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Joana
Olá! 👋 I'm Joana, your AI legal assistant at FRESH Portugal — we help expats move to Portugal, settle in, and make it a success.

💡 Quick note: While I'm just an AI, my conversations are reviewed weekly by real lawyers at FRESH Portugal.
If you're comfortable, please leave your name and email so they can follow up in case I miss anything or give an incomplete answer.

That said — no pressure! You can also just go ahead and ask your question. I'm here to help either way.
Please note that I provide general guidance only and cannot offer specific legal advice. For personalized assistance with your unique situation, I'd be happy to arrange an orientation meeting with our expert team.

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THE EXPAT FIRM

We help expats make their life in Portugal a success

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"If there was a 4.9 stars option I'd still give them 5"
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ON A MISSION TO ENSURE YOUR NEW LIFE IN PORTUGAL IS A SUCCESS

Moving to Portugal can be anamazingdecision or govery wrong.
Not only is the nature ofcross-border issuesmore complex, but also different cultures mean different rules. In Portugal,time moves differently. Authorities have wide powers, andwho you know and your attitudematter.

That's why you need a firm thathas your back.

FRESH PORTUGALis thelargest expat legal advisory in Portugal. We helpthousandsof expat families and our mission is simple: to make Portugalfeel like home.

Our services includetax, immigration, investments, corporate, and estate planning. Most importantly, we guide you through a new culture into your new life.

People move for a better life. We make it happen.

WHAT DO WE DO?

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TAX
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IMMIGRATION
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ESTATE PLANNING
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CORPORATE, TECHNOLOGY & INVESTMENT
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REAL ESTATE
We help you optimize your taxes and defeat any changes to tax laws and benefit schemes.
We offer short half-hour consultations to expats who want to know how their income will be treated in Portugal.
OurPortugal tax consultationcovers people from the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, UAE, Hong-Kong and many other places.

High Net Worth individuals (over 250,000 Euro in annual income or over 1M Euro in assets) are encouraged to book apersonal tax plan

TESTIMONIALS

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If there was a 4.9 stars option I'd still give them 5
If there was a 4.9 stars option I'd still give them 5. We had a short consultation meeting over Zoom regarding our tax planning \ immigration process. Zeev was super knowledgeable and helpful, the meeting started exactly on time and he was clear, informative, creative, and also a very pleasant person to talk to. This company, and Zeev in particular, will be my "go to" place for anything related to tax planning and annual returns going forward. There's nothing negative I can say about their service even if I scratch my head hard and try to dig up something
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I’m looking forward to working with Zeev and his team in the future
Zeev was very knowledgeable and explained the optimal approach I should take with my taxes in Portugal. He cleared up some questions that I was unable to have answered previously. I’m looking forward to working with Zeev and his team in the future
David Monsees
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FREE RESOURCES

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PORTUGAL TAX BOT

Quality tax advice requires spending time understanding a person's individual situation. We created Joana for two reasons:
1. We wanted everyone to be able to understand not just the basics of the NHR regime but also how it applies to them;

2. Since Joana collects a lot of valuable information, she saves us time and makes paid consultations with us more efficient.

Joana is not meant to replace a human tax attorney, but she is a very helpful member to our team and a great way to start
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PORTUGAL NHR CALCULATOR

We designed a special service for filing tax returns under the NHR. Try our tax calculator now to estimate your 2023 taxes
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BLOG

Being aware in tax sphere is very important nowadays. For this reason we have created blog where you can find posts with a lot of useful information
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FACEBOOK GROUP

Place where you can read useful information, share experience and ask a question to people aware of tax sphere
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VIDEOS

Our youtube channel with useful videos on tax topics

FROM THE BLOG

Major Changes to Portugal’s Nationality Law: What Foreign Residents Need to Know

Portugal is set to enforce stricter citizenship rules, extending residency from 5 to 10 years, adding cultural and financial tests, and tightening eligibility for children and partners. The reform awaits presidential approval and will apply immediately once published.
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Portugal Property Tax Exemptions You Should Know

Learn how to save on property taxes in Portugal. Discover IMI, IMT, and AIMI exemptions, who qualifies, and how to apply. Perfect for homeowners and investors looking to reduce costs and boost property returns.
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Cross-Border Wills in Portugal: How to Protect Your International Estate

If you live in Portugal and have assets in other countries, a local will can save your family a lot of hassle later. The EU Succession Regulation lets you choose your home country’s law, avoid Portugal’s forced heirship rules, and keep control over who inherits what.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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WHEN IS THE BEST TIME FOR TAX PLANNING?

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WHAT ARE NHR AND TISRI?

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WHO IS ENTITLED TO USE THE NHR AND TISRI?

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WHO SHOULD GIVE YOU TAX ADVICE - A TAX LAWYER OR AN ACCOUNTANT?

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SHOULD YOU CONSULT YOUR IMMIGRATION (OR OTHER) LAWYER ON YOUR TAX MATTERS?

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WHY US?

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DO YOU ADVISE EXPATS COMING FROM CANADA? SOUTH AFRICA? AUSTRALIA? GERMANY?

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OTHER TAX ADVISORS OFFER FREE INTRODUCTORY MEETING. WHY DO YOU CHARGE?

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HOW DOES CROSS-BORDER ADVICE WORK?

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