James M76
South African expat in Portugal
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About me
South African
Lives in Lisbon District
Registration: 23 February 2023
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EU Blue Card - Portugal by James M76
Hi allI came to portugal with a D3 visa in 2022 and got my 2 year residence card in June 2023. It expires in May 2025 and I was wondering if it is possible to apply for the EU Blue Card ?Has anyone ever done that conversion ?
@JohnnyPT I could renew on that basis but if it is possible to convert to Blue Card then why not ? It offer certain advantages.So really my question is whether that conversion is possible or one can only stick to the carc initially given. Read More
EU Blue Card - Portugal
Hi allI came to portugal with a D3 visa in 2022 and got my 2 year residence card in June 2023. It expires in May 2025 and I was wondering if it is possible to apply for the EU Blue Card ?Has anyone ever done that conversion ? Read More
NHR Lawyer/Expert Portugal by James M76
Hi, Can anyone recommend a tax expert/lawyer who can help me appeal my NHR rejection ? I can barely understand what the letter says even after translating it.
@JohnnyPT Many thanks. I have already engaged HR to make the correction to 2022 and issue me with the letter admiting to the mistake. Read More
NHR Lawyer/Expert Portugal by James M76
Hi, Can anyone recommend a tax expert/lawyer who can help me appeal my NHR rejection ? I can barely understand what the letter says even after translating it.
@JohnnyPT I think you missed the part where I said I only became a tax resident in November 2023. So really I could not apply for NHR before that.On the part where you said I should visit the AT office and explain the mistake done by my employer ... Read More
NHR Lawyer/Expert Portugal by James M76
Hi, Can anyone recommend a tax expert/lawyer who can help me appeal my NHR rejection ? I can barely understand what the letter says even after translating it.
@JohnnyPTIndeed the quote is quite steep.I applied for NHR myself in November 2023. I translated the letter and really the reason for refusal was becuase on their system is howed that I was a tax resident in 2022 which goes against the requirement ... Read More
NHR Lawyer/Expert Portugal by James M76
Hi, Can anyone recommend a tax expert/lawyer who can help me appeal my NHR rejection ? I can barely understand what the letter says even after translating it.
One lawyer has quoted 2,400 Euros. For anyone in the know, is that a reasonble fee ? Another wants access to my Financas profile so that they are able to quote but I feel like they want to see my income first so that they can use that to determine ... Read More
NHR Lawyer/Expert Portugal by James M76
Hi, Can anyone recommend a tax expert/lawyer who can help me appeal my NHR rejection ? I can barely understand what the letter says even after translating it.
@TonyJ1 Thank you. Which is why am asking for recommendations on professionals who can help me since I don´t know the appeal process. Are you able to recommend any ? Read More
NHR Lawyer/Expert Portugal by James M76
Hi, Can anyone recommend a tax expert/lawyer who can help me appeal my NHR rejection ? I can barely understand what the letter says even after translating it.
@JohnnyPTAm a high value-added professional. I jsut find it weird that my colleagues with the same qualifications, some even my juniors got theirs approved while mine was rejected which is very inconsistent. That is why I need an expert to look into ... Read More
NHR Lawyer/Expert Portugal
Hi, Can anyone recommend a tax expert/lawyer who can help me appeal my NHR rejection ? I can barely understand what the letter says even after translating it. Read More
Applying for NHR by gra2513
I mistakenly chose 2023 for the starting year for my NHR application on the Finance Portal website instead of 2022 when my residency was granted. I thought the 10 years started from the year following by residency being granted.Hence, I have ...
@gra2513 How did this go for you ? Was it resolved ? Read More
Real State Agencies/Websites/Portals in Portugal by JohnnyPT
Some Real State Agencies/Websites/Portals in Portugal, where you can Buy (Comprar)/ Sell (Vender)/ Rent (Alugar) all types of Properties:Real State Website Portals:Mix of Real Estate Agencies ads + Personal ads from private owners that want to sell ...
@JohnnyPT there are no listings on those two websites. Do you have any other site recomendations ? Read More
The Portuguese Non-Habitual Residents Tax Regime by JohnnyPT
In 2009 Portugal decided to create the non-habitual resident status, called NHR. The purpose of this new status is to attract foreigners with high value-added potential, such skilled employees or retirees. Registration as a “non-habitual ...
Thanks for the update.I hope they will now start processing applicatons. Mine has been pending since November 2023.Anyone else experienced the delay ? Read More
Portugal EU Blue Card
Hi AllI currently reside in Portugal and have residence card valid for 2 years. I wish to apply for an EU Blue card as I believe I have met all the requirements. My question is, has anyone succesfuly applied for one ? Is it possible to apply for one ... Read More
Find job in health sector by Sukhsk818
Hi, I'm Sukhwinder Singh Indian pharmacy license holder with 3 year hospital pharmacy experience. Is this possible to do job in Portugal pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or pharmacist? Where I can find the job?
I note it is a requirement to learn the language as a pharmacist, amongst other requirements, inorder to get a practice number. Are there other pharnaceutical jobs in Portugal which can be performed by foreigners without the need for practice number ... Read More
NHR residency status by nikichristofi7
Hi, my boyfriend and I moved to Lisbon and started working in August. I´m a Portuguese citizen since my mom is from Portugal but I was born and grew up in Cyprus, this is the first time ever working and paying taxes in Portugal. My boyfriend ...
Well, the status has remained the same since November 2023 and we are now heading to May 2024. Not sure if anyone has waited this long and if they know what could be the problem. Read More