omida
American looking for information about Portugal
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About me
American
Lives in Aveiro, Aveiro District
Speaks English, a little Spanish
Registration: 02 October 2023
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NIF online for EU citizen by egchelsea
If anyone here has got their NIF online as an EU citizen - who did you use? Currently looking at e-residence...Thanks as always!
Thank you @JohnnyPT! Read More
NIF online for EU citizen by egchelsea
If anyone here has got their NIF online as an EU citizen - who did you use? Currently looking at e-residence...Thanks as always!
@egchelseaDoes your friend (fiscal representative) need to come to the tax office with you, or do you just need his/her NIF number and address? @JohnnyPT do you know? Read More
Opening a Bank Account as a Non-resident by PaulDukey
Hi,I just got my D8 visa a week ago and I plan on moving to Portugal by the end of January. I was wondering if I could get pointers to how I would go about opening a bank account? I heard from an acquintance in Portugal, that currently it's very ...
@StrontiumThey didn't ask for proof of employment or income? Also, are you a non-resident? From what I understand, it has become increasingly difficult for a US citizen to open a bank account. This is mostly due to the Foreign Account Tax ... Read More
University of California pension - is it taxed in Portugal? by sfaznpinoy
We are hoping to relocate to Portugal in 2025 after I retire in June 2024.Our only income will by my pension from the University of California system. It is an educational, university setting. The University is also considered an exempt state ...
I don't believe your entire income will be taxes at 48%. I came across greenbacktaxservices.com/country-guide/portugal-taxes-for-expats/ that explains it (look at the section under Resident Income Tax Rate in Portugal). Its basically ... Read More
US Taxes for US º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s by omida
For US expats who have a residence permit, and are paying income tax in Portugal, do they still need to pay US Federal and State taxes the same way as if they were residing in the US? Can they take advantage of the US-Portugal tax treaty to avoid ...
Thank you @nac25! Read More
University of California pension - is it taxed in Portugal? by sfaznpinoy
We are hoping to relocate to Portugal in 2025 after I retire in June 2024.Our only income will by my pension from the University of California system. It is an educational, university setting. The University is also considered an exempt state ...
Hi @sfaznpinoy,I don't believe your entire income will be taxes at 48%. I came across greenbacktaxservices.com/country-guide/portugal-taxes-for-expats/ that explains it (look at the section under Resident Income Tax Rate in Portugal). ... Read More
D7 SEF NHR process by Ricktark1
So it seems the Legislature and Prime Minister of Portugal pulled the rug from under my feet.I am retired in America. I pay zero taxes on my pension in my State of Residence.I was willing to pay 10% for the priviledge of living in Portugal.But now ...
@bill85lisaHi Bill,I was wondering if the US-Portugal tax treaty could you be used in your case to avoid (or reduce) double taxation of your social security income? Read More
US Taxes for US º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s
For US expats who have a residence permit, and are paying income tax in Portugal, do they still need to pay US Federal and State taxes the same way as if they were residing in the US? Can they take advantage of the US-Portugal tax treaty to avoid ... Read More
Applying for a D7 visa in the US by omida
Hi!I'm applying for a D7 visa in the US. I was wondering if anyone can help me with a couple of questions about the requirements for the consulate interview (in the US):Is NIF and having funds in a Portuguese bank account required before coming to ...
Thank you for the information @donn25. Getting the SEF interview 3 weeks after the visa approval is incredible! From what I've read, in busier cities the interview might even be scheduled for later than the 4-month visa allowance. If I may ask, ... Read More
Applying for a D7 visa in the US by omida
Hi!I'm applying for a D7 visa in the US. I was wondering if anyone can help me with a couple of questions about the requirements for the consulate interview (in the US):Is NIF and having funds in a Portuguese bank account required before coming to ...
Muito abrigado @JohnnyPT! Como vai? I understand that the bank account with a minimum deposit is required before the SEF interview, but is it required at the time of applying for the visa at the consulate, or can it be opened during your ... Read More
Applying for a D7 visa in the US
Hi!I'm applying for a D7 visa in the US. I was wondering if anyone can help me with a couple of questions about the requirements for the consulate interview (in the US):Is NIF and having funds in a Portuguese bank account required before coming to ... Read More