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BongoBoy
American looking for information about Portugal
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13
About me
American
Lives in Algarve
Speaks English
Registration: 06 April 2022
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Looking for information by BongoBoy
Hi Ya'll I am an American looking for potential places to retire. I have been looking within the US however I am open for some reason to see about Portugal. I have already made plans to for this Summer but I would like to perhaps come out ...
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@chrisschubert21 Thanks so much Read More
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Looking for information by BongoBoy
Hi Ya'll I am an American looking for potential places to retire. I have been looking within the US however I am open for some reason to see about Portugal. I have already made plans to for this Summer but I would like to perhaps come out ...
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Awesome. What part of California? Isn't there a 10 year limit on not paying taxes in Portugal if I am paying taxes in the US? Also, are you retirement age? What part of Portugal do you live in? Thanks  Cheers Read More
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Meeting people, making friends etc... by whgwhg001
Forgive me, I am a bit confused: Lately, I have been doing quite a lot of research on Portugal online and am keen on moving there later next year. I want to spend a week in Portugal this November to check out some areas in order to rent a furnished ...
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@juliajonesjy So far down the road but I want a place that is vibrant, not too crowded, near the ocean and close to big cities and lots of premiere golf. The videos I saw of oceanic historical buildings looked close to Lisbon Read More
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Looking for information by BongoBoy
Hi Ya'll I am an American looking for potential places to retire. I have been looking within the US however I am open for some reason to see about Portugal. I have already made plans to for this Summer but I would like to perhaps come out ...
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Thanks so much for your information my friend Read More
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Does Portugal tax retirement income? by BongoBoy
Hi Everyone, God willing I will be moving SOMEWHERE off of my retirement income. For some reason I am looking at out of the country locations. Does Portugal tax retirement? I am confused by what I read. I don't know if I did move there if I ...
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@Strontium Thanks I am a golfer and plan to visit next Winter Possible December visit Read More
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Does Portugal tax retirement income? by BongoBoy
Hi Everyone, God willing I will be moving SOMEWHERE off of my retirement income. For some reason I am looking at out of the country locations. Does Portugal tax retirement? I am confused by what I read. I don't know if I did move there if I ...
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ThanksSo you are saying that under NHR plan even if I was paying federal income tax as an American to my government I would STILL pay a flat 10 percent? I thought I was waived but I will check out that book Thanks Read More
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Looking for information by BongoBoy
Hi Ya'll I am an American looking for potential places to retire. I have been looking within the US however I am open for some reason to see about Portugal. I have already made plans to for this Summer but I would like to perhaps come out ...
![BongoBoy BongoBoy](/forum/img/avatars/3364137.jpg?t=1649270595)
@JohnnyPT I am only at this point going to travel to Portugal obviously to get a taste of the culture, and see the surroundings. Thus far it looks fab. I am an avid golfer and love the idea of a coastal retirement. Fun to just ... Read More
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Does Portugal tax retirement income? by BongoBoy
Hi Everyone, God willing I will be moving SOMEWHERE off of my retirement income. For some reason I am looking at out of the country locations. Does Portugal tax retirement? I am confused by what I read. I don't know if I did move there if I ...
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Yeah, This is a bit confusing. I THINK it means that if I can show I have to pay US federal income tax that I AM waived the Portugal flat tax. Not sure I wouldn't qualify for Portugal Healthcare Read More
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Meeting people, making friends etc... by whgwhg001
Forgive me, I am a bit confused: Lately, I have been doing quite a lot of research on Portugal online and am keen on moving there later next year. I want to spend a week in Portugal this November to check out some areas in order to rent a furnished ...
![BongoBoy BongoBoy](/forum/img/avatars/3364137.jpg?t=1649270595)
@juliajonesjy If you could since you reside in Portugal can you tell me if Algarve is worth it? I want MUSIC, GOLF, BEACH, more metropolitan area. I am going to plan a visit at a golf resort say like in December, but I hear the weather ... Read More
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Does Portugal tax retirement income?
Hi Everyone, God willing I will be moving SOMEWHERE off of my retirement income. For some reason I am looking at out of the country locations. Does Portugal tax retirement? I am confused by what I read. I don't know if I did move there if I ... Read More
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The best age to move to Portugal by Cheryl
Hello everybody, No two people experience expatriation in Portugal in the same way, depending on their age and personal situation. We would like to know more about you and ask you to share with us when you decided to move to Portugal. How old ...
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@Dan Plute Dan, It must have been quite a difference in costs. Was your retirement income taxed? I live near Los Angeles. Read More
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Looking for information by BongoBoy
Hi Ya'll I am an American looking for potential places to retire. I have been looking within the US however I am open for some reason to see about Portugal. I have already made plans to for this Summer but I would like to perhaps come out ...
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I dunno. I am looking at Algarve because of the coast and the golf. I am thinking next December. Are you from Algarve? How far is Faro from Algarve? Read More
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Looking for information
Hi Ya'll I am an American looking for potential places to retire. I have been looking within the US however I am open for some reason to see about Portugal. I have already made plans to for this Summer but I would like to perhaps come out ... Read More