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Find out if you qualify for IFICI
Planning your move to Portugal, or already here? In a 40-minute call, a licensed Portuguese tax lawyer reviews your situation, tells you if IFICI can apply to you, and lays out the best strategy for your case.
- Clear answers on IFICI
- A private call with a Portuguese tax lawyer
€249 · Private 40-minute video call
Your IFICI case clarified in 40 minutes
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“Let AnchorLess handle the admin for you so you can enjoy your new life in Portugal.”
Talk to a Portuguese tax lawyer about IFICI
Your IFICI consultation with a Portuguese tax lawyer
€249 €299 -50€
Book my IFICI consultation
No documents needed
What does the IFICI consultation cover?
A private 40-minute call with a Portuguese tax lawyer registered at the Ordem dos Advogados. They review your job, your employer and your residence dates against the IFICI rules, tell you if the regime can apply to you, and lay out the best strategy for your case.
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What’s included:
- Private 40-minute call with a Portuguese tax lawyer
- A clear answer on whether IFICI can apply to your situation
- Clear understanding of how Portugal taxes your income, including foreign income
- The best strategy for your taxes in Portugal, with or without IFICI
+1,000 expats got clarity on their Portuguese taxes
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I love Anchorless! They have been fantastic for my move to Portugal with the NIF, checking account, lawyer and tax consultation. I will be happy with when this process is over, but at least the journey has been smoother with them.
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My case manager, Rafaela, was highly dedicated and consistently responsive to all of my questions and follow-ups. Along the way, I also received valuable support with tax advice and house-hunting, which saved me a significant amount of time and effort.
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They helped me get my NIF really fast, provided me solid tax advice and I really felt heard thought all the process. I really love their team of professionals and I can’t recommend them enough.
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NIF service and bank account opening - worked like a Swiss watch! Tax Consultation with Manuel - was perfect!
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They were also very honest in what they could and could not do and didn’t try take my money for services they could not deliver.
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The response time, follow-up and great customer service from Rosa. Anchorless seems to have employees who are very engaged and care about the customer experience. Well Done!
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They are very patient, taking the time to explain the overall process. Then they break it down into step by step detail and guide you through. Rosa is amazing!
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My experience with Anchorless was definitely positive. They were right there to help me when I couldn’t get things right. I appreciated their professionalism and kindness.
Why get an IFICI consultation?
IFICI is narrower than the old NHR, and a wrong assumption can cost you years of the 20% rate. A 40-minute call with a tax lawyer tells you if you qualify, which route fits and what to do before you apply.
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Check your role and your employer
IFICI depends on your job and on the company you work for. A lawyer checks both against the official lists, even before you sign a job offer.
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Find your route
Startups, exporters, R&D, universities, your own company: each route has its own rules and its own body that checks it. Know which one fits you.
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Apply on time
Your deadline depends on when your tax residence starts. Know your date and what to prepare, so you don’t lose a year of the 20% rate.
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Understand your foreign income
Dividends, rent, capital gains, pension: find out what IFICI exempts, what it doesn’t, and how it counts for your rate.
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Leave with a clear plan
No more conflicting advice from forums or AI. You walk away knowing what applies to you and the right next steps for your situation.
What IFICI changes on your tax bill
A special rate on your Portuguese work income and most foreign income exempt.
A flat 20% instead of rates that climb to 48%
Without IFICI, your tax rate climbs with your income. With IFICI, the net income from your eligible activity is taxed at 20%.
€18,642
Average tax saved per person
Per IFICI beneficiary on 2024 income, according to Portugal’s Court of Auditors.
10 years in a row
From the year you become resident, as long as you keep an eligible job. Once per person.
Dividends & Interest 
Capital Gains 
Rental Income 
Work Done Abroad 
Most foreign income exempt
Exempt in Portugal, but counted when setting the rate on your other income. Pensions are not covered.
3 in 4 are managers, directors or IT specialists
946 people
registered for IFICI by May 2026. Mostly foreigners.
Sources: article 58-A of the Tax Benefits Statute and article 81 of the IRS Code; 2026 IRS brackets (mainland); Tribunal de Contas, Parecer sobre a Conta Geral do Estado 2025, pp. 184-185 (tax authority data at May 2026).
How to book your IFICI consultation with AnchorLess
It only takes a few steps to schedule your consultation and get a clear answer on IFICI.
Fill out a quick form
Complete a short form about your situation. It takes less than 5 minutes and helps us prepare for your session.
Book your IFICI consultation
Choose the time that works best for you. You’ll secure a private 40-minute session with a Portuguese tax lawyer.
Join the call and get your answer
A tax lawyer walks you through the IFICI rules for your case, answers your questions and gives you clear next steps during your 40-minute session.
