🇵🇹 Legal Glossary · Portugal

Legal Terms Explained in Plain English

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.

15 legal terms defined · Plain English explanations · Written for expats & foreign nationals · Free to use

Key Legal Terms in Portugal

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Autorização de Residência (Residence Permit)

Legal authorization granted to non-EU nationals allowing them to reside and work in Portugal for a specified period....

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Averbamento (Registration of Changes in Civil or Property Records)

The process of registering changes, amendments, or important events in Portuguese civil registry or property records....

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Caderneta Predial (Land Registry Extract)

An official certificate from the Portuguese land registry proving ownership, property boundaries, and encumbrances on re...

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Contrato Promessa de Compra e Venda (Promise-to-Purchase Agreement)

A binding contract in which a seller promises to sell and a buyer promises to purchase property at an agreed price and c...

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Habilitação de Herdeiros (Establishment of Legal Heirs)

The legal process in Portugal that officially establishes the identity and rights of heirs to an estate....

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Imposto do Selo (Stamp Duty)

Portuguese tax imposed on certain legal documents and transactions, particularly property transfers and financial agreem...

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NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal)

The Portuguese tax identification number required for all legal and financial transactions in Portugal....

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Procuração (Power of Attorney)

A legal document authorizing another person to act on your behalf in legal, financial, or property matters....

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What is AIMA (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo)?

Definition of What is AIMA (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo)? under Portugal law....

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What is CPCV (Contrato de Promessa de Compra e Venda)?

Definition of What is CPCV (Contrato de Promessa de Compra e Venda)? under Portugal law....

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What is Caderneta Predial (Portuguese Property Tax Record)?

Definition of What is Caderneta Predial (Portuguese Property Tax Record)? under Portugal law....

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What is IMI (Imposto Municipal sobre Imóveis)?

Definition of What is IMI (Imposto Municipal sobre Imóveis)? under Portugal law....

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What is IMT (Imposto Municipal sobre as Transmissões Onerosas de Imóveis)?

Definition of What is IMT (Imposto Municipal sobre as Transmissões Onerosas de Imóveis)? under Portugal law....

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What is NHR / IFICI (Non-Habitual Residency / IFICI Tax Regime)?

Definition of What is NHR / IFICI (Non-Habitual Residency / IFICI Tax Regime)? under Portugal law....

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What is NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal)?

Definition of What is NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal)? under Portugal law....

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