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Portugal

Digital nomad visa

Europe Β· EUR

20

Opportunity score

Challenging

Sunshine, low cost of living, popular NHR-style regimes for expats.

Tax profile

Key tax rates for individuals and businesses.

Income tax (top rate)48%
Corporate tax21%
Capital gains tax28%
VAT / GST23%

Lifestyle & quality of life

Scores are on a 0–100 scale unless shown as index.

Cost of living index55
Rent index28
Quality of life8.1
Safety score8.2
Healthcare score8
Internet speed150 Mbps
Visa friendliness8.9
Digital nomad score8.7
Retirement score9.2

Portugal offers a digital nomad visa

This country has a specific visa pathway for remote workers and digital nomads.

For Americans & Canadians

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US citizens note

Even if you move to Portugal, you still file US taxes on worldwide income. The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) can shield up to $132,900/yr of earned income. Whether the Foreign Tax Credit or FEIE is better depends on Portugal's tax rates and your income type. Ask the AI for your specific situation.

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canadian residents note

Moving to Portugal as a Canadian non-resident means Canada only taxes your Canadian-source income. A "departure tax" applies on deemed asset dispositions when you leave. Check whether Canada and Portugal have a tax treaty, which determines withholding rates on pensions, dividends, and RRSP withdrawals.

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