Process
Golden Visa and Non-Habitual Residency
- Investing in the EQTY Fund qualifies investors to apply for Portuguese Residency via the Portugal Golden Visa Programme (“The Programme”)
- The Programme is designed to attract foreign investment into Portugal.
- The Programme entitles foreign investors and their families to residency in Portugal.
- After six years of permanent residence, Investors may apply for Portuguese citizenship if the language and residency requirements are met.
Golden Visa & NHR
Programme Benefits
- Easy Application Process
- Simple qualifying criteria
- Low minimum stay requirements – 7 days per year for 5 years
- One investment qualifies the Investor and family
- Excellent Tax Benefits
- Opportunity to invest and reside in a politically stable and affordable country with a moderate climate, scenic landscapes and a tranquil way of life
- Provides participants access to work and residence permit
- Full travel access to all Schengen Countries
- Enjoy access to the excellent Public Healthcare and Education systems of the EU
Golden Visa & NHR
Qualifying Criteria
- Any property or regulated fund investment in Portugal qualifies for The Programme
- Ability to invest in all property types, including residential, commercial or land only
- Freedom to select one or multiple properties
- Co-ownership of properties between investors fully accepted
- Investments in off-plan / ongoing projects admissible
- No limitations on ownership or use of properties
- Investment criteria include:
- €1,000,000 investment into a local company
- €500,000 min. investment in a direct property purchase
- €350,000 min. investment for urban renovation
- €350,000 min. investment for a Private Equity or Regulated Fund
Golden Visa & NHR
Tax Benefits (Non-Habitual Resident Regime)
- Investors qualify for no direct tax obligations for income generated outside Portugal / [low or no taxation (up to 20%) on profits and dividends generated outside Portugal]
- The Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) Regime is open to anyone who resides in Portugal and has not been a tax resident for the past 5 years
- Benefits include removal of inheritance tax and fiscal benefits for retirees