Brazil and Portugal are in different continents, separated by an ocean. However, the language approximates them, the culture, the bureaucracy, the easy way, the history. For these reasons, Brazilians feel at home quicker and easier in Portugal. This is the main reason why, when confronted with the necessity or with the wish to move to another country, the first option is for the brother country. Besides, Portugal offers a life quality very different from Brazil, academic graduation, job opportunities, health care and European passport. These are the main goals of those who wish to restart life in Portugal.

Bicalho has a facility in Lisbon, integrated with the other units, to supply the necessary support to the clients in migratory, tax and business matters, besides stimulating the business flow between the countries.

BUSINESS START-UP

The opening of a company in Portugal is an easy process; however, an adequate orientation is very crucial. The first step is to choose the name of your company, but don’t worry, that can be easily changed in the future. Then, it’s time to choose in which social agreement the company will fit in: as an individual enterprise, or a collective one. These options cover different categories, and specific documentation is needed. Bicalho is highly qualified to help its clients in every step of the process to start a new company in Portugal.

IMMIGRATION AND VISAS

Portugal is one of the most sought country by the Brazilians who wish to move to Europe, not only for the historical connection between the countries, but also for the similar language. To live lawfully in Portugal you have to fulfill some requisites.

Let us introduce you the most common migratory ways

INVESTMENTS AND BUSINESS

Due to its ample relationship with companies, entrepreneurs and investors, Bicalho offers many business and investment opportunities for whoever wishes to explore the Portuguese market.

D-2 VISA

The D-2 visa offers residence authorization to foreigners who want to establish commercial activity on the country, having an agreement, or a written proposition of a liberal profession service contract, and being qualified to practice independent activity, if necessary.

D-7 VISA

This one is a great opportunity for retired people, and for using your profits. Among the requisites needed to register for D-7 visa, there is on the requirement the corroboration that the petitioner receives the minimum amount required by law to take up residence in Portugal, guaranteed for a time not inferior to 12 months. The minimum amount necessary changes according to the number of people in the family of the petitioner, and is accounted on the following terms:

A. First adult (applicant): 100% of the current minimum wage (¢557) = ¢6.684/year;
B. Second adult: 50% of the current minimum wage (¢279,5) = ¢3.342/year;
C. Each children, and adolescents under 18 years, and adults working for the applicant: 30% of the current minimum wage (¢167,1) = ¢2.005,2/year.

GOLD VISA

The Gold Visa can be requested by citizens of any non-european nationality, as long as he/she fulfills one or more of the requirements:


 Open a company in Portugal: for the investors that are not interested on buying real estate, one option is to open a company that creates at least 10 direct jobs with contract. A minimum investment is not required.

  Financial investment: Investment of at least 1 million euros on the financial market.

  Investment on small or medium companies: Investments on specific funds, destined to the capitalization of small and medium size companies, become eligible with investments from 500.000 euros.

  Scientific studies: investment of at least 350.000 euros in scientific studies.

  Artistic production, preservation or conservation of the cultural heritage: investment of 250.000 euros in artistic production and preservation or conservation of the cultural patrimony.

GENERAL RULES OF THE PORTUGAL GOLDEN VISA

• Any of the options above presupposes a minimum period of 5 years.
• The Golden Visa is guaranteed for a period of one year, and then renewed for two successive two year periods. After this period, the Portuguese nationality is awarded.
• Annual permanence of at least seven days in Portugal.
• In all cases, the invested money cannot be financed.

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