Starting a company in Portugal
Which company type to choose, how to register in a day at an Empresa na Hora desk or online, what it costs, and what to do next.
Selling your house in Portugal
How to sell a home in Portugal, from documents and deed to capital gains tax, the reliefs you can claim, and declaring the sale.
Child Benefits and Parental Leave for Expat Families in Portugal 2026 — Abono de Família, Abono Pré-Natal, the 28-Day Paternity Leave, and How to Apply
Everything foreign families need to know about Portugal's child benefits in 2026 — Abono de Família escalões, Abono Pré-Natal, 120/150-day parental leave, the 28-day paternity leave, the 7% father bonus, the 50% single-parent uplift, and the Segurança Social Direta application.
Importing a car to Portugal
How to put a foreign car on Portuguese plates, qualify for the tax-free change of residence exemption, and budget for ISV, inspection, and fees.
Making a will and handling an inheritance in Portugal
Who must inherit under Portuguese law, how to choose your own country's law, the 10% stamp duty and who is exempt, and what heirs do after a death.
Schools and childcare in Portugal
How Portuguese schooling works from nursery to year 12, free creche places, public or international school, what school costs, and child benefit.
Getting married in Portugal as a foreigner
How foreigners marry legally in Portugal, civil or religious, with the registry process, documents, fees, prenuptial agreements, and the six month deadline.