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Legal assistance for foreigners in Portugal is typically provided by specialized immigration lawyers, law firms, or organizations like the Portuguese Refugee Council (CPR) or government services. Below is an overview based on relevant information, addressing how legal assistance is generally provided by See You in Portugal  for foreigners to help them feel safe, secure and confident:

How we provide legal assistance for foreigners here in Portugal

Immigration & Visa Legal Services

  • Full Golden Visa legal support (fund investment, cultural, research-based)
  • Golden Visa qualifying fund due diligence (for investment into venture capital funds)
  • HQA Residency Program legal compliance
  • D2 Visa (Entrepreneur/Independent Professional) full application and documentation
  • D3 Visa (Highly Qualified Professionals) assistance
  • D4 Visa (Students) legal filing and representation
  • Family reunification legal support
  • Appeal handling for rejected visa or residence permit applications
  • Representation at AIMA (formerly SEF) appointments

Real Estate Legal Services

  • Due diligence on properties before purchase
  • Drafting and reviewing CPCV (Contrato de Promessa de Compra e Venda — Promise to Purchase Agreement)
  • Final deed (Escritura) preparation and execution support
  • Title search and check for encumbrances (mortgages, liens)
  • Property tax analysis and IMT calculation
  • Documemt verifications

Corporate & Business Legal Services

  • Company formation in Portugal (for D2 or HQA)
  • Drafting shareholder agreements
  • Business activity registration and licenses
  • Corporate tax compliance advisory
  • Employment contracts if needed for startups (HQA / D2)

Tax & Financial Legal Advisory (Through Trusted Partners)

  • NHR (Non-Habitual Resident) registration and legal setup
  • Tax residency status advisory
  • U.S. FATCA compliance support (important for Americans)
  • Cross-border taxation and double taxation treaty advisory (Portugal–USA, Portugal–other countries)

Asset Protection & Private Client Services

  • Inheritance and estate planning for Portugal
  • Wealth structuring for Portuguese residents
  • Succession law advice (Portugal applies forced heirship unless structured differently)

 

Other services:

  • Drafting and translation of legal documents into Portuguese (apostille support)
  • Portuguese citizenship applications after 5 years residency
  • Accompaniment to public offices (notary, banks, conservatory) for legal acts

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