PORTUGAL

It has a recognised reputation for being one of the most peaceful Countries of the World. The Country is globalized with quality aspects of life and an attractive topography, having stunning beaches and idyllic countryside. Portugal has a great reputation as one of the world’s most developed and peaceful countries, with a good standard of living and a high Human Development Index score. It is one of Europe’s oldest countries, with a rich history, vibrant culture, delectable cuisine, beautiful beaches, and gorgeous countryside.

European Residency By Investment

Acquisition of Real Estate with a (sole or combined) value of at least € 500k for new properties OR acquisition of real estate with more than 30 years construction time with a (sole or combined) value of at least € 350k.

Acquisition of units of Investment Funds of the amount of € 350k or higher dedicated to the capitalization of Portuguese Companies and acquisition of positions of control in Real Estate Companies. The Investment Fund is managed by a Local Experience Team with an average of 25 years of Real Estate and Tourism Industry investment.

Family Dependents

Spouse and Underage Children up to 18 years old.
Above 18 years old children must show dependency on parent.

Visa Free Travel

Travel Visa-Free within the entire EU Schengen Zone

Time Frame

4-6 Months

Investment

Portugal Residency

For the purpose of obtaining the Portugal Residency by Acquisition of units of Investment Funds, the total amount of € 350,000 is dedicated to the capitalization of Portuguese Companies and acquisition of positions of control in Real Estate Companies. The Collective Investment Fund is managed by a Local Experience Team in Portugal with an average of 25 years of Real Estate and Tourism Industry investment. The fund automatically qualifies the investor for a Residence Permit in Portugal.

€ 350,000 Statring from

No transfer tax; No stamp duties;
No acquisition cost; No tax on dividends;
No tax on the capital return in 7 years;
No need to be present in Portugal at this stage for the transaction to be completed.

Major benefits of Portugal Residency Program

Travel, stay, live and establish a business in Portugal and in all Schengen Countries (26 European Countries – Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Norway, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Sweden and Switzerland);No relocation needed. The minimum stay period in Portugal is only 7 days in the first year and 14 days in each subsequent period of 2 years;

After 5 years you and your family can apply for Portuguese Citizenship
(Portuguese Passport), that is on the 3rd Position on the Worldwide Passport Ranking (167 countries visa-free travel including; US, UK, Canada, Australia, EU Schengen

Due Diligence Fees*:

Discription

Fee

Investor

• Analysis fee: € 532.70 (Government will check all the documents and
approved
• After approval, the investor must pay € 5,324.60 to issue the Residence
Card

For each dependent

• Analysis fee: € 83.10
• After approval, each dependent must pay € 5,324.60 to issue the
Residence Card

Renewals

Renewal fee per applicant: € 2,666.30 (after 1+2+2 years)

Consulting and Legal Fees

Available upon enquiry

Initial Required Documents:

• Passport copies of every applicant
• Proof of address (1 bank statement or utility bill sent to your address in
the last 3 months, example: electricity bill, phone bill)
• Proof of profession (declaration from your company stating your
position there and since when. In case the company is yours, please ask
someone else to sign)

Disclaimer

All application fees charged by the government of Portugal and by ACE are subject to changes, these fees depend on the number of applicants and complexity of the process. Please contact our office if you have any question or need further information. ACE’s advisory fees are based on the number of the applicants, country of origin, residence and other retained services, as well as the services and legal fees related to the submission of the citizenship and passport application for applicants. Therefore ACE ’s fees are not mentioned on the brochures. The advisory and legal fees are non-refundable. The timeline is indicative, an estimate provided for information purposes only. Processing, time and cost will vary depending on a number of contributing factors. ACE is not responsible for any changes to the estimates; we can provide specific time and cost estimates on an individual basis. Please contact our office for more up-to-date information. Please note that any additional disbursement fees are charged to the applicant.

Portugal Golden Visa is ending!

The Prime Minister put forward a proposal to end the Portugal Golden Visa. Over the next month, a public hearing will help shape the final proposal before being sent to the parliament on March 16. Watch this space to be updated.