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Shipping Belongings to Portugal: Duty-Free Rules for 2026
Shipping belongings to Portugal from outside the EU? Learn the 12-month and 6-month rules, the consulate certificate and the car tax exemption.
How to Set Up Utilities in Portugal in Your Own Name
Set up utilities in Portugal: electricity, gas and water in your name. Learn the 20-digit CPE code, 6.9 kVA limit and free switching in 3 weeks.
Employment Contracts in Portugal: Which Type You Have and What It Gives You
Employment contract Portugal rules: fixed-term capped at 2 years, 24 days' pay per year of service at the end, 30 to 60 days' notice. Check before signing.
Inheritance Tax in Portugal 2026: Who Pays the 10% [Guide]
Inheritance tax in Portugal is a 10% stamp duty, but spouses, children and parents pay 0%. See who owes it, what to file in 3 months, and the US/UK angles.
Chave Móvel Digital for Foreigners 2026 [Step-by-Step]
Activate the chave movel digital with a passport or residence permit: it is free, lasts as long as your document, and 3 routes decide your path.
Recibos Verdes Portugal 2026: Freelancer Setup [7 Steps]
Recibos verdes in Portugal explained for expat freelancers: open activity, 23% withholding, 21.4% Segurança Social and a €30,000 worked example.
Apostille for Portugal 2026: Documents, Cost & Where [Guide]
Get an apostille for Portugal from the US, UK or Canada: $20 per US document, £35 UK e-Apostille, €10.20 in Portugal, plus the timing traps.
Best Neighborhoods in Porto for Expats: 9 Picks [2026]
Best neighborhoods in Porto for expats, ranked with INE rent data: €759/month for a 50 m² flat in Cedofeita. Compare 9 areas and pick where to rent.
S1 Form Portugal 2026: UK Pensioner Guide (Step-by-Step)
S1 form Portugal explained: how UK state pensioners get an S1, register for SNS care in 3 steps and see what you pay (€5 GP visit, €15 A&E).
Porto vs Lisbon: Which City Should You Move To?
Porto vs Lisbon for expats: new rents run €14.29/m² vs €17.22/m², homes €3,510 vs €5,082/m². Compare official INE data and pick the right city.
No Fiador? How to Rent in Portugal Without a Guarantor (2026)
No fiador in Portugal? Expats and Americans can still rent: 2 months deposit cap, 5 workable alternatives and what the 2026 reform may change.
Daycare in Portugal: How Creche Feliz and Free Childcare Work
Daycare in Portugal can be free for children born from September 2021. See who qualifies, how to apply online, what's extra and what comes at age 3.