Portugal Golden Visa: complete guide to residency by investment
Initiated in 2012, the Portugal Golden Visa offers a gateway for non-EU nationals to reside, work, and pursue education in Portugal and throughout the European Schengen...
José Matos is Corporate Development Associate at GuestReady Portugal, with a close knowledge of the Portuguese short-term rental market, local operations, and regulatory landscape. Based in Porto, he brings a practical, ground-level perspective to the opportunities and challenges facing property owners across the country. He writes about property management, STR regulation, and what owners need to know to navigate the Portuguese market with confidence.
"Portugal's short-term rental market has matured significantly, but regulation varies a lot depending on the city and the property type. Owners who understand the local rules are always better positioned to make the most of their investment"
Initiated in 2012, the Portugal Golden Visa offers a gateway for non-EU nationals to reside, work, and pursue education in Portugal and throughout the European Schengen...
The new government has already revoked CEAL and fixed the coefficient for IMI tax. Read all about the potential future revocations of the "More Housing" program for...
'Mais Habitação' is the name of a set of regulations and legislative changes that have been in effect since October 6, 2023, addressing almost all aspects of the real...
When traveling to Portugal, guests must be aware that complying with local legislation is not just a formality; it's a necessity. This guide aims to elucidate two primary...
New legislation on short-term rentals in Portugal brings key changes, including the revocation of new licences ban, licence non-transferability and expiration, and...
Everything on how the CEAL tax is calculated and when and how it needs to be paid. Simulate your CEAL payment using our formula to predict your 2023 tax to be paid in...
Whether you rent your house to foreigners, rooms to Erasmus students, or a short-term rental / AL to tourists, it is your obligation to report the accommodation forms to...
The "Mais Habitação" legislative changes, approved on October 6, 2023, suspended with immediate effect new short-term rental licenses in Portugal, with the exception of...
Know all about the Non-Habitual Resident Status in Portugal and its tax advantages and its the current update and status in 2024, both for Portuguese and foreign...
The new Short-Term Rental Regulation in Porto created new containment areas in April 2023. In October 2023, Mais Habitação was approved, making it only possible to...
In Portugal, new housing laws have been approved in October, labelled "Mais Habitação" (more housing) as they were made with the aim of facilitating access to housing...
Read about all the Alojamento Local restrictions in Porto until the publication of Mais Habitação in 2023.
What are the Portugal Golden Visa Low-density areas and 280k investment program? Read on and find out what's the Low density Portugal Golden Visa option.
The Lisbon Municipal Assembly suspended new Local Accommodation registrations until September 2022 and increased the size of the containment zones, which now affect the...
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