Portugal is in the international news around the world as a country able to attract foreign investment, with reasons ranging from safety and quality of life to the evolution of the real estate market.
Investing in Portugal is the best way to invest in yourself and the best for your family.
- Portugal was considered the 25th best country for business (Doing Business 2017′ study – 14th ed).
- More than a hundred startups are born every day in Portugal.
- Time and cost needed for company formalization was reduced.
- Corporate income tax rate was reduced from 23% to 21% in 2015.
- Paying taxes it’s easy and less costly.
- Good accounting software and online filing system of taxes.
- Maximum duration of fixed-term contracts was reduced.
While Europe is disturbed by terrorist attacks and the world is struggling with international security, immigration and climate change, Portugal has climbed the increasingly threatened steps of the planet’s peace index and is now proudly sitting in 3rd position of the Global Peace Index. People feel safe on the streets and it is common to see police in the most touristy neighborhoods.
Over the years, Portugal has been internationally acknowledged as an excellent destination. Won 24 awards in the World Travel Awards 2016 for Europe and for the third year in a row, Turismo de Portugal was considered the “Europe’s Leading Tourist Board 2016”.
You can enjoy the sun for almost 8 months a year, the ocean with its amazing beaches and the delicious Mediterranean food. A place that offers you the possibility to spend unforgettable holidays.
Lisbon is the capital, an historical city full of mystery and beautiful constructions. You can always enjoy a walk in the city center and discover the monuments, the shops, the amazing views and still in less than 30 minutes you can go and spend a relaxing day near the ocean.
Some Portuguese universities are already a constant presence in the International rankings despite their small size when compared with foreign counterparts, and showing that training is an area where the country has international recognition.
The highlight goes to business schools, with three universities that have their ‘business school’ among the best in the world. The Catholic-Lisbon School of Business and Economics was the first to enter the ‘ranking’ of executive education in the Financial Times, appearing this year in 43th place. The New School of Business and Economics has entered for the first time in 2011, and is now in 28th. Also the University of Porto managed to make his debut in 2011, the ‘ranking’ of customized training for companies.
We work with professional real estate consultants to ensure an efficient and easy Golden Visa.
Portuguese law offers foreign investors who have entered the country regularly (holders of valid Schengen Visas, or beneficiaries of Visa exemption), the possibility of applying for a residence permit for pursuing investment activities by transferring capital, creating jobs or acquiring real estate.
The legislation is being revoked and the investor may choose between one of the following investment activities for obtaining a Golden Visa:
- Acquisition of real estate in the amount of €500.000,00 (five hundred thousand euros) or more;
- Acquisition of real estate, whose construction was completed at least 30 years ago or located in urban rehabilitation areas and performing of remodeling works to the real estate acquired with global amount starting at €350.000,00 (three hundred and fifty thousand euros) and up;
- Capital transfer in an equal or higher amount of 1 million euros;
- Creation of at least 10 work posts.
Furthermore there is still expected the inclusion of investment in venture capital, cultural production activities, scientific research and a positive discrimination through a 20% Investment reduction in low density and productivity territories.
- Valid passport;
- Carrier of Schengen visa, if applicable, and in the 90 days from the day of first arrival to Portugal rectify the situation in SEF (foreigners and borders service);
- Criminal records of the origin country or from the one in which the citizen lives for more than a year;
- Statement authorizing the inquiry of Portuguese criminal records;
- Updated negative debt statement issued by the Tax and Customs Authority and the Social Security;
- Declaration under oath of the fulfillment of the investment activity requirements in the country;
- Health insurance.
This visa allows any investor to freely circulate and work in Europe (Schengen), without any restrictions.