During our call, I’ll help you understand which options apply to you and clarify the next steps for your case.
Get clarity on your IFICI case
Book my IFICI consultation Why book your IFICI consultation with AnchorLess?
AnchorLess connects you with a licensed Portuguese tax lawyer, so you apply for IFICI on a real answer, not on guesses.
With 
- Licensed tax lawyer: registered at the Ordem dos Advogados, up to date on the IFICI rules
- Tailored to you: advice on your job, your employer and your dates
- Flexible scheduling: book your private session at a time that works for you
- Confidential & secure: full privacy and secure handling of your personal information
- Clear next steps: what to prepare, what to ask your employer, and when to apply
Going through it alone
- Wrong route: apply under a route your employer doesn’t fit, and get refused
- Missed deadline: apply too late and lose a year of the 20% rate
- Remote work trap: assume your foreign employer or employer of record qualifies
- Conflicting advice: forums, AI and advisors all say something different
- Costly mistakes: 1 in 10 applications for 2025 were not certified
Book my IFICI consultation
Better to avoid this before it’s too late
Are you eligible for IFICI?
IFICI depends on where you work, not only on what you do. Answer three quick checks and pick what describes you to see if a route is likely open to you.
Test your IFICI eligibility
A few quick checks
Already had NHR, or used Programa Regressar?
Tax resident in Portugal in the 5 years before your move?
Will you work for a company or institution in Portugal?
What best describes you?
Likely a fit
Teaching and research is an IFICI route. Likely a fit if your job is at a university, a research centre or a technology and innovation centre.
Likely a fit
Certified startups are an IFICI route. Likely a fit if the startup holds Startup Portugal status and you work in research or innovation, or sit on its board.
Possible
It depends on your employer: exporters, companies in key sectors, with an investment contract or an R&D tax credit can open a route. Some routes also ask for a degree and 3 years of experience.
Possible
The manager of a Portuguese company can qualify as a board member, if the company and the role meet a route’s rules. Holding shares isn’t enough.
Usually not
IFICI needs an eligible employer in Portugal, and an employer of record rarely fits. Other routes can exist: a lawyer checks them with you.
Usually not
Most routes need an employment contract with an eligible entity in Portugal. Your own Portuguese company can be a route, under conditions.
Not eligible
IFICI isn’t open to people who had NHR or used Programa Regressar. A lawyer can check which regime applies to you instead.
Not eligible
IFICI is for people who weren’t Portuguese tax residents in the 5 years before their move. A lawyer can check your other options.
FAQ
Still have a question about your case? Chat with our team in Portugal.
New to IFICI? Read our IFICI guide →I work remotely for a company abroad, or through an employer of record. Can I get IFICI?
Usually not. Every route runs through a Portuguese entity that meets the route’s rules, and pay for work done in Portugal counts as Portuguese income. With Deel, Remote or another employer of record, the Portuguese entity is your employer, and it rarely fits a route. Your lawyer checks what can work in your case.
Can I get it as a freelancer, without a Portuguese company?
Most routes need an employment contract. The managing partner of a single-member company can qualify as a board member, if the company and the role meet the route’s rules. Holding shares isn’t enough, and the tax authority watches companies set up only for IFICI.
Can I check before I move, or before I sign a job offer?
Yes, and it’s the best moment. Your lawyer checks the role and the employer against the routes before you commit, so you know what to expect once you’re resident.
When do I have to apply, and what if I’m late?
Once you’re a Portuguese tax resident, by 15 January of the following year: by 15 January 2027 if you moved in 2026. That date is your application deadline, IFICI itself stays open. Applied late? It still counts, from the year you file until the end of your 10 years.
Do you file the IFICI application for me?
No. You file it yourself, online, on the Portal das Finanças. Your lawyer tells you which route to choose, what to ask your employer and what to check before you submit.
Does IFICI cover my foreign dividends, capital gains, rent or pension?
Foreign employment, business, investment and rental income and capital gains are exempt, but they count when setting the rate on your other income. Pensions are not covered, and income from countries on Portugal’s tax-haven list is taxed at 35%.
How much does the consultation cost, and how long does it last?
It’s €249 for a private 40-minute session with a licensed Portuguese tax lawyer.
What should I prepare before the consultation?
No documents needed. We’ll ask a few questions beforehand so your lawyer understands your situation and comes prepared.
Can you guarantee I’ll get IFICI?
No one can: the body that checks your route and the tax authority decide. Your lawyer tells you where you stand, and what to prepare for a complete application.
Ready to know where you stand?
Book a 40-minute call with a Portuguese tax lawyer and get a clear answer on IFICI before you apply.