Immigration & Tax Law · Ramos Correia & Associados
Ramos Correia & Associados provides comprehensive legal and tax support, ensuring that your family and assets are protected every step of the way.
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Ramos Correia & Associados is an independent law firm providing legal services with precision, rigour, and a client-focused approach. We respond promptly, manage each matter efficiently, and keep our clients informed throughout the process. Our work is guided by core values that define our practice: justice, integrity, respect, and purpose.
Our team provides tailored legal solutions and personalised support, with close attention and practical advice suited to each client's individual circumstances.
Through a network of trusted international partners, we support our clients both in Portugal and across multiple jurisdictions — a strategic legal partner with a global outlook.
Supporting founders who are relocating an established business to Portugal while ensuring operational continuity and long-term growth.
Advising investors on structuring and deploying capital through qualifying investment vehicles that align with residency and wealth objectives.
Assisting family offices in establishing a strategic European presence with tailored governance, tax, and cross-border planning.
Helping internationally mobile professionals build a long-term residency strategy that seamlessly integrates their business interests, family priorities, and estate planning.
Portugal is becoming an increasingly popular destination for living, investing, and working remotely, thanks to factors such as:
A unique blend of traditional charm and modern living
A high quality of life
A relatively low cost of living compared with the United States
Sun-drenched beaches and historic cities
Access to the European Union and the Schengen Area
Access to both public and private healthcare
A tailored legal and tax strategy
Visa and residency planning
Document preparation and legal compliance
Step-by-step support at every stage, from assessment to follow-up with the authorities
We review your eligibility and identify which immigration routes may apply to your circumstances.
We develop a bespoke legal and tax strategy aligned with your individual goals and circumstances.
We prepare and submit all required documentation, including obtaining a Portuguese Tax Identification Number (NIF) and opening a bank account in Portugal.
We provide comprehensive assistance at every stage of the process, from scheduling appointments to accompanying you to AIMA appointments and interviews.
We support your family's integration, including access to schools and healthcare, and advise on your tax position once you are resident.
Our engagement goes beyond the legal process. We are where business is discussed, taught, and built.
Membership
We are members of chambers of commerce and closely follow initiatives aimed at the business community.
Training
We teach and deliver training on business law, working closely with entrepreneurs and management teams.
Events
We regularly take part in conferences and gatherings dedicated to business law and management.
Networking
We are part of an entrepreneurship and networking association that fosters partnerships and knowledge-sharing between businesses.
No. The general entrepreneurial and investment routes do not require real estate. The Golden Visa real estate route was discontinued in 2023.
Family reunification is, in general terms, available under Portuguese immigration law. Specific requirements depend on the family member's relationship to the applicant.
Timelines vary according to the pathway, the completeness of the file, and current administrative timelines at AIMA. We do not offer time estimates outside the context of a specific case.
The D2 has no fixed minimum investment threshold defined by law. AIMA evaluates whether the proposed activity is viable and adequately funded for the applicant's specific case.
Independent professionals fall within the D2's scope. The application is evaluated on the substance of the proposed activity and the applicant's professional and financial profile.
The D2 is a residency permit that, subject to continued eligibility and applicable timelines under Portuguese law, may lead to permanent residency and, in time, to eligibility for citizenship. Each step has distinct requirements.
The contracting entity must be registered and operationally active in Portugal. Specific requirements depend on the employer's structure and the role's nature.
Portuguese law defines this through a combination of qualification level, role seniority and remuneration threshold. The threshold is periodically updated.
Family reunification provisions, in general terms, apply. Each family member's situation is evaluated on its own facts.
The minimum is tied to the Portuguese minimum wage, with increments per dependent. The threshold is periodically updated and should be checked against the current rule at the time of application.
Foreign rental income is generally accepted as a source, subject to proper documentation of the lease and consistent inflow.
Subject to continued eligibility, the D7 may lead to permanent residency and, after the legal periods, to eligibility for citizenship. Each step has distinct requirements.
Yes. The threshold is set as a multiple of the Portuguese minimum wage and is periodically updated. The current figure should be checked against the rule in force at the time of application.
The D8 is designed for income deriving from non-Portuguese sources. The treatment of Portuguese clients depends on the specifics of the arrangement.
Spending sufficient time in Portugal generally makes a person Portuguese tax-resident. The applicable fiscal regime (general or IFICI) should be evaluated before the move.
No. The real-estate pathway was discontinued in 2023 for new applications. Material continuing to offer it should be treated with caution.
The threshold depends on the chosen pathway. Each pathway has its own minimum, set by current Portuguese legislation.
Family reunification, in general terms, applies. Each family member's situation is evaluated under the framework's specific provisions.
