Portuguese Private Client Law Practice
Tax & Legal services for private clients - individuals, families, entrepreneurs and family businesses - in domestic and cross-border contexts.
About f/Legal
f/Legal is a Portuguese tax and legal practice advising private clients — individuals, families, entrepreneurs and family businesses — on matters connected with Portugal.
Tax law is the technical anchor of the practice. From that foundation, f/Legal delivers integrated legal advice across private wealth, family and business matters, in both domestic and cross-border contexts.
The practice is senior-led and relationship-driven, with direct responsibility and continuity in every matter, and a long-term focus on protecting clients’ interests and legacy.
Tax Advisory, Compliance and Litigation
Tax-anchored legal advice for private clients, covering planning, compliance and representation before the Portuguese tax authorities, including tax litigation.
Private Wealth, Estate and Sucession planning
Legal and tax structuring of private and family wealth, including succession planning, lifetime transfers and cross-border estate matters.
Corporate & Business Structuring
Legal and tax advice on the structuring of entrepreneurial and family business activities, including company formation, governance and ongoing corporate matters.
Real Estate Transactions and Structuring
Legal and tax assistance in the acquisition, holding and disposal of Portuguese real estate for private and family investors.
Immigration & Citizenship
Assistance with Portuguese immigration and nationality matters, coordinated with tax residence and investment planning.
Family Law
Family law advice for private clients, particularly where family relationships intersect with assets, businesses and international connections.
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INSIGHTS: What Changes in 2026 for Private Clients
Portugal enters 2026 with important changes to tax, immigration and nationality law. This insight outlines the key measures affecting private clients, families and internationally mobile individuals, and their practical implications.
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INSIGHTS: Portugal Tax Calendar for Individuals (2026)
Overview of the main tax obligations for individuals in Portugal in 2026, including self-employment, IRS, domestic workers, property and vehicle taxes.
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INSIGHTS: Crypto Income: Tax Treatment in Portugal in 2026
How crypto-assets are taxed in Portugal in 2026, including IRS treatment, exemptions, reporting obligations and the impact of international transparency rules such as DAC8 and the OECD CARF framework.
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INSIGHTS: Tax Incentive for Scientific Research and Innovation (TISRI / IFICI / “NHR 2.0”)
Portugal replaced the NHR regime with a new targeted tax incentive for highly qualified professionals in scientific research, technology and innovation. This insight explains how TISRI / IFICI / NHR 2.0 operates, who may qualify and why the regime must be carefully assessed before relocation.
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INSIGHTS: Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) regime – Status in 2026
Although the Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) regime is closed to new entrants, it remains relevant in 2026. This insight explains who may still rely on NHR under the transitional rules, when registration may still be possible and why advance planning remains critical for taxpayers currently benefiting from the regime.
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Get in touch
If you would like to discuss a matter or understand how f/Legal can assist, please get in touch. All enquires are treated as confidential and will be handled in accordance with applicable professional secrecy obligations.