JohnnyPT
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Registration: 23 May 2020
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Subject: Sourcing a Swimwear Manufacturing Factory in Portugal by Bellriva LL
Hello,I am currently launching my swimwear brand and I am looking for factories that could support me with this project.I am specifically seeking a small to medium-sized factory with low minimum order quantities (around 100 pieces per model).Would ...
Hi Bellriva, Welcome.Some options here:https://gtportugal.com/textiles/swimwearhttps://flmtextil.com/en/https://manuelteixeira.pt/https://fabricadebikinis.com/https://www.hzconfeccao.com/https://rtgtextiles.pt/...When contacting these factories, ... Read More
New members of the Portugal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Portugal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
I am a project manager in the civils side of construction and am reaching out to try to initiate contact with someone in this area of work who might help me take the first step We would really appreciate any help or feedback you might give in ... Read More
Pre-Brexit British Residents - this is for you. by Wibble2024
Having lived in Portugal since 2019, as a British resident, I was called into SEF to be given the visa dished out to third countries (since UK was no longer in the EU). SEF gave me an ordinary "temporary residence" visa for five years, and this is ...
Some support from other users who have experienced this kind of problem:Turn off all your browsers attempts at auto-translating the page. Also don't be tempted to use the embedded language select drop-down box on the actual webpage. Both of these ... Read More
Pre-Brexit British Residents - this is for you. by Wibble2024
Having lived in Portugal since 2019, as a British resident, I was called into SEF to be given the visa dished out to third countries (since UK was no longer in the EU). SEF gave me an ordinary "temporary residence" visa for five years, and this is ...
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Pre-Brexit British Residents - this is for you. by Wibble2024
Having lived in Portugal since 2019, as a British resident, I was called into SEF to be given the visa dished out to third countries (since UK was no longer in the EU). SEF gave me an ordinary "temporary residence" visa for five years, and this is ...
This is the official information from AIMA. Here is the form to fill in:https://contactenos.aima.gov.pt/contact-formYou must select:"Tipo de assunto": BREXIT"Sub tipo de assunto": "pedido de agendamento para transição de ... Read More
Accountant Algarve by fibok
Hi can anyone recommend an account who ll handle company and individual taxation, my villa rental has fallen away i m after a basic service
Which town in the Algarve? Here are a few options:https://www.allfinancematters.comhttps://www.portutax.comhttps://www.afc.pthttps://hkconsulting.pthttps://collegium.pt/en/...Note: please don’t create separate threads with the same question, ... Read More
Cheap 12-month rental agreement as proof of accommodation by Charlie Simpson
Hey everyone - hoping someone can point me in the right direction. Family of 5, we're mid-D7 application through the London consulate and got an Audiência Prévia (intention to refuse) partly because our CPCV wasn't accepted as ...
Hi Charlie,I think you have two main paths to satisfy the consulate’s requirement:1. The "Cheap Lease" Route: This is the most reliable way to get an approval. Consulates want to see a lease registered with the Tax Authority (Finanças). ... Read More
State of Infrastructure in Portugal by TGCampo
Today I read an article in Portugal Resident https://www.portugalresident.com/furious-lisbon-rail-commuters-present-complaint-against-state-to-brussels/ and was immediately reminded of the trains between Lisbon and Cascais as well as the trains I ...
There is significant investment in new hospitals, all of which are needed in the planned locations. The new hospitals in Funchal and Évora are well advanced (see videos above). The new one in Lisbon is still in the initial phase (land ... Read More
State of Infrastructure in Portugal by TGCampo
Today I read an article in Portugal Resident https://www.portugalresident.com/furious-lisbon-rail-commuters-present-complaint-against-state-to-brussels/ and was immediately reminded of the trains between Lisbon and Cascais as well as the trains I ...
B. Public health:There are currently several large-scale hospital projects at various stages of completion in Portugal. Some are progressing at a steady pace, whilst others have only recently seen their tenders launched.Here are the key highlights ... Read More
State of Infrastructure in Portugal by TGCampo
Today I read an article in Portugal Resident https://www.portugalresident.com/furious-lisbon-rail-commuters-present-complaint-against-state-to-brussels/ and was immediately reminded of the trains between Lisbon and Cascais as well as the trains I ...
A. Trains:You are right regarding the state of the trains. Portugal had not received new trains for over +20 years. But this will change soon(*).Cascais Line: This line is a unique and problematic case because it uses a different voltage from the ... Read More
Information on the Quality of Medical Services by TGCampo
Is there in Portugal an Organization, which gathers (and makes available to the public) information on the quality of medical services provided by clinics. I am mainly thinking of procedures like hip or knee replacements, but generally all surgical ...
In Portugal, the organization responsible for this monitoring is the ERS (Entidade Reguladora da Saúde), the Health Regulatory Entity, through a specific system called SINAS (Sistema Nacional de Avaliação em Saúde).This ... Read More
Foreign employer (no PT entity) – how are you paying Social Security? by sandraawilliams153
Has anyone here worked remotely in Portugal as an employee (not freelance) for a non-EU company that has no entity or registration in Portugal?In a normal PT employment setup, contributions are:11% employee23.75% employerIf the foreign employer ...
Hi sandraawilliams153,As far as I know there are 3 options. The second option is by far, the one most commonly used by remote workers.Option 1: Foreign Entity Registration (Non-Resident Employer / "Entidade Empregadora Não Residente")Many ... Read More
Property, and immigration legal advice in the Porto area by Jamesfurnell
I am looking for property, and immigration advice from someone in the Porto area. Doesn't necessary need to be a lawyer, but somebody who knows how to get a tax number for EU citizen and Non EU Spouse, plus residency visa. Buying property on Rural ...
Hi Jamesfurnell, For the EU Citizen:NIF (Tax Identification Number): You can apply for a NIF at a Serviço de Finanças (Tax Office) or a Loja do Cidadão (Citizen's Shop) in Porto. Please note that in some locations, it is likely ... Read More
Life change by sandramey
Hi all. I’m hoping to gain lots of helpful information from you lovely people. I’m planning on applying for a D7 visa shortly, eventually enabling me to live in Portugal as a retired person. I am a retired single lady but not scared of ...
Hi Sandramey, Welcome. Peniche is not a very typical expat town. It is an authentic, mainly Portuguese fishing town surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, which is very popular mostly with young European surfers. It is a very windy town with high ... Read More
AIMA Residency Permit Renewal by LorieAnneC
So, finally I was able to sign in to the AIMA website to submit all the necessary documents needed to renew my permit. I am going to Canada for a month and they provided me with a paper proving my application is being processed, so I can travel. ...
Maybe another 5 years. My wife's certificate expired 2 years and 9 months ago and in spite of engaging an attorney with her power of attorney, we have not heard a word since they promised in October that we would have it by now. It is truly a ... Read More