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FlamurB

@FlamurB

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Canadian expat in Portugal

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About me

Canadian

Lives in Castelo Branco

Speaks English, Greek, Russian, Albanian, learning Portuguese.

Registration: 26 April 2019

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FlamurB replied to a thread
2 years ago
sdanders43

Buying property in portugal now by sdanders43

Hi,We are coming to Portugal in September and we are considering buying a property on the silver coast that we can rent until we retire in 5 years.  I was looking for opinions about the real estate market in Portugal right now.I am feeling like ...

FlamurB

The property is worth whatever price you put on it, not the market or your neighbor. Is it going to make you happy and stay happy even after 20 years you own it:) In my opinion you should buy now and enjoy the moment. I bought a farm in Castelo ... Read More

FlamurB replied to a thread
3 years ago
Diksha

Moving to Portugal just before the crisis by Diksha

Hi everybody, Taking the plunge and daring to move abroad is a real challenge, but when your move to Portugal is marked by an unprecedented health, social and economic crisis, as we have been experiencing for just over a year, this change can be ...

FlamurB

Greetings all, We thought that we are the only "crazy" Canadians to move not before the crisis started but during third wave. We bought a farm just outside Castelo Branco and loooooove it. We tried so hard for almost two years and finally ... Read More

FlamurB replied to a thread
5 years ago
-ibrahim-muhammed

What was ur best Quotes in life? by -ibrahim-muhammed

What was ur best Quotes that makes u change for the better life u want or reflect your aspect on life!?

FlamurB

Eating is waste of money, and sleeping is for the weak! God gave you a brain, how you use it is up to you. Read More

FlamurB replied to a thread
5 years ago
robimar1

Income tax implications for Canadians moving to Portugal by robimar1

Hi, I am new to this forum. Planning to retire in about 10 years. I am wondering what the tax implications are to moving to Portugal? I read that there is no income tax for 10 years in Portugal, but do you still have to pay your Canadian taxes in ...

FlamurB

Hi Marie, I hope this helps. This is a treaty between Canada and Portugal made in 2001. No, i'm not a tax expert and we are planing to move to Portugal too. Couple of questions though, are you planing to work, run a business or just retiring in ... Read More

FlamurB replied to a thread
5 years ago
Julien

New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

FlamurB

Hello there. We are a Canadian family and preparing to move to Portugal. We want to move in southern part of Portugal and start a business B&B. we do not speak Portuguese at all but we will learn quickly. Our goal is to run this business as ... Read More

FlamurB replied to a thread
5 years ago
Navaras

Considering Moving to Portugal with 2 kids by Navaras

Hi Guys, I am from Canada. We are all Canadian Citizens. Wife is dual citizen of Brazil and Canada and as a result the kids are also dual citizens. My kids are 6 and 3 years. I can work from home as long as I have decent internet connection. ...

FlamurB

Well well, hello there. We are another Canadian family and preparing to move to Portugal in the near future, probably less than 5 years. We have two kids as well, the oldest one 22 and one more year university and the youngest 11 years old. We ... Read More