2019 Tax News for Expatriates
Increase in minimum tax rate and inclusion of alimony payments
News in Portugal
WHAT WILL INCREASE IN 2019 IN PORTUGAL
Since January 1, several price increases have come into effect
WHAT WILL CHANGE IN 2019 IN PORTUGAL
Last October, the legislature passed the 2019 state budget proposal.
PORTUGAL WANTS ITS EXILES TO RETURN
The Portuguese government wants to encourage its expatriates to return home
IR: MAINTENANCE OF 20% FOR THE LOWEST INCOMES
The National Assembly adopted on Friday, December 14, an amendment that aims to limit the impact of the income tax increase for French citizens living outside France.
2019 FINANCE LAW FOR EXPATRIATES
Towards simplified taxation for French nationals living abroad
DEFINITION OF INTERESTS
This term has a broader meaning than the idea of "center of economic interests" under French law.
MAJ: PORTUGAL WILL PAY THE DEBT TO THE IMF
Yesterday, the Prime Minister announced that Portugal will pay its entire debt to the IMF by the end of the year.
REAL ESTATE PRICES SET TO CONTINUE RISING
Moody's rating agency expects Portuguese property prices to rise from 7% to 8% by 2020.
THE TAXATION OF NON-RESIDENTS IS CHANGING
Non-residents, i.e. French nationals and foreigners domiciled outside France for tax purposes and with French-source income, are subject to special tax rules.
GROWTH IN PORTUGAL AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE FRENCH
Employment reforms have resulted in a stronger labor market.
TAX REGIME FOR EXPATRIATES IN PORTUGAL
Portugal has recognized the tax status of non-habitual resident, which allows to benefit from a special tax rate for certain income.
SIMPLIFICATION OF THE TAXATION OF FRENCH EXPATRIATES
As part of the examination of the 2019 draft budget. The National Assembly adopted some of the measures in a report by Anne Genetet on the international mobility of the French.
PORTUGAL PRESENTS ITS 2019 BUDGET
Everyone in Europe has their eyes on Italy's budget, which seems unacceptable to Europe. But this week, much more discreetly, Portugal released its 2019 budget.
EXIT TAX TO BE REDUCED
Until today, the exit tax imposed a lock on entrepreneurs who exiled themselves to another country.
PORTUGAL TOWARDS A HISTORIC LOW DEFICIT
Portugal's Socialist government pledged on Tuesday to achieve the lowest budget deficit in its history in 2019.
HOW TO TRANSFER FUNDS WHEN YOU ARE AN EXPATRIATE
You are currently living abroad and would like to transfer funds from France to the country you are currently in?
SOON THE END OF THE ELDORADO FOR BELGIANS
MANY BELGIANS MOVE TO PORTUGAL - IS THIS THE END OF THE ELDORADO?
More and more foreign pensioners have been living in Portugal since 2014. Why have these European pensioners moved there in droves? Why might this exodus soon come to an end?
THE NUMBER OF FOREIGNERS LIVING IN PORTUGAL HAS DOUBLED
In Portugal, the "non-habitual residents" - 23,767 this year - are mainly French, British and Italian. Living conditions and tax benefits
EXPATRIATE RETIREES IN THE CROSSHAIRS
LREM MP Sacha Houlié denounces unequal treatment between retirees living in France and those living abroad who have been exempted from the CSG hike....
LISBON AND PORTO DEMONSTRATE AGAINST AIRBNB
Lisbon and Porto residents are rightly protesting en masse against Airbnb and rising rents and house prices.
FRENCH ABROAD AND TAXATION
French nationals living abroad are currently excluded from most of the tax deductions available to all taxpayers resident in France.
The LREM deputy Anne Genetet proposes to give them the benefit of this and to remove certain mandatory levies.
THE REASONS FOR PORTUGAL'S RECOVERY
Far from Brussels dogma and French fiscal policy, Portugal's success is based on boosting investment and lowering taxes.
RETIREMENT ABROAD, CHOOSING THE RIGHT COUNTRY OF EXILE
It is possible to receive your retirement pension even if you no longer live in France. However, it is important to choose the country of exile carefully, to avoid double taxation.
