To
purchase property in Portugal you
will need a Portuguese tax number (Numéro Fiscal de Contribuinte).
Applying for one is a simple procedure, which can be
carried out at any local tax office (Repartição de Finanças).
To purchase a Fiscal Card/Number you will need
to take with you
proof of identity - either a passport or identity card. You will also
need an address in Portugal to enable the tax office to send your fiscal
card (Cartão de Contribuinte). The cost of a fiscal card is 6.40€ (as of
April 2008).
After completing the forms within the tax
office you will be issued with a paper copy of your number, which is
unique, then the card will be posted out at a later date once it is
created.
If you do not have a Portuguese address you
can, with permission, use that of your solicitor, estate agent or a
friend. However it is wise to note if the property you are looking to
purchase is to be a holiday home, you will need to appoint a 'Fiscal
Representative' to look after any post you receive while you are not
present in Portugal.
Once you have
purchased your own property you must up date your details with the tax office,
though only if you are going to be resident in Portugal full time. |
