Portuguese Company + NHR Application
Set up a Portuguese Company (LDA) and hire yourself as a manager to get qualifying employment. Invoice clients globally or in Portugal and pay 20% on profits.
Secure NHR 2.0 (IFICI) Status with Touchdown
Touchdown is a registered law firm in Portugal
Portugal's NHR 2.0 allows you to lock a 0% tax rate on foreign income for 10 years. Touchdown gives you tax planning, application strategy and filing, and ongoing legal support.
Check your eligibility for the new NHR 2.0: for free and in minutes.
- Full Application Strategy
- Dedicated Tax Attorney
- Company Registration Planning
- Application Submission
- Free Introduction Call
We'll let the numbers do the talking
Customers registered
100+
NHR 2.0 Applications
50+
Companies created
5
Days for compliant setup
How does Touchdown help?
Portugal’s tax regimes are world class: but only if you know how to make them work for you. That’s where Touchdown comes in.
How does Touchdown help?
Portugal’s tax regimes are world class: but only if you know how to make them work for you. That’s where Touchdown comes in.
NHR by investment for a certified board seat
Invest into a partner venture fund to secure a board seat at a certified Portuguese startup. Qualify for the NHR without employment or a university degree.
Apply directly if you have Portuguese employment
Maintain a Portuguese employment contract with a Portuguese employer in a qualifying industry, as part of your salaried work. Allows direct NHR application.
Portuguese Company + NHR Application
Set up a Portuguese Company (LDA) and hire yourself as a manager to get qualifying employment. Invoice clients globally or in Portugal and pay 20% on profits.
NHR by investment for a certified board seat
Invest into a partner venture fund to secure a board seat at a certified Portuguese startup. Qualify for the NHR without employment or a university degree.
Apply directly if you have Portuguese employment
Maintain a Portuguese employment contract with a Portuguese employer in a qualifying industry, as part of your salaried work. Allows direct NHR application.
Check Your Eligibility
Why use Touchdown? We make securing the NHR (IFICI) easy.
Check your eligibility and book a free introduction call with our in-house legal team in minutes.
1
Check if you qualify online
3 minutes
Answer a few questions about your nationality, residency, work arrangement and income. This allows Touchdown to give you a preliminary read on your eligibility for Portugal's tax schemes.
2
Speak with our in-house legal team
15 minutes
Book a free, zero-obligation introduction call with the Touchdown team to run through your background, approach and strategy. You can choose a date and time at your convenience.
3
Start your NHR 2.0 application
From 5 days
Once your application strategy is locked in, we'll get to work. You'll submit required documents electronically. We'll get to work to satisfy any prerequisites (examples include: setting up a qualifying company and applying for your NIF).
4
Await your approval
Depends on Government Processing
We'll file for your NHR 2.0 (IFICI) status with the Portuguese tax authorities. This can be done once any prerequisites have been completed. The turnaround times may vary, as the processing time is dictated by the Portuguese Tax Office. Our responsive team will keep you updated during the entire process.
Loved by hundreds of customers
100+ customers from all walks of life have already turned to Touchdown to secure NHR 2.0 status in Portugal.
"Superb understanding"
I worked with Manuel who explained my tax burden in detail, my options in tax regimes, along with actual financial simulation. His understanding is superb. He helped to setup a Portuguese entity, apply for NHR 2.0 and now am doing business and personal accounting with Touchdown.
Muhammad Talha
"Speed and directness"
So far, Touchdown is the only company that's actually been able to get things done - and quickly - in Portugal. They've helped us acquire our NISS, change address on NIF, translate a document from Chinese, open a company, and more. Really appreciate the speed and directness in communication.
Megan Cox
"The best decision!"
Choosing Touchdown was the best decision! They completely demystified the entire process for us, breaking down and actioning the immigration and business setup for us. They are solution oriented and we felt informed at every turn. In addition they are lovely people - and easy to work with!
Shareen Nasim
What are the benefits of NHR 2.0 (IFICI) Regime?
NHR 2.0 is Portugal's tax incentive programme for newcomers. It's part of a broader push to attract high-value talent to the country: from startup founders to scientists.
20% Flat Tax Rate
Keep more of what you earn, with a simplified tax rate for qualifying income in Portugal.
Zero Tax on Foreign Income
Pay zero Portuguese tax on crypto, dividends, capital gains, interest and rental income earned abroad.
10-Year Guarantee
Lock in your tax benefits for a full decade, giving you long-term financial clarity.
Planning your tax strategy in Portugal? Start here
In this video, our expert tax lawyers break down everything you need to know before applying for the NHR 2.0.
Why do customers choose Touchdown?
Why do customers choose Touchdown?
One seamless platform
From making a visa application, to opening a Portuguse company, our customers can manage and maintain their entire Portugal setup from one, easy to use platform.
Hear from our customersA team you can rely on
We know relocation is stressful and requires quick action and reassurance. Our team is always on hand. We have a 24 hour response SLA.
View our company missionRegistered law firm
We don't leave everything to technology. We're backed by a team of expert Portuguese lawyers, and are licensed as a law firm in Portugal.
Meet the teamOne seamless platform
From making a visa application, to opening a Portuguse company, our customers can manage and maintain their entire Portugal setup from one, easy to use platform.
Hear from our customersA team you can rely on
We know relocation is stressful and requires quick action and reassurance. Our team is always on hand. We have a 24 hour response SLA.
View our company missionRegistered law firm
We don't leave everything to technology. We're backed by a team of expert Portuguese lawyers, and are licensed as a law firm in Portugal.
Meet the teamYour most common questions, answered
More questions to ask? Reach out to our responsive team.
Use Touchdown's Eligibility Checker to get a free preliminary indication if you qualify for the NHR 2.0 (IFICI) Regime. The Checker will ask you a series of questions and provisionally qualify you for the NHR 2.0. For a more complete assessment, you can book a free introduction call of full tax consultation with Touchdown's in-house legal team.
Once you've checked your eligibility with the Eligibility Checker, you can book a free introduction call with our legal team to go through your NHR 2.0 application.
The process for the new NHR 2.0 has recently been launched by the Portuguese government. We've submitted over 100 applications. The government has not yet issued approvals for anyone in Portugal. We expect the first batch of approvals by April 2026. The good news is is that the NHR applies retrospectively from date when you started to meet its requirements. Thus, as long as you can prove you complied with the NHR 2.0 requirements for your specific situation, you'll be eligible to claim the benefit. Touchdown's in-house tax team will help you with this as part of the process.
We offer a full money back guarantee in case your NHR 2.0 (IFICI) application is rejected. We can do this because we are very confident in the legal advice we provide during our video consultations and in writing. This has never happened to a Touchdown customer. We offer this guarantee on the cost of the application: 800 EUR.
No. Company creation is an separate Touchdown product. If you decide to pursue this path, these are the two products you'll need to purchase.
Yes, the NHR is still available in Portugal: the NHR 2.0 or formally IFICI Regime. It's more restrictive as you must engage in a qualifying professional activity, but unlike the previous NHR, it exempts all foreign income including capital gains and interest.
The tax rate is 20% on working income generated in Portugal, regardless if you are employed in a qualifying role or you run your own company in Portugal that employs you as a manager. In the latter case, you are charged at 20% of profits. Foreign dividends, interest, capital gains and other income is completely tax exempt.
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.
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