A.03 - Real Estate Law
Acquisition and management of property in Portugal
The acquisition of real estate in Portugal by foreign citizens, and particularly by Brazilian citizens, has become a significant operation within the asset and tax framework of many families and companies. The cross-border nature of these operations requires a legal analysis that goes beyond a simple purchase and sale.
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Estoril · Portugal
01 — Ongoing support
With professionalism and dedication
Piauhylino & Associados assists clients at every stage of a real estate operation: title analysis, registry and tax due diligence, negotiation of promissory contracts and deeds, intervention in urban rehabilitation projects, and lease management. We act on behalf of individuals acquiring property for personal use or investment, as well as companies, real estate funds, and developers.
Our intervention is based on ensuring clear title, tax and registry regularity of the property, and the compatibility of the operation with the tax regime applicable to the purchaser, particularly when they are non-resident. When the acquisition is part of a broader plan (residency, succession, corporate structure), we coordinate the operation with the firm’s other practice areas.
01
Real estate due diligence
Verification of title, encumbrances, licensing, and tax regularity of the property prior to acquisition.
02
Acquisition and sale of real estate
Comprehensive support for the operation, from the promissory contract to the deed and land registry.
03
Urban rehabilitation
Support for projects under ARU and RJRU regimes and the tax benefits associated with rehabilitation.
04
Urban and residential leasing
Drafting and reviewing contracts, breach of contract management, and leasing litigation.
05
Real estate investment structuring
Corporate and tax analysis of the acquisition method (individual, company, or investment vehicle).
Mission
To protect, with rigor and discretion, the interests of individuals and companies moving between Portugal and Brazil.
Vision
To be the benchmark in Luso-Brazilian transatlantic law, recognized for technical excellence.
Values
Ethics, discretion, speed, and an individual approach to every case. Without compromise.
02 — Why choose us
A practice
without borders.
01
One team, three legal fronts
A team with combined expertise in real estate, tax, and corporate law, allowing for an integrated analysis of the operation.
02
We know the Brazilian client from the inside out
Familiarity with the profile of non-resident clients, particularly Brazilians, and with the cross-border documentation requirements between Portugal and Brazil.
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At the heart of the market we advise
Office located in Estoril, providing proximity to the real estate market of the Lisbon west coast.
03 — FAQs
Frequently
asked questions
The most common questions in real estate law processes. Every situation is unique — eligibility analysis should always be conducted on a case-by-case basis.
Is a Portuguese NIF required to buy property in Portugal?
Yes. Obtaining a Tax Identification Number (NIF) is an essential prerequisite for any act subject to taxation in Portugal, including the purchase of real estate. For non-residents in a third country, the law provides specific rules, namely regarding tax representation, where applicable.
What taxes apply to the purchase of a property in Portugal?
Typically, IMT (Municipal Property Transfer Tax), Stamp Duty, and subsequently, annual IMI apply. There are reduction and exemption regimes, namely for urban rehabilitation and permanent primary residences, which must be analyzed case by case.
Is it possible to acquire property in Portugal through a company?
Yes. The acquisition can be made by an individual or by a Portuguese or foreign company. The choice has tax, succession, and management implications. The decision should result from an integrated analysis of real estate, corporate, and tax law.
05 — Contact
How can we
help you?
Do you have a question about acquiring or managing property in Portugal? Talk to us.
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