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Taxes in Portugal Explained: IRS Brackets, the IFICI Regime, Property Tax, Capital Gains, Crypto, and Filing Deadlines in 2026

A complete guide to taxes in Portugal for expats in 2026 — IRS income tax brackets, the IFICI regime that replaced NHR, property taxes (IMI and IMT), capital gains, crypto, rental income, social security, and the most common mistakes newcomers make.

Cost of Living in Portugal in 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport, Healthcare, and What to Budget Each Month

A complete breakdown of what it actually costs to live in Portugal in 2026 — from rent and groceries to healthcare and transport — with realistic monthly budgets at three income levels and city-by-city price comparisons.

Retiring in Portugal in 2026: D7 Visa, Pensions, Taxes, Healthcare, and the New UK-Portugal Tax Treaty Explained

A complete guide to retiring in Portugal in 2026 — the D7 visa, pension taxation, healthcare via the SNS, the new UK-Portugal tax treaty giving Portugal exclusive taxing rights on private pensions, cost of living by region, and a step-by-step checklist.

TAP Bets on Porto as Its Second Hub — EUR 20 Million Maintenance Centre, New Azores and Tel Aviv Routes Announced

TAP Air Portugal is investing EUR 20 million in a new maintenance centre at Porto Airport, launching routes to the Azores, Cape Verde, and Tel Aviv, and making its Boston service year-round — positioning Porto as a genuine second hub ahead of privatisation.