José Pedro Magalhães is a Portuguese solicitor or lawyer (in Portuguese - Advogado) with office in Lagos, Algarve, Portugal.

Investing or buying a property in Portugal can be as safe as in your own country provided you take adequate precautions. Sound legal advice will offer you not just peace of mind in dealing with your transaction but will also guide you along in relation to ownership, taxation, inheritance and investment issues.

News Items

State Budget 2012 - Changes most relevant to non-residents
 
Rental income will be subject to tax at a rate of 16.5% instead of the current 15%.
 
Appointment of a tax representative will cease to be mandatory for EU residents.
 
Minimum and maximum rates of IMI will be increased by 0.1%.
 
18 October 2011