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Fresh Portugal - expat lawyers

Fresh Portugal is the leading expat legal consultancy in Portugal, focusing on tax, immigration and real estate

05/06/2026

Most people think estate planning is something you do once and never touch again.

But for expats, life changes fast. Countries change. Tax rules change. Assets grow. Family structures evolve.

What made sense a few years ago may no longer be the best structure today. Especially when multiple countries are involved.

A good estate plan should evolve with your life.

02/06/2026

Portugal and Spain are entering a deeper debate about treaty residency and preferential tax regimes 🇵🇹🇪🇸

The big question is no longer only where you are resident.

It is whether another country accepts that residency for treaty purposes.

This matters for former NHR holders and potentially for IFICI applicants too.

International tax planning is becoming more substance driven, more cross border, and more sensitive to treaty interpretation.

If you are relocating to Portugal or restructuring internationally, this is something worth paying attention to.

30/05/2026

🇵🇹 Portugal just new housing tax measures focused on increasing supply. Lower taxes on construction and rentals.

More incentives to build.
More pressure to speed up housing projects.

A shift worth watching for anyone living or investing in Portugal.

27/05/2026

Portugal remains attractive for property investors.

But short term rental is no longer a simple plug and play model.

Licensing restrictions, condominium conflicts, taxes, and local regulations can completely change the viability of an investment.

The biggest mistakes usually happen before the acquisition.

Understanding the structure first matters more than the property itself. 👉Swipe to learn more

24/05/2026

Moving countries changes more than your address.

It can change which law governs your estate.
In Portugal, that can mean forced heirship.

The opt out solution allows you to step outside of that, if you plan early.

👉 Swipe to learn more

21/05/2026

Most people assume foreign capital gains in Portugal are taxed at 28 percent.

In practice, it depends on your regime, your structure, and how the rules apply to you.

The difference between standard taxation and IFICI can be significant.

👉 Swipe to learn more

18/05/2026

🇵🇹 Portugal’s new nationality law was published today and takes effect tomorrow.

Key changes include longer citizenship timelines.

If you are planning your move or already living here, this may directly affect your future plans.

15/05/2026

Opening a bank account in Portugal sounds simple until it is not.

Different banks ask for different documents. Some work better for non residents. Some are better if you plan to apply for a mortgage later. Some create delays you could have avoided.

If you are moving to Portugal, this is one of those early decisions that can make everything else easier or harder.

👉 Save this for your move. Send it to someone relocating to Portugal.

14/05/2026

Fresh Legal Group at the Global Expat Summit in Lisbon last week.

A great opportunity to bring together people from all over the world who are building international lives, businesses, and new beginnings in Portugal.

12/05/2026

Many people think that if they work in a high demand or highly qualified profession, they automatically qualify for NHR 2.0 (IFICI).

That is not true. Your profession matters, but it is only one part.

Before making plans based on assumptions, get clarity first.

👉 Watch full video on Youtube.

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