IFICI
IFICI
Your Fiscal Passport to Portugal
Your Fiscal Passport to Portugal
Portugal is more than just a beautiful destination—it’s one of the world’s safest countries, ranked 7th globally for peace and security. For investors, this means the rare opportunity to pursue growth in a truly stable environment. With seamless access to the EU market, advanced digital infrastructure, and world-class transport networks, Portugal blends seaside serenity with business-ready efficiency.
Adding to its appeal, the new IFICI regime offers an exceptional package for qualifying entrepreneurs, executives, and R&D professionals. Enjoy up to 10 years of tax benefits, including reduced rates on Portuguese-sourced income and generous exemptions on most foreign income—all without wealth or exit taxes.
In essence, Portugal is both a reliable base for living and a strategic platform for international investment—a destination where capital is secure, and opportunity is within reach.
Portugal is more than just a beautiful destination—it’s one of the world’s safest countries, ranked 7th globally for peace and security. For investors, this means the rare opportunity to pursue growth in a truly stable environment. With seamless access to the EU market, advanced digital infrastructure, and world-class transport networks, Portugal blends seaside serenity with business-ready efficiency.
Adding to its appeal, the new IFICI regime offers an exceptional package for qualifying entrepreneurs, executives, and R&D professionals. Enjoy up to 10 years of tax benefits, including reduced rates on Portuguese-sourced income and generous exemptions on most foreign income—all without wealth or exit taxes.
In essence, Portugal is both a reliable base for living and a strategic platform for international investment—a destination where capital is secure, and opportunity is within reach.
Portugal is more than just a beautiful destination—it’s one of the world’s safest countries, ranked 7th globally for peace and security. For investors, this means the rare opportunity to pursue growth in a truly stable environment. With seamless access to the EU market, advanced digital infrastructure, and world-class transport networks, Portugal blends seaside serenity with business-ready efficiency.
Adding to its appeal, the new IFICI regime offers an exceptional package for qualifying entrepreneurs, executives, and R&D professionals. Enjoy up to 10 years of tax benefits, including reduced rates on Portuguese-sourced income and generous exemptions on most foreign income—all without wealth or exit taxes.
In essence, Portugal is both a reliable base for living and a strategic platform for international investment—a destination where capital is secure, and opportunity is within reach.
WANT TO BUY PROPERTY OR START A BUSINESS IN PORTUGAL?
WANT TO BUY PROPERTY OR START A BUSINESS IN PORTUGAL?
LONGER-TERM STABILITY: Unlike RNH’s 10-year tax break, IFICI provides structured, long-term benefits while promoting economic participation.
MORE EXCLUSIVE ACCESS: Designed to attract high-value professionals and business owners, ensuring a selective and high-standard program.
NO TAX ON FOREIGN INCOME: Like RNH, IFICI guarantees that foreign-sourced income remains untaxed in Portugal while integrating benefits for those contributing to the economy.
INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC INCENTIVES: The program encourages investment in sectors recognized as crucial to Portugal’s economic growth, such as research and development (R&D), technology, and export-driven enterprises.
LONGER-TERM STABILITY: Unlike RNH’s 10-year tax break, IFICI provides structured, long-term benefits while promoting economic participation.
MORE EXCLUSIVE ACCESS: Designed to attract high-value professionals and business owners, ensuring a selective and high-standard program.
NO TAX ON FOREIGN INCOME: Like RNH, IFICI guarantees that foreign-sourced income remains untaxed in Portugal while integrating benefits for those contributing to the economy.
INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC INCENTIVES: The program encourages investment in sectors recognized as crucial to Portugal’s economic growth, such as research and development (R&D), technology, and export-driven enterprises.
LONGER-TERM STABILITY: Unlike RNH’s 10-year tax break, IFICI provides structured, long-term benefits while promoting economic participation.
MORE EXCLUSIVE ACCESS: Designed to attract high-value professionals and business owners, ensuring a selective and high-standard program.
NO TAX ON FOREIGN INCOME: Like RNH, IFICI guarantees that foreign-sourced income remains untaxed in Portugal while integrating benefits for those contributing to the economy.
INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC INCENTIVES: The program encourages investment in sectors recognized as crucial to Portugal’s economic growth, such as research and development (R&D), technology, and export-driven enterprises.
WHY IFICI IS THE NEW RNH?
WHY IFICI IS THE NEW RNH?
WHAT IS THE IFICI PROGRAM?
WHAT IS THE IFICI PROGRAM?
WHAT IS THE IFICI PROGRAM?
WHAT IS THE IFICI PROGRAM?
