Portugal
Portugal Migration, Corporate Mobility & Sovereign Wealth
Establishing a presence, deploying capital, or securing alternative residency in the European Union requires adjusting to a high-scrutiny compliance landscape. At Muzy & Meraris LLP, we advise multinational corporations, specialised remote executives, and high-net-worth investors on navigating Portugal’s fully modernised immigration frameworks.
From executing complex private equity fund placements to managing structural transitions within the new AIMA digital ecosystem, we insulate your timelines from administrative friction and protect your global mobility assets.
1. High-Tier Capital Allocation & The Golden Visa (ARI)
Portugal’s premium residency-by-investment pathway. Following the total elimination of direct real estate acquisitions, the program operates strictly under non-property, asset-backed corporate and cultural frameworks.
· The Regulated Investment Fund Track: A minimum allocation of €500,000 in qualifying Portuguese venture capital or private equity funds (Fundos de Capital de Risco).
· The Cultural Heritage & Artistic Production Track: A minimum non-refundable donation of €250,000 (or €200,000 if directed into designated low-density regional territories) in support of national artistic productions or the preservation of national cultural heritage.
· The Business Job-Creation Track: A direct capital injection of €500,000 into a new or existing Portuguese corporate enterprise, paired with a mandatory commitment to create and maintain at least 5 permanent full-time jobs for local nationals for a minimum of 3 years.
· The Low Physical Presence Advantage: The Golden Visa remains highly attractive due to its minimal stay requirements: applicants must spend only 7 days in Portugal during the first year, and 14 days during each subsequent two-year renewal block.
2. Independent Means & Remote Work Frameworks (National D-Visas)
Tailored for financially self-sufficient individuals and active remote professionals looking to relocate full-time into the Portuguese territory.
· The D8 Digital Nomad Visa (Active Income): Designed for remote employees, freelancers, and independent contractors working exclusively for entities located outside of Portugal.
· The D7 Visa (Pure Passive Income): Exclusively reserved for retirees, investors, and individuals living off verified passive returns.
3. Corporate Mobility & Tech Talent Transfer
Employer-driven pathways optimised for high-growth enterprises and international technical groups deploying key human resources into Portugal.
· The Tech Visa Stream: A highly accelerated temporary residency path designed explicitly for highly qualified technical talent recruited by certified companies active in the global technology, innovation, and digital sectors. Bypasses traditional administrative bottlenecks for rapid corporate onboarding.
· The D2 Entrepreneur Visa: For founders launching an active local branch or a standalone innovative startup within Portugal. Requires a detailed, government-compliant business plan detailing local economic impact, market integration, and viable capitalisation.
Global Mobility & Fiscal Advisory: While Portugal dismantled its legacy Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax scheme, it has fully activated the IFICI incentive regime, which offers a flat 20% income tax rate for 10 years specifically targeting specialized personnel in tech, scientific research, and structural innovation fields.
