Moving to Portugal for influencers: after the end of NHR, IFICI and alternatives

Portugal as a destination for Creator

The former non-habitual resident regime (NHR) was extremely attractive for newcomers, but has expired for new applicants. The successor regime IFICI, often called NHR 2.0, offers a tax rate of 20 percent on certain income for ten years, but only applies to narrowly defined activities, such as research, technology or certain start-ups. Classic influencer activities are usually not included.

Anyone who moves to Portugal today is therefore usually taxed progressively. Portugal remains attractive as a place to live, but is no longer a classic tax goal. There is a double taxation agreement with Germany. The information on foreign law gives a general overview, as of November 2026. For the implementation, we work together with partner law firms on site.

For whom this is eligible

• Creators who are primarily looking for quality of life and climate.
• Creator with tech or start-up related to IFICI.
• Digital nomads with remote activity.

Tax and legal key points

Ifici

Qualified activities in certain sectors are favored. Whether a creator activity is included must be checked in individual cases and usually denied.

Regular Taxation

Without a special regime, the progressive income tax with high top rates applies. For the self-employed there are simplified regimes with flat-rate cost deductions.

German side

Move tax and residency task. Because Portugal is not a low-tax country, the extended limited tax liability usually does not apply.

That’s how we go

1. 1

   Initial Analysis

   We collect income, assets, participations, contracts and your personal plans. This results in which German departure rules apply.

2. 2

   Destination Country Comparison

   We compare the countries in question by tax burden, substance requirements, standard of living and risks and, if necessary, we will consult local partner law firms.

3. 3

   Move plan

   You will receive a schedule: deregistration, apartment, company, contracts, imprint, bank accounts, health insurance and reports to the tax office.

4. 4

   Implementation and aftercare

   We accompany relocation and restructuring, represent you to the tax office and check in the years that follow whether the structure will continue.

Regarding the costs: For the departure advice, we usually agree on a flat-rate fee for analysis and departure plan and bill the implementation according to effort. We determine the scope together before starting.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Plan with the old NHR.
• Accept IFICI without checking the activity requirements.
• Keep the German apartment.