🏢 Business Immigration 2026

Expand Your Business
Into Europe via Portugal

Portugal offers entrepreneurs, investors, and company founders a direct gateway into the EU market with some of Europe's most competitive tax rates and business conditions.

21%
Corporate Tax Rate
20%
NHR Personal Tax
27
EU Countries Access
€500K+
Golden Visa Investment
Immigration Programmes

Business Pathways to Portugal

Whether you're expanding a global company or launching a startup, we find the right programme for your goals.

🥇 Most Popular
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Golden Visa (ARI)

Portugal's flagship investment residency programme. Gain EU residency and a path to citizenship through qualifying investments.

Requirements
  • €500,000 in qualifying investment funds
  • €250,000 in arts/cultural support
  • 10 job creation qualifying route
  • Minimum 7 days/year in Portugal
  • 5-year path to citizenship
🚀 Startups
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Startup Visa / Tech Visa

Launch your innovative startup in Portugal's growing tech ecosystem with access to top incubators and EU funding.

Requirements
  • Innovative business concept
  • IAPMEI certification required
  • Partnership with certified incubator
  • No minimum capital required
  • 1-year visa, renewable
🏢 Established Companies
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Company Transfer / ICT

Transfer key staff to a Portuguese branch through the Intra-Company Transfer route — ideal for multinationals.

Requirements
  • Existing company with EU branch
  • Managerial or specialist role
  • Minimum 12 months employment
  • Fast processing (30–60 days)
  • Full EU work mobility
Fiscal Advantages

Portugal's Tax Benefits for Business 2026

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NHR 2.0 (IFICI)

20% flat tax rate

New 10-year flat tax regime for qualified professionals and researchers moving to Portugal.

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Corporate Tax (IRC)

21% standard rate

Competitive corporate rate with SME reductions to 17% on first €50,000. R&D tax credits of 32.5%.

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Territorial Tax System

0% on foreign dividends

Participation exemption on foreign dividends and capital gains. No wealth tax. No inheritance tax for direct family.

Business Environment

Why Entrepreneurs Choose Portugal in 2026

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EU Single Market Access

Operate across 27 EU countries with full single market access, free movement of goods, services, and capital.

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Highly Educated Workforce

Portugal graduates 100,000+ university students annually with strong multilingual talent.

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World-Class Infrastructure

Modern ports, international airports, and high-speed internet. Lisbon ranked top 5 European smart city.

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Lower Operational Costs

Office space, salaries, and services cost 30–40% less than comparable Western European markets.

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Bilateral Trade Agreements

Access to 65+ countries through EU trade agreements plus strong ties with Brazil, Angola, and CPLP.

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Stable Legal Framework

EU-compliant legal system, strong IP protection, and transparent regulatory environment.

Our Approach

How We Set Up Your Business in Portugal

1

Strategy Session

Assess business model and optimal structure

2

Company Formation

Incorporate your Portuguese entity

3

Visa & Residency

Process business visa application

4

Tax Registration

NIF, VAT, and NHR registration

5

Launch & Scale

Open accounts, hire staff, begin ops

Ready to Expand Into Europe?

Our business immigration specialists help you choose the right structure, minimise tax, and obtain the correct visa — fast.

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Business Immigration

Secure Your Future with Portugal’s Golden Visa

Business Immigration to Portugal

Portugal’s Leading Residency by Investment Program

Portugal’s strategic EU location, favorable tax incentives, and supportive startup ecosystem make it a leading choice for global entrepreneurs and investors. The government encourages business migration through several routes, including the Golden VisaEntrepreneur Visa (D2), and other investment-based residence permits.

Applicants can establish a company, invest in innovation-driven projects, or join private equity and venture funds that qualify for residency. Portugal offers access to the EU market, a transparent banking system, and strong infrastructure to support business expansion.

Our firm provides end-to-end support for investor and business visa applicants: from structuring your investment and coordinating with certified legal partners to ensuring compliance with Portuguese Immigration and Border Service (AIMA) regulations. Whether you are expanding your company or securing residency through entrepreneurship, Portugal provides a stable and profitable environment to grow your ventures.

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