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Purchase & sale of property / Property Law
At BBM Lawyers, we provide the legal support you need to ensure a stress-free process.
The process in Portugal differs from other countries and what seems like more bureaucracy in fact offers additional security for buyers and sellers.
- Purchase and sale of properties
- Rental Contracts
- Local Lodging Licenses
- Building Contracts
- Condominium constitution
- Other processes regarding the constitution and registration of real estate rights
Wills & Succession Planning
We understand that dealing with the legal intricacies of inheritance can be daunting, especially if you're not familiar with the Portuguese system. That's why we're here to help, and there’s good news regarding inheritance tax!
Foreign Wills and Grant of Probate are valid in Portugal but the procedure to recognise and apply them in Portugal can be complicated and lengthy, but we will simplify the process for you.
- Draft of wills
- Grant of Probate
Fiscal Regimes Applicable / NHR regime update
It’s important to clarify that the NHR regime is not a residence permit, it is a fiscal regime, designed to attract qualified professionals, individuals with patrimony and investors.
The NHR regime is aimed for any citizen, from the European Union or from a third state, who wishes to become a resident in Portugal for fiscal purposes, benefiting from a very interesting tax regime on their income, arising in Portugal or abroad, which includes tax exemptions on several types of income arising abroad;
Residencies
Portugal has become a favourite destination in Europe for relocation. But non EU/EEA/EFTA citizens need a Visa allowing them to stay in Portugal legally.
European citizens (as well as citizens from the EEA/EFTA) don’t need to obtain residency in the country to be able to live in Portugal. In these cases it will just be necessary to register with the Portuguese tax authorities and the Local Town Hall, who will issue a residence certificate valid for five years.
Public Law
- Assistance in planning and building permission.
- Liaising with the government bodies.
- Legal representation in the administrative process.
Corporate Law
- Incorporation of companies.
- Purchase and sale of shares/ Transfer of shares.
- Incorporation and re-domiciliation of offshore companies.
Additional Services:
- Power of Attorney;
- Registering for a Fiscal Number/Taxpayer;
- Certified translations;
- Authentication of signatures
- Authentication of copies