Legal advice in Portugal

If you’re moving to Portugal or planning to work there, you’ll quickly come across the term Segurança Social. But what exactly is it, and how does it affect you?

If you’re planning to retire to Portugal in 2026, you’re far from the only one eyeing up a sunnier life.

If you’re planning to live, work, or invest in Portugal, one of the first things you’ll need is a NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal), Portugal’s tax identification number. Whether you’re buying property, opening a bank account, or signing up for utilities, the NIF is essential.

Portugal’s Parliament has approved a new Nationality Law, marking one of the most significant overhauls of citizenship rules in recent decades.

Portugal’s Golden Visa programme continues to be a compelling option for wealthy investors looking not just for residency, but also a safe and attractive Plan B for their families.

To help manage the impact of high visitor numbers, many popular destinations levy a tourist tax. This supplementary fee is charged to visitors staying in a city or region, typically on a per-person, per-night basis, and is collected directly by accommodation providers.

This article covers the Portuguese Government’s proposal for a new nationality law — a draft version that had not yet been approved by Parliament.The current situation (as of late October 2025) reflects the final version that was actually voted on and approved after months of negotiation and amendme

The 16 ministers forming the 25th Constitutional Government led by Luís Montenegro were sworn in on Thursday, 5 June, during a ceremony presided over by the President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, at the Palácio da Ajuda in Lisbon.

Portugal is increasingly becoming a popular destination for expats seeking a new life in Europe. Among the various visa options available, the D7 Visa stands out as an attractive choice for retirees, remote workers, and individuals with passive income.

Understanding and adhering to the Portuguese Highway Code is crucial for anyone driving in Portugal.

Buying or selling a property or even renting a home can be a complex and risky process. Using a real estate agent is therefore a recommended and safe option, as they are familiar with the legal and bureaucratic procedures relating to this type of business.

Requests for extensions to immigrants' visas to stay or reside in Portugal will now be automatically granted, as long as the people in question have no criminal record or other weighting factors This is one of the Portuguese government's changes to the way visas are renewed, according to the Públic

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The extinction of the Immigration and Borders Service (SEF-Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras) has been the subject of much debate over the last two years, when the end of the service was approved in Parliament. And now it's official.

When settling accounts in the division of assets in divorce and inheritance proceedings, "tornas" or returns are paid by a party to compensate another.  Returns follow legal procedures that are crucial to understand when it comes to sharing assets.

Prefabricated and modular houses have become increasingly popular in Portugal due to their greater simplicity and speed of construction compared to traditional masonry.

How can a digital nomad move to Portugal? The famous Portuguese visa law for digital nomads, which is attracting attention from abroad, came into force on 30th October 2022 and will allow foreigners to stay for a year in Portugal working remotely.

The entry, stay, exit and removal of foreigners in Portugal has a new legal regime. The Parliament decree, promulgated by the President of the Republic on 4th August 2022, proceeds with the 10th amendment to Law No.