paulinesumner
English expat in Portugal
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Registration: 03 June 2021
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Housing Prices in Portugal by carolynivory1031
I am delighted to have relocated to Portugal from the USA. It's a beautiful country and yes, more affordable than where I was living in the US. However, in just the few months that I have been in Portugal I am watching prices SKYROCKET as more and ...
@carolynivory1031 Hello Carolyn, I don’t thinkthe property prices are much different from other countries as if you want to spend 50k then there us property will be available somewhere in Portugal, however if you want to spend multiple ... Read More
Health Insurance by LorieAnneC
Hi, I have my D7 visa and am registered with my. Numero de utente, but want to purchase additional private insurance. Can anyone recommend a company? Obrigada, Lorie
Thank you, I appreciate your reply. Read More
Health Insurance by LorieAnneC
Hi, I have my D7 visa and am registered with my. Numero de utente, but want to purchase additional private insurance. Can anyone recommend a company? Obrigada, Lorie
Hi, I have lived in Portugal for a year now and am depending on the SNS (nhs) and am only thinking about insurance. If you got a quote from mgem would you share how much they charge a month. Thanks Pol Read More
NHR and UK dividend tax by hazmog
I read this article which seemed to say as a company director I would end up paying little to no tax on my income which is largely dividends based, meaning the move to Portugal would save us money. I then spoke to my accountant and he says I would ...
Will do - thank you Read More
NHR and UK dividend tax by hazmog
I read this article which seemed to say as a company director I would end up paying little to no tax on my income which is largely dividends based, meaning the move to Portugal would save us money. I then spoke to my accountant and he says I would ...
Not nhr yet & rental income from uk Read More
NHR and UK dividend tax by hazmog
I read this article which seemed to say as a company director I would end up paying little to no tax on my income which is largely dividends based, meaning the move to Portugal would save us money. I then spoke to my accountant and he says I would ...
Hi, sorry to prolong this complicated conversation But, I have just been to my first accountancy meeting and have been told that I WILL have to pay 28% tax on my small rental income ( although its not enough to pay tax in the UK) in Portugal, which ... Read More
What are you missing in Portugal? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in Portugal, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in Portugal. Do you miss any aspects of your home ...
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How long does an expat have to bring their car from the UK by paulinesumner
Hi all, Is it possible to bring your own car to Portugal and matriculate it after a year ? At the end of 2020 I signed up for residency (paniced). I have jow come back to the uk to sort everything out here but its taking longer than expected so I ...
We bought the car from new but definitely won’t be able to bring it to Portugal until next year Read More
How long does an expat have to bring their car from the UK by paulinesumner
Hi all, Is it possible to bring your own car to Portugal and matriculate it after a year ? At the end of 2020 I signed up for residency (paniced). I have jow come back to the uk to sort everything out here but its taking longer than expected so I ...
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How long does an expat have to bring their car from the UK by paulinesumner
Hi all, Is it possible to bring your own car to Portugal and matriculate it after a year ? At the end of 2020 I signed up for residency (paniced). I have jow come back to the uk to sort everything out here but its taking longer than expected so I ...
When you say beginning are you meaning from when you take the car into the country as I can’t find anywhere were it states residency ? Thanks Read More
How long does an expat have to bring their car from the UK
Hi all, Is it possible to bring your own car to Portugal and matriculate it after a year ? At the end of 2020 I signed up for residency (paniced). I have jow come back to the uk to sort everything out here but its taking longer than expected so I ... Read More
Fiscal Representation by mikem1
Hi, My name is Mike and 12 years ago we bought a plot of land in Portugal and built a holiday home on it. As part of the buying process our then lawyer told us we needed to have NIfs which we acquired via our lawyer. We don't rent our holiday ...
The Very Best place to find Correct information isn’t the newspaper or social media. To be safe Look at the PT Government website Read More
Fiscal Representation by mikem1
Hi, My name is Mike and 12 years ago we bought a plot of land in Portugal and built a holiday home on it. As part of the buying process our then lawyer told us we needed to have NIfs which we acquired via our lawyer. We don't rent our holiday ...
Basically anyone who is a resident and lives in Portugal can be a tax representative as they are only responsible for passing on your mail from the tax office, YOU are responsible for your own tax, if you are capable of correctly filling in your ... Read More
Hello Everyone! I'm new to this Forum~ by Cheryl15
Hi Everyone! I am an American Nurse married to a EU National, originally from Germany. We are currently living in the US, but are working diligently towards retiring in Europe, preferably Portugal. It's difficult to guess when restrictions ...
Sorry I’ve just read your previous post and your not from the uk. Whilst your in Portugal I recommend that you visit the western Algarve, especially Lagos, It has everything you need for dad to day living in a beautiful historic setting with ... Read More
Hello Everyone! I'm new to this Forum~ by Cheryl15
Hi Everyone! I am an American Nurse married to a EU National, originally from Germany. We are currently living in the US, but are working diligently towards retiring in Europe, preferably Portugal. It's difficult to guess when restrictions ...
Hi Its great your going to Portugal, are you from the uk ? Read More