Citizenship by Investment

• If you: own your own business, have business interests in Europe or Portugal, have the ability to make ongoing investment and or inter-company transactions, you are in a position to benefit from this route!
• Passport to Portugal and associates have over 30 years experience in corporate structures and fiscal planning both in Portugal and internationally. This experience will be deployed to assist applicants electing to take the Business Development Route.
• The creation of an economic base and business activity in Portugal allows for 5 years temporary residency in Portugal with eligibility for permanent residency and / or citizenship in 5 years.
• For the purposes of the Business Development route to residency, investment into the country via the creation of a Portuguese company is the soundest option.
• The cornerstone is the development of a corporate structure and economic activity. Passport to Portugal and its associates will not only assist with the initial set up but ongoing management by 7Winds Consulting will help establish a working relationship and, potentially lucrative business opportunities within the EU and your home country.
• The stipulated regulations for the business development route to residency are somewhat more stringent than the Golden Visa route in terms of presence in Portugal and maintaining economic activity.

• For those looking to relocate to Portugal and have sufficient capital and / or income to support themselves the Wealth Visa is in many respects the easiest option.
• For those that work remotely, or perhaps are in or approaching their “golden years”, the Wealth Visa provides a simple and efficient way to establish oneself in Portugal.
• The process involves the acquisition or rental of a property, proof of adequate income and health insurance valid in Portugal and willingness to spend/commit time in Portugal.
• This is particularly relevant to those in a position to spend the inclement months of the year in Portugal, South African winters or Middle Eastern summers for example, getting the best of both worlds.
• Relocation for an individual or family can be take place within about 3 months with full residency achievable in about 6 months.

Exceptional benefits which can apply to retirement are the 10% rated tax on pension and passive income and the absence of inheritance tax on assets bequeathed to inline members of the family.

• For those who have an EU passport or are married to someone with an EU passport the EU National residency option is the most efficient way to obtain residency in Portugal.
• Residency for the EU national can be achieved in a matter of weeks with full residency and relocation for the rest of the family in 3-4 months thereafter.

• In association with Hendricks Property Solutions, PTP offers a unique property procurement service. This includes selecting a property to suit the specific requirements of each applicant, working on behalf of the applicant to secure the best possible price and conditions whilst advising on location, surveying when required, capital gain and rental potential.
• Whether opting for the €500.000 real estate acquisition route or the €350.000 real estate refurbishment option Hendricks solutions offers a comprehensive service to reduce hassle and provide peace of mind for clients that are often many thousands of kilometres away.
• Hendricks is able to assist with remodelling, refurbishing and furnishing, fitting and equipping the properties, maintenance and take care of the rental and ongoing property management thereafter.

• For those applying for the €1.000.000 capital investment route or the €350.000 venture capital option, PTP can provide an introduction to leading investment banks and consultancies to assist where necessary with the process of setting up portfolios making sure, first and foremost, that any structure employed is compliant with the Golden Visa requirements.
• Investing significant sums of money in a new territory can be daunting. PTP and partners however have many years of experience and high level contacts to aid clients providing comfort and peace of mind.

• Under the Golden Visa the creation of 10 new jobs in a new or existing company or investing €350.000 and creating 5 new jobs are options for a Golden Visa residency. PTP assist with locating and providing analysis of potential opportunities.
• Under the business development route the setting up of an appropriate corporate and banking structure as well as detailed business planning is required to establish and maintain residency.
• PTP through associates 7Winds Consulting provide a comprehensive hand holding service to navigate through Portuguese legal and fiscal issues that may arise, facilitating the activity in the applicants chosen field advising on tax structures designed specifically to benefit each client.