The 2024 State Budget Law extended the tax regime applicable to “former residents” to those who become tax residents in the years 2024 to 2026. This regime consists of excluding from taxation 50% of taxpayers’ employment income (Category A) and business and professional income (Category B), up to a maximum of €250,000.00. Those who become […]
On 5 March 2024, amendments to the Portuguese Nationality Law were published that are particularly relevant for adult children who wish to acquire nationality of origin. But what were these changes? What has changed? From the entry into force of the law, citizens over 18 have the opportunity to acquire nationality of origin, provided their […]
On 5 March 2024, amendments to the Portuguese Nationality Law were published that are particularly relevant for descendants of Sephardic Jews. But what were these changes? Applications submitted before 1 April 2024 These changes come into force on 1 April 2024. But what happens to applications submitted before that date? For applications submitted between 1 […]
How the five-year period for naturalisation is counted For those seeking nationality by naturalisation, the five-year period was only counted from the issue of the residence card. Consequently, between the application and obtaining the first card, applicants could wait up to two years, especially during and after the pandemic, which made the naturalisation process more […]