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Tax regimeMay 20, 2026

Portugal D9: Local tax treatment changed

Local tax treatment on the Portugal D9 programme moved from (empty) to Portugal's old NHR regime is no longer a general open option for new applicants. Tax incentives are more limited and profile-dependent. Long-term residents are advised to conduct early tax planning to avoid mishandling tax residency..

What changed

Local tax treatment on the Portugal D9 programme moved from (empty) to Portugal's old NHR regime is no longer a general open option for new applicants. Tax incentives are more limited and profile-dependent. Long-term residents are advised to conduct early tax planning to avoid mishandling tax residency..

When

Detected 2026-05-20 by the verification pipeline.

Who's affected

Applies to: US / UK / ZA.

Action

Existing applications submitted before 2026-05-20 are likely processed under previous rules. New applications submitted from 2026-05-20 onwards should plan for the updated requirement.

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