expats with children

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Best international schools in Portugal: A guide for expats with children

Portugal's new Foreigners Law is here

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

10 Mar 2026

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Portugal's new Foreigners Law is here

Portugal taxes for expats: Important rules and updates

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Portugal taxes for expats: Important rules and updates

Why I’m building Touchdown

Written by

Semyon Germanovich

Published

10 Mar 2026

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Why I’m building Touchdown

How to retire in Portugal: Visas, costs, and lifestyle

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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How to retire in Portugal: Visas, costs, and lifestyle

Buying property in Portugal: All you need to know

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Buying property in Portugal: All you need to know

How much is a house in Portugal? Prices, costs, and key insights

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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How much is a house in Portugal? Prices, costs, and key insights

Renting in Portugal: An expert guide for 2026

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Renting in Portugal: An expert guide for 2026

Portugal crypto tax: rules, exemptions, and filing

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Portugal crypto tax: rules, exemptions, and filing

Portugal healthcare system: Everything you need to know

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Portugal healthcare system: Everything you need to know

The best places to live in Portugal for expats in 2026

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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The best places to live in Portugal for expats in 2026

NIF Portugal explained: What it is and how to get yours quickly

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

26 Jan 2026

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NIF Portugal explained: What it is and how to get yours quickly

Moving to Portugal from USA: 2026 guide for Americans

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Moving to Portugal from USA: 2026 guide for Americans

Portugal work Visa 2026: Types, requirements & fees

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Portugal work Visa 2026: Types, requirements & fees

Cost of living in Portugal vs USA (2026 comparison)

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Cost of living in Portugal vs USA (2026 comparison)

Is Portugal LGBTQ+ friendly? Laws, cities & expat life

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Is Portugal LGBTQ+ friendly? Laws, cities & expat life

Is Portugal safe to live? 2026 safety guide for expats

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Is Portugal safe to live? 2026 safety guide for expats

Portugal residency guide 2026: Visas, rules & benefits

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

16 Jan 2026

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Portugal residency guide 2026: Visas, rules & benefits

Portugal Golden Visa in 2025: Expert guide by lawyers

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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Portugal Golden Visa in 2025: Expert guide by lawyers

Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI) Tax regime: 2026 playbook

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

28 Jan 2026

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Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI) Tax regime: 2026 playbook

Touchdown's rebrand is live: Announcing our new visual identity

Written by

Kate Townsend

Published

10 Mar 2026

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Touchdown's rebrand is live: Announcing our new visual identity

The ultimate guide to Portugal digital nomad D8 Visa in 2025

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

21 Jan 2026

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The ultimate guide to Portugal digital nomad D8 Visa in 2025

Portugal D7 Visa: A definitive guide for 2026

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

26 Jan 2026

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Portugal D7 Visa: A definitive guide for 2026

Portugal’s Constitutional Court Blocks Immigration Bill That Would Delay Family Reunification

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

28 Jan 2026

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Portugal’s Constitutional Court Blocks Immigration Bill That Would Delay Family Reunification

Becoming a Freelancer in Portugal is more tax efficient than NHR 2.0, for most.

Written by

Semyon Germanovich

Published

10 Mar 2026

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Becoming a Freelancer in Portugal is more tax efficient than NHR 2.0, for most.

Is Portugal a Tax Haven? A Portuguese Tax Lawyer Breaks It Down

Written by

Manuel Jacob

Published

10 Mar 2026

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Is Portugal a Tax Haven? A Portuguese Tax Lawyer Breaks It Down

Portugal is changing the rules: everything you need to know

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

10 Mar 2026

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Portugal is changing the rules: everything you need to know

D3 Visa Portugal: Your 2025 Guide to Moving as a Qualified Professional

Written by

Tia Hellman

Published

8 Sep 2025

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D3 Visa Portugal: Your 2025 Guide to Moving as a Qualified Professional

Is Portugal a good place to live? A guide to the pros and cons

Written by

Tia Hellman

Published

23 Feb 2026

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Is Portugal a good place to live? A guide to the pros and cons

Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI): Definitive Guide for 2025

Written by

Manuel Jacob

Published

10 Mar 2026

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Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI): Definitive Guide for 2025

Portugal v Dubai: Two low-tax options and one clear choice

Written by

Semyon Germanovich

Published

10 Mar 2026

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Portugal v Dubai: Two low-tax options and one clear choice

D1 Visa Portugal: A guide for salaried employees

Written by

Tia Hellman

Published

30 Jan 2026

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D1 Visa Portugal: A guide for salaried employees

Working in Portugal: Visas, jobs & life

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

17 Mar 2026

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Working in Portugal: Visas, jobs & life

Portugal dual citizenship: What you need to know in 2026

Written by

Henrique Moreira de Sousa

Published

17 Mar 2026

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Portugal dual citizenship: What you need to know in 2026

Getting structured as a freelancer in Portugal: benefits, advantages, and how to do it right

Written by

Manuel Jacob

Published

6 Jan 2026

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Getting structured as a freelancer in Portugal: benefits, advantages, and how to do it right

Introducing IRS Jovem: Portugal’s near zero tax scheme for under 35s in 2025

Written by

Manuel Jacob

Published

10 Mar 2026

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Introducing IRS Jovem: Portugal’s near zero tax scheme for under 35s in 2025

Europe's most powerful tax regime is here: NHR 2.0

Written by

Manuel Jacob

Published

10 Mar 2026

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Europe's most powerful tax regime is here: NHR 2.0

Taxes in Portugal: A practical guide for expats and foreigners

Written by

Tia Hellman

Published

22 Feb 2026

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Taxes in Portugal: A practical guide for expats and foreigners

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