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Leaving Portugal? Know what happens to your tax residency.

If you’re planning a move abroad or have already left Portugal, get clear on when your tax residency may change, which obligations may continue, and what to do about income, property or business ties you keep in Portugal.

Book a Leaving Portugal Consultation

Three moves, three different questions

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“Can I move abroad while my Portuguese citizenship application is pending?”

A client received a job offer in the Netherlands while his citizenship application was pending. He wondered whether he should keep his Portuguese tax residency to support the application. We reviewed both questions separately. In his case, the application could continue while he lived abroad, and keeping Portuguese tax residency wasn’t necessary for that purpose.

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“I’m moving to Belgium. What happens if I still work for a Portuguese company?”

A client was sent to Belgium on a temporary assignment by his Portuguese company. We reviewed how the move affected his personal tax position and helped with the posting documentation so he could stay covered by Portuguese Social Security while the conditions of the assignment were met.

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“I used my Portuguese freelance activity to apply for Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa. What happens after I move?”

A self-employed client moved to Spain after their residence application was approved. The next questions were where to register their activity, how to invoice clients and where to pay Social Security. We reviewed those questions alongside their tax residency and any obligations that might continue in Portugal.

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Leaving Portugal Consultation

In this one-to-one consultation, we review your move date, where you’re going and the ties you’ll keep in Portugal. Depending on your situation, we can cover:

  • When your Portuguese tax residency may change and what to update with the Portuguese tax authorities
  • Portuguese income, property or other assets you’ll keep after moving
  • Self-employment, invoicing or interests in a Portuguese company
  • How a tax treaty or cross-border Social Security rules may apply to your move
Book a Leaving Portugal Consultation
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Get clear on your next steps

Whether you’re moving to Spain or elsewhere, bring your planned or actual move date and the details of any income, property or professional activity you’ll keep in Portugal. We’ll help you identify what needs attention now and what to address after the move.

Book a Leaving Portugal Consultation