
A work visa for Portugal unlocks the route to obtaining a residence permit. A prerequisite for it is a valid contract with a Portuguese company.

A foreign entrepreneur that starts up an innovative business with a projected value of assets or annual turnover of at least €325,000 to be reached in five years gets a residence permit in Portugal.
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We still don’t know quite when the world will go back to normal, if ever. Most people speak about the ‘new normal’, but it’s difficult to say exactly what that is. However, if that has been putting you off overseas property investment, it should do so no longer.

The article describes the types of taxes in Germany. The reader will learn what taxes are paid in Germany by individuals, whether there is a progressive tax in Germany, and what percentage of taxes are paid to the treasury by the citizens with high income.

If an investor plans on leasing a property, the tax on the rental fees is different if the property is registered to an individual or a legal entity. In this article, Tranio describes the steps to opening a GmbH in Germany as well as its registration and maintenance fees.

Despite the turbulence experienced by global markets in 2020, we have continued to flourish. In fact, faced with such pandemic-era obstacles as border closures, we quickly adapted and mastered the art of closing deals remotely, all while expanding our partner networks in Greece, Spain, Germany, the United States and other countries.
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Portugal is one of the most affordable countries to move to in Europe. Portugal imposes minimum requirements for obtaining a residence permit, and the local authorities are favourably disposed to attracting expatriates.

Foreign nationals pay taxes at the same rates as German residents on property purchases, ownership, lease or alienation.
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The Schengen visa for Portugal follows the Schengen countries’ general requirements: the documentation package is the same for all parties to the agreement. It is a short-term С-type visa valid for up to 90 days within six months.
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2020 was a tough pill to swallow for Europe’s real estate markets as some segments were forced into extremely disruptive lockdowns and others were given development incentives.
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Retiring abroad is a growing trend. People relocating abroad can enjoy their senior living at its best: in a warm climate, by the sea, and with quality healthcare. Here is an overview of European locations for retirement with living costs and a roadmap for choosing your place in the sun.

Will Coronavirus have a profound impact on the property market like some have predicted? Will Brexit impact where companies operate and consequently, where people are moving to? 2021 could be an unusual year for the property market, as some expected and unexpected major events have impacted the way in which we all live our lives.

In Germany, foreign nationals can buy real estate of all types without limits: land plots, residential and commercial properties. Germany is the seller’s market, for which reason it is usually the owner who dictates the terms of the sale and the buyer who pays the agent’s (realtor's) fee.
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Real estate maintenance costs in Montenegro are rather low for Europe. For example, the owner of a two-bedroom apartment in a modern residential complex who lives there from May to October would only pay about €1,500 per year to maintain the property.

When you move to Germany on a permanent residence permit, the experiences that you will gain include a steady economy and high living standards, fair wages and excellent healthcare and education. Tranio experts share a checklist for those willing to move to Germany.