Non-habitual resident status can be requested by anyone who meets three requirements. You must live abroad, not have been a resident in Portugal within the last five years and want to move to Portugal. To be considered a resident, you must remain in Portugal for 183 days a year or have your primary home there.
What is a non resident in Portugal?
It is a tax status granted by Portugal in order to benefit from a special tax rate. 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 as retirees or skilled employees.
Do I qualify for NHR in Portugal?
In order to register for the NHR regime in Portugal, applicants must be registered as a Portuguese resident and tax resident. NHR regime applicants must have proof of a habitual abode by December 31. The NHR application then has to be made before March 31.
What is the best place to live in Portugal?
Top 10 places to live in Portugal
- Algarve. The Algarve has long been a favourite among Brits.
- Lisbon.
- Cascais.
- Silver Coast.
- Coimbra.
- Oporto.
- Chaves.
- The Azores.
What is the best city to live in Portugal?
How do I check my NHR status?
To obtain the NHR status it is necessary to:
- Check that one can benefit from the NHR status ;
- Get a NIF (Tax Number) ;
- Form and file the application file with Finanças ;
- Receive the answer ;
- Report your income in Portugal.
What does NHR stand for in Portugal?
The Portugal NHR tax regime (non-habitual resident) is a hugely successful scheme offering lucrative tax breaks for foreign residents. To date, over 10,000 citizens from across the world have successfully applied, helping them alleviate their tax burdens.
