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Tax Regime Explorer

Educational only — not tax advice. The figures below are simplified illustrations of how special regimes are structured. Actual tax depends on residency determinations, treaty rules, source-vs-residence classification of each income type, deductions, and timing — all of which need a qualified tax advisor in the destination jurisdiction.

Pick a destination to see the special expatriate / new-resident regimes that may apply. Each regime carries its own eligibility test, scope of income covered, and time limit. The regimes shown here are surfaced from our country-profile data.

Special regimes for new tax residents in Portugal

IFICI (replaced NHR in 2024)

Rate
20% flat tax on Portuguese-source income from qualifying professions
Scope
Foreign-source dividends and certain capital gains broadly exempt; foreign pensions taxed at 10% (NHR pension exemption no longer applies under IFICI)
Duration
10 years
Eligibility
Not Portuguese tax resident in 5 prior years; profession on the IFICI eligible list (research, innovation, select highly-qualified roles)

Source: https://info.portaldasfinancas.gov.pt/

See the full Portugal country profile for tax-treaty network, exit-tax notes, and naturalisation implications.