WHAT IS THE IFICI PROGRAM?
WHAT IS THE IFICI PROGRAM?
Portugal has recently transitioned from the Non-Habitual Resident (RNH) regime to the new Fiscal Incentive for Innovation and International Competitiveness (IFICI) also called NRH 2.0 program, further enhancing its appeal to investors and professionals.
Introduced on December 23, 2024, IFICI reflects Portugal’s ambition to become a European hub for innovation, scientific research, and high-value industries.
Portugal has recently transitioned from the Non-Habitual Resident (RNH) regime to the new Fiscal Incentive for Innovation and International Competitiveness (IFICI) also called NRH 2.0 program, further enhancing its appeal to investors and professionals.
Introduced on December 23, 2024, IFICI reflects Portugal’s ambition to become a European hub for innovation, scientific research, and high-value industries.
Portugal has recently transitioned from the Non-Habitual Resident (RNH) regime to the new Fiscal Incentive for Innovation and International Competitiveness (IFICI) also called NRH 2.0 program, further enhancing its appeal to investors and professionals.
Introduced on December 23, 2024, IFICI reflects Portugal’s ambition to become a European hub for innovation, scientific research, and high-value industries.
Portugal has recently transitioned from the Non-Habitual Resident (RNH) regime to the new Fiscal Incentive for Innovation and International Competitiveness (IFICI) also called NRH 2.0 program, further enhancing its appeal to investors and professionals.
Introduced on December 23, 2024, IFICI reflects Portugal’s ambition to become a European hub for innovation, scientific research, and high-value industries.
YOUR FIRST STEP TO SECURE INVESTMENT IN PORTUGAL
YOUR FIRST STEP TO SECURE INVESTMENT IN PORTUGAL
IFICI BENEFITS
IFICI BENEFITS
Find the benefits of qualifying for the new regime
Find the benefits of qualifying for the new regime
Designed to attract high-value professionals and business owners, ensuring a selective and high-standard program.
Designed to attract high-value professionals and
business owners, ensuring a selective and high-standard program.
Grant access to Portugal’s high-quality healthcare and education systems, offering you and your family the same world-class services enjoyed by Portuguese residents.
Grant access to Portugal’s high-quality healthcare and education systems, offering you and your family the same world-class services enjoyed by Portuguese residents.
Grant access to Portugal’s high-quality healthcare and education systems, offering you and your family the same world-class services enjoyed by Portuguese residents.
IFICI guarantees that foreign-sourced income remains untaxed in Portugal while integrating benefits for those contributing
to the economy.
IFICI guarantees that foreign-sourced income remains untaxed in Portugal while integrating benefits for those contributing to the economy.
IFICI guarantees that foreign-sourced income remains untaxed in Portugal while integrating benefits for those contributing to the economy.
IFICI guarantees that foreign-sourced income remains untaxed in Portugal while integrating benefits for those contributing
to the economy.
Encourages investment in sectors recognized as crucial to Portugal’s economic growth, such as research and development (R&D) and technology.
Encourages investment in sectors recognized as crucial to Portugal’s economic growth, such as research and development (R&D) and technology.
This means that many expatriates living in Portugal can potentially receive most foreign rental income, capital gains on real estate, interest, dividends and non-Portuguese employment income tax-free.
This means that many expatriates living in Portugal can potentially receive most foreign rental income, capital gains on real estate, interest, dividends and non-Portuguese employment income tax-free.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR IFICI
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR IFICI
Apply within the required timeframe (by January 15 of the year following residency establishment).
Be a tax resident in Portugal, meaning you must spend at least 183 days per year in the country or have Portugal as your primary residence.
Work in an eligible industry or profession, such as scientific research, technological innovation, or specialized fields like engineering, IT, or healthcare.
Work for or establish a company engaged in activities classified as highly innovative or essential for Portugal’s economy.
Developing R&D projects approved under Portuguese law or operating as a recognized start-up under the Programa Nacional de Empreendedorismo.
Hold relevant academic qualifications or professional certification.
Demonstrate at least three years of experience in a qualifying field, ensuring you bring valuable expertise to Portugal’s economy.
Not have been a tax resident in Portugal for the past five years, ensuring the program targets new residents who can add fresh value to the economy.
READY TO TURN POSSIBILITY INTO REALITY?
READY TO TURN POSSIBILITY INTO REALITY?
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Request a private consultation for further discussion.
Whether you are looking into the Portuguese real estate market for investment or lifestyle reasons, we are committed to understanding your needs and finding the right property for you - on or off market.
Request a private consultation for further discussion.
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