JohnnyPT
Portuguese citizen
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Portuguese
Lives in Portugal
Registration: 23 May 2020
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Tax Accountant - NHR by Shuffleboard243
Hi - anyone have a recommendation for a good tax accountant to help fill in my Portuguese tax return? I’m NHR from July last year, moved from UK. Took a look at the tax authority website today and it’s mighty confusing. Thanks
@TGCampoYou're probably right, because the NHR has a flat tax rate and you can't deduct expenses. I use it a lot and it's very useful... there are various options for aggregating income, some more favourable than others. Read More
Constructor recommandation Algarve by LolaSl
Hello !We have an house project approuved near Loule and we're looking for constructor recommandation.If you know someone serious, reasonable price..Also, if you have any advise, we'd love to hear it !Last question, do you have an idea of the ...
Hi @LolaSl,The best thing to do is to look for buildings under development in neighbouring towns and ask the building's owners to evaluate the constructors. Remember that cheap and good doesn't exist anywhere... Good builders are usually busy and ... Read More
Applying for D7 - 401(k) passive income? / Proving a relationship by FIRE_Expat
My partner and I are working with an immigration lawyer, who has failed to answer 2 questions that I think are pretty simple. I am at a loss and hope this community might be able to help. Part 2:I retired well before 59 1/2. ...
1. In theory, tax returns should be used as proof of passive income. Don't you also have proof of rental income, as you mentioned in question 2? It might be better to put everything together to make it easier to get approval.2. Unmarried couples or ... Read More
Tax Accountant - NHR by Shuffleboard243
Hi - anyone have a recommendation for a good tax accountant to help fill in my Portuguese tax return? I’m NHR from July last year, moved from UK. Took a look at the tax authority website today and it’s mighty confusing. Thanks
@Shuffleboard243, Welcome.If you're NHR, you'll have to fill in Annex L in your IRS tax statement (from 1 april to 30 june).You have some support here:https://www.doutorfinancas.pt/impostos/ … preencher/https://www.doutorfinancas.pt/impostos/ ... Read More
Gold visa for résident by May Sibai
Hello everyone,I am writing you to get important information about the opportunity to get a golden visa or resident visa if I buy an apartment in Portugal. Is anyone has an experience in this regard? Can someone provide me with expert of immigration ...
@AshleighGV88,Advertising is not allowed here. Besides, all the information requested has been given in the link above. You advise English consultants for those who want to apply for visas in Portugal, which is expensive and highly ... Read More
Gold visa for résident by May Sibai
Hello everyone,I am writing you to get important information about the opportunity to get a golden visa or resident visa if I buy an apartment in Portugal. Is anyone has an experience in this regard? Can someone provide me with expert of immigration ...
@May,Real estate was removed as a Golden Visa investment option. But you have other options available:https://nomadgate.com/portugal-golden-visa-guide/ Read More
Renting Management Companies (Short/Long-Term Rentals) by JohnnyPT
Renting Management Companies The rental market is divided into short term (including vacation rentals) and long term. Short term is less than 12 months; it’s an option that potential expats may consider when testing the waters here, to see if ...
My AIMA appointment is August so thinking as long as I can access and print June/July/August receipts to take to AIMA that will be OK? Or do AIMA have access to financas information direct? @Toshiro123At the interview with AIMA, you should bring ... Read More
Aima appointment by Ram NIWAS GRACK Grack Ram Niwas
I need aima residence Appointment I have d6 visa
https://aima.gov.pt/pt/perguntas-frequentes-faq-s(+351) 217 115 000 Read More
Renting Management Companies (Short/Long-Term Rentals) by JohnnyPT
Renting Management Companies The rental market is divided into short term (including vacation rentals) and long term. Short term is less than 12 months; it’s an option that potential expats may consider when testing the waters here, to see if ...
Once I had those I could see that landlord had put my passport number in the spot that was supposed to have my NIF number.Your NIF number must be correct (in your tenancy contract in the portaldasfinancas website).You can check your tenancy contract ... Read More
How long absent from Portugal voids temporary residence renewal? by sandraawilliams153
I heard that if you leave Portugal for 6 consecutive months or 8 months in total (in other words, you don't live in Portugal), the temporary residence permit will not be renewed after it expires.So, the 6 months and 8 months here refer to 1 calendar ...
For holders of temporary residence permits, the absence from national territory should not exceed six consecutive months or eight interpolated months during the total validity period of the authorization. Read More
Wanting a quiet new home in Portugal by makai32
Bom dia!I am new to this group and in the process of planning an exploration trip to seek a new home this September. I'm retired (and on a fixed income), female, a dual citizen so can live anywhere in the EU and currently live in the Pacific ...
Hi Marina,Ponte de Lima may be an option you could consider. There are other places in this region near Braga that are very beautiful and tranquil too:https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.p … 12#6034821Eg. Buy/rent options. You can use ... Read More
How long absent from Portugal voids temporary residence renewal? by sandraawilliams153
I heard that if you leave Portugal for 6 consecutive months or 8 months in total (in other words, you don't live in Portugal), the temporary residence permit will not be renewed after it expires.So, the 6 months and 8 months here refer to 1 calendar ...
Minimum stay requirementshttps://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=908742#5345092(Post #21) Read More
Interested in Portugal, pursuing countries by LionLover
Hi, I love joining expat groups as I explore possible countries to move to. I am in my 70's and am researching countries to move to. Presently I live in the US. I plan to visit Portugal to get a feel for the country, and from there will return to ...
@LionLover,It's very difficult to get health insurance after the age of 75. In Portugal, I think only MGEN has no age limit. Here's a ... Read More
Tours/Travel suggestions in Portugal by JohnnyPT
Arouca Paiva Walkways http://www.passadicosdopaiva.pt/en Buy tickets https://reservas.passadicosdopaiva.pt/ Arouca Geopark http://aroucageopark.pt/en/ Adventure ...
MACAM - Museu de Arte Contemporânea (Armando Martins)New Museum in LisbonExhibitions, Thematic visits, Workshops, Poetry, ... wiith a new Hotel Concept in Lisbon.Museumhttps://macam.pt/en/whats-onHotelhttps://macam.pt/en/macam-hotel Read More
Wanting a quiet new home in Portugal by makai32
Bom dia!I am new to this group and in the process of planning an exploration trip to seek a new home this September. I'm retired (and on a fixed income), female, a dual citizen so can live anywhere in the EU and currently live in the Pacific ...
Olá @makai32, bem-vinda. I wouldn't recommend the Algarve in your case, because you need a car there and the public transport leaves something to be desired. What's more, rentals are very seasonal. There are rentals for the whole year, ... Read More