Visas & Real Estate
"Have you imagined your own slice of heaven?"
SGP can help you walk through the entire Visa process and all sorts of services, such as opening Bank Accounts, providing translation services, and more!
D7 Visas
This visa is an option for any foreign citizen, who is a non-European citizen. And intends to live in Portugal as a pensioner, remote worker, entrepreneur, business person or investor- as long as income reaches 705€ per month. (Portuguese minimum wage).
The first part of the process takes place in the country of origin, and the requested documents must be delivered to the Portuguese Embassy.
After approval, you will have a residence visa, which is valid for 4 months, and at that time, you must travel to Portugal to file an application for a one-year residence permit. With this visa, you may leave Portugal for 6 consecutive months or 8 months, if it's interspersed.
Tax Benefits
Companies may be able to enjoy the tax benefits from the status of a Non-Habitual Resident, when
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Foreign sourced pensions are taxed at a fixed rate of 10% for 10 years.
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There is no wealth tax.
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There is no inheritance tax.
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Real estate taxes are below the European average.
Startup Visa
For those who want to start an entrepreneurial project in Portugal, this can be a good option. This is a host program for foreign entrepreneurs, without permanent residence in the Schengen Area, wishing to develop an entrepreneurship and/or innovation project in Portugal, through the granting of a residence visa or residence authorization for entrepreneurs’ emigrants. The program accepts one entrepreneur or more, up to a maximum of 5 (five) visas per project.
Residence visas under the program will also be granted up to a limit of 5 (five) visas per project. In the first phase, all project identification and description fields must be completed, as well as the identification of entrepreneurs. In this phase, it is necessary to present the required documentation, then be evaluated to be accepted.
Main criteria for acceptance:
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Those who intend to develop activities to produce innovative goods and services with an international perspective
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Projects and/or companies focused on technology and knowledge, with prospects for the development of innovative products
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Potential to create qualified employment
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Capacity to set up a company during the term of the program, when applicable
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Potential to reach, up to 5 (five) years after the term of the incubation contract, a gross revenue greater than €325,000/year and/or an asset value greater than €325,000/year
In case of a favorable decision by IAPMEI, and only after that moment, one of the applicants who declared interest, and the entrepreneur(s) may proceed with the incubation contract, which must be signed within 40 working days.
Relocation Services
We can help our clients start a business with many types of support that you might need.
We provide a general service that starts even before arriving in Portugal and will continue throughout the adaptation to our country.
We can help you find the perfect Portugal location for you, then your ideal home, and we always give you feedback and suggestions on the best schools, hospitals, and other services near your new home.
Real Estate
We can provide assistance to find the perfect house for you.
We have a list of specialized technicians, who collaborate with us, in order to guarantee all the help you need, such as:
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Promissory Contracts
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Legal Due Diligence and Technical Due Diligence
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Appraisal by an independent evaluator
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Taxes
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Deeds
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Appraisals to the properties
We also give you legal support throughout the property purchase process.
Legal Assistance
We can provide you all of the legal support that you will need. We have been working for 30 years in this area and we have a very well-prepared team to help you with all your questions.
We help in dozens of situations, regarding banks, insurance, negotiation, reviewing contracts, and explaining which scenario suits you best, while helping you along the way.
Why SGP?
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We have over 30 years of experience in law.
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We have extensive experience with foreign clients.
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We have comprehensive experience with the Portugal Visa Program.
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We have collaborators in the most diverse areas of influence.
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Our team includes professionals who speak French, German and English.
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We are a problem-solving team.
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We focus on providing full services to our clients.
Need more information?
We have a dedicated team eager to answer all your questions - and we're always happy to help