North American buyers
Families and individuals seeking Portugal for lifestyle, security and favourable taxation. We coordinate with transatlantic tax offices (FBAR/FATCA), private banks and legal teams familiar with trusts and LLCs.
International Buyers
Buying in Portugal, represented with discretion.
We work exclusively with international buyers. We accompany your acquisition in Portugal with the depth that clients in New York, London or São Paulo expect from their private banker, their tax advisor, their lawyer.
The clients we represent
Four profiles. One single approach.
There is no typical international buyer. There are distinct objectives — taxation, quality of life, diversification, family legacy. The common denominator is the search for criteria where there is noise.
Post-Brexit British buyers
Residential or second-home acquisitions, with clarity on non-resident status, NHR (successor regime) and patrimonial structures. The British tradition of discretion preserved at every step.
Brazilian buyers
Shared language, distinct market. We support capital transfer via authorised institutions, NIF setup, the choice between Lisbon, Porto and Algarve, and the navigation of Portuguese legal frameworks vis-à-vis Brazilian.
Continental European buyers
German, French, Swiss, Scandinavian and Dutch. Experienced investors who value a transparent market, a discreet process and access to opportunities beyond the public channel.
Technical realities
What you actually need to know.
Before the sentimental decision, there is an administrative one. We summarise below the six topics that generate the most questions. Further clarification on a case-by-case basis, at no cost.
NIF
Portuguese Tax ID
Mandatory for any property transaction. We obtain yours via a qualified fiscal representative. Lead time: 5 to 10 business days.
D7 Visa
Passive income residency
For those with recurring income (pensions, dividends, rental). Allows residency in Portugal. Typically 6–9 months until decision.
D8 Visa
Remote worker residency
For professionals with contracts or clients outside Portugal. Minimum €3,480/month. Increasingly common profile.
Golden Visa
Updated post-2023 programme
Direct property purchase was removed in October 2023. Remains accessible via qualified investment funds (min. €500K). Case-by-case analysis.
IMT
Property transfer tax
Tiered from 0% to 7.5% depending on purchase value and purpose (primary home vs investment). Paid before the deed.
NHR
Successor tax regime (IFICI)
The former Non-Habitual Resident was replaced by "IFICI" in 2024 — for high-value-added activities. Significantly stricter eligibility.
The cross-border process
Discreet. Structured. Without surprises.
Every international client follows the same six-step arc. The simplicity of the structure means each decision receives the attention it deserves.
01
Private briefing
Initial conversation, usually by video, in Portuguese or English. Understanding objectives, timing, tax profile and what truly matters.
02
NIF and legal structure
We obtain your Portuguese Tax Identification Number via a fiscal representative. We assess the optimal structure (individual, company, fund) with independent legal counsel.
03
Quiet curation
We present three to four opportunities. On-market filtered with criteria, plus access to our off-market network. No catalogues. No fatigue.
04
Coordinated visits
Efficient scheduling of on-site visits. For clients unable to travel, we conduct video visits with the detail of property, technical condition and neighbourhood.
05
Independent negotiation
We always represent the buyer. We negotiate price, conditions, contingencies and timeline with the seller or selling agency. No cross-commissions.
06
Due diligence and closing
We coordinate independent lawyer, technical expert, bank and notary. We support international capital transfer. We accompany every step through to handover.
Areas of expertise
Complexity handled behind the scenes.
NIF and fiscal representation
Setup, maintenance and discontinuation when applicable.
Golden Visa (updated programme)
Eligibility analysis in qualified investment funds, current as of the 2023 revision.
Non-habitual / successor tax regime
Eligibility assessment and real fiscal impact over 10 years.
International capital transfer
Coordination with authorised institutions and KYC/AML compliance.
Acquisition through a company
When it makes fiscal, succession or privacy sense — and when it does not.
Technical due diligence
Engineering, registry, urbanism, condominium, hidden encumbrances.
Non-resident mortgages
Introductions to private banks and specialised institutions.
Independent legal coordination
We never work with the "seller's lawyer". Absolute independence.
Frequently asked questions
What international clients ask.
No. The entire transaction can be conducted remotely, with power of attorney to your lawyer and video visits. We recommend at least one visit before signing the CPCV (promissory contract).
In Portugal: IMT (transfer tax, tiered 0–7.5%), Stamp Duty (0.8%), notary and registry (~1–1.5%) and independent lawyer (~0.8–1.2%). Typical total for the buyer: 3–9% of the purchase value. Your Broker Portugal charges no fees to the buyer — our compensation comes from the market commission paid by the seller.
We work with clients for whom each acquisition is significant. Average mandate sits between €700,000 and €4M, but the criterion is not price — it is client-project fit.
The buyer pays us nothing. Our compensation comes from the market commission paid by the seller side — the standard structure of Portuguese real estate. The buyer only bears the legal costs inherent to any acquisition: IMT, Stamp Duty, deed, registry and independent lawyer. Our independence comes from the clarity of the exclusive buyer-representation mandate, not from who signs the cheque.
Portuguese and English — fluent in both. These are our daily working languages with clients.
Direct property purchase was removed from the programme in October 2023. It remains accessible via qualified investment funds. We clarify eligibility on a case-by-case basis.
Your acquisition in Portugal begins with a conversation.
Thirty minutes, by video, with no commercial agenda. We understand your project and tell you honestly whether we are the right partner.