Plain-English definitions of the key legal terms you'll encounter in Portugal. Written for expats and foreign nationals who need to understand the local legal system.
Click any term to read the full definition, FAQs, and practical tips.
Legal authorization granted to non-EU nationals allowing them to reside and work in Portugal for a specified period....
Read definition →The process of registering changes, amendments, or important events in Portuguese civil registry or property records....
Read definition →An official certificate from the Portuguese land registry proving ownership, property boundaries, and encumbrances on re...
Read definition →A binding contract in which a seller promises to sell and a buyer promises to purchase property at an agreed price and c...
Read definition →The legal process in Portugal that officially establishes the identity and rights of heirs to an estate....
Read definition →Portuguese tax imposed on certain legal documents and transactions, particularly property transfers and financial agreem...
Read definition →The Portuguese tax identification number required for all legal and financial transactions in Portugal....
Read definition →A legal document authorizing another person to act on your behalf in legal, financial, or property matters....
Read definition →Definition of What is AIMA (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo)? under Portugal law....
Read definition →Definition of What is CPCV (Contrato de Promessa de Compra e Venda)? under Portugal law....
Read definition →Definition of What is Caderneta Predial (Portuguese Property Tax Record)? under Portugal law....
Read definition →Definition of What is IMI (Imposto Municipal sobre Imóveis)? under Portugal law....
Read definition →Definition of What is IMT (Imposto Municipal sobre as Transmissões Onerosas de Imóveis)? under Portugal law....
Read definition →Definition of What is NHR / IFICI (Non-Habitual Residency / IFICI Tax Regime)? under Portugal law....
Read definition →Definition of What is NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal)? under Portugal law....
Read definition →Our directory lists verified law firms across Portugal's major cities, all offering English-language legal services.
Browse our verified directory of law firms across Portugal's major cities. All listed firms offer English-language legal services to expats and foreign nationals.
Find My Lawyer in 60 Seconds