PORTUGAL IS HEADING TOWARDS FULL EMPLOYMENT
THE RETURN OF FULL EMPLOYMENT IN PORTUGAL Rising minimum wage, tax on big business, pension increases... Lisbon dares to go against the grain of EU economic dogma. And much to the chagrin of... Read More "PORTUGAL IS HEADING TOWARDS FULL EMPLOYMENT
SIMPLEX + 2018
The government will launch, as part of Simplex + 2018, a new "citizen card" for immigrants
THE FRENCH MORE AND MORE PRESENT IN PORTUGAL
MORE AND MORE FRENCH IN PORTUGAL IN 2017 The French are more attracted than ever to Portugal. They now form the 8th largest foreign community in the country. For the past few years, the number of... Read More "THE FRENCH MORE AND MORE PRESENT IN PORTUGAL
RETIREMENT LIVING ABROAD
LIVING YOUR RETIREMENT IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY It is possible to receive your retirement pension even if you no longer live in France. However, it is important to choose the right country of exile to avoid... Read More "RETIREMENT LIVING ABROAD
FITTING IN WELL IN PORTUGAL
A FEW TIPS FOR INTEGRATING INTO PORTUGAL You've spent a vacation in Portugal and have many fond memories. It's always a pleasure. To see that foreign tourists have enjoyed visiting... Read More "FITTING IN WELL IN PORTUGAL
Reports of these French people who change their life in the Algarve
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”warning” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-exclamation-triangle”]On ne peut cependant que vous conseiller de vous intégrer au maximum dans la communauté portugaise. Apprendre la langue au plus vite et surtout à ne pas vous enfermer dans la communauté française… Read More "Reports of these French people who change their life in the Algarve
Portugal, an Eldorado for French investors
PORTUGAL, AN ELDORADO FOR FRENCH INVESTORS Portugal's economic dynamism is attracting entrepreneurs. Expatriation professionals, working with French companies or individuals, explain the reasons for this craze. For the past few years, Portugal has been... Read More "Portugal, an Eldorado for French investors
French nationals living abroad will not be exempt from property tax
The French abroad will not be affected by the reform of the housing tax wanted by Emmanuel Macron. The Ministry of Economy and Finance has confirmed this in an answer to a written question from... Read More "French nationals living abroad will not be exempt from property tax
The French rush to Portugal is confirmed
We've all heard of artists and sportsmen going into exile in Belgium or Switzerland. Now Portugal has to be added to the list. The French are now the leading foreign investors in Portuguese real estate, overtaking... Read More "The French rush to Portugal is confirmed
Tax-free year to benefit expatriates
Retirees who will be moving abroad towards the end of the year will benefit fully from the tax-free year linked to the implementation of the withholding tax. With the implementation of the... Read More "Tax-free year to benefit expatriates
Portuguese real estate: These French people are looking for good deals
Last week was held the Portuguese real estate and tourism fair. Entrepreneurs, retirees or younger individuals hope to get good advice to make a good investment. Portugal has not finished making the most of the... Read More "Portuguese real estate: These French people are looking for good deals
Tips for retiring abroad
Some foreign countries can be fiscally attractive for French people who want to retire there. However, one should never forget that taxation is only the "icing on the cake". According to the... Read More "Tips for retiring abroad
Portugal believes in the future again
On this sunny morning, it's hard to make your way through Rua da Prata, in the heart of Lisbon. A bunch of Japanese pensioners are squeezed in front of the window of a traditional cannery, where the recipes of sardines... Read More "Portugal believes in the future again
Health and taxation, the grey areas of retirees
Health and tax, the grey areas of retirees French retirees who move abroad represent almost 10% of the total retired population. Most of them do not do so for tax reasons. In... Read More "Health and taxation, the grey areas of retirees
in 2018 Portugal continues its race towards full employment
Portugal has become the best pupil of the euro zone with economic growth at its highest, unemployment at its lowest, investments in permanent progression, a budget deficit which tends towards the... Read More "in 2018 Portugal continues its race towards full employment
Prices of renovated apartments soar in Portugal
Long plagued by the economic crisis, the Portuguese capital is getting a makeover. The building sites multiply and the purchasers, in particular foreigners, rush to benefit from the charm of Lisbon. What happens to the city beloved by the writer... Read More "Prices of renovated apartments soar in Portugal
The French rush to Portugal is confirmed
In just a few years, the country has become one of the most popular destinations for French expatriates. As a result, prices are skyrocketing in Lisbon and the Algarve. The rush of French expatriates to Portugal... Read More "The French rush to Portugal is confirmed
Portugal, the French corner of paradise
50.000. This is the number of residents installed in Portugal. The tax measures voted in 2013, the climate, the safety, the quality of life, the search for new opportunities... Portugal is popular with the French... Read More "Portugal, the French corner of paradise
The French are the first investors in Portugal
According to the latest figures from the Agence Maison au Portugal on the Portuguese real estate market. The French craze for Portugal is now reaching new heights. Outranking for the second year in a row, the British and the Chinese.... Read More "The French are the first investors in Portugal
Inheritance tax, it is not good to die in France
The inheritance tax that scares off the French Inheritance tax. In recent years, this tax has become a strategic issue for countries wishing to attract the world's wealthy taxpayers... Read More "Inheritance tax, it is not good to die in France
French abroad, the government backs down
French abroad: the government backs off on their health contributions
Made in Portugal is in fashion
After years of recession and austerity, Portugal is back on the path to growth and modernization. Here's a look at the recipes that have made... Read More "Made in Portugal is in fashion
Augusto Santos Silva explains Portugal's successful exit from the crisis
Portugal's Foreign Minister explains how the country, Europe's weakest link two years ago. has successfully emerged from the crisis. Is there a Portuguese economic miracle? I don't think so. It's... Read More "Augusto Santos Silva explains Portugal's successful exit from the crisis
Portugal's insolent growth
An example for Brussels We don't talk about it much, but it's worth pointing out. From a very critical economic situation following the 2008 crisis. We are witnessing a discreet but remarkable recovery, noted by many... Read More "Portugal's insolent growth
Amendment to Franco-Portuguese tax treaty published
Decree 2018-7 of 4-1-2018 The amendment of August 25, 2016 to the tax treaty of January 14, 1971 between France and Portugal, published in the Journal officiel of January 6, 2018, came into force on... Read More "Amendment to Franco-Portuguese tax treaty published
Members of Parliament discuss taxation of expatriates
In response to pressure from French deputies from abroad, a fact-finding mission has been set up at the French National Assembly to examine the taxation and social protection of expatriates. A tax maintained for years... Read More "Members of Parliament discuss taxation of expatriates
