Your Portugal Journey Starts Here. Certified lawyers & consultants in Lisbon and Istanbul — supporting clients worldwide.
Whether you want to launch a startup, relocate your family, establish a company, or optimise your tax residency in the EU — TBC Consulting offers end-to-end legal and consulting services backed by qualified professionals in Portugal and Türkiye.
Every Pathway. One Team.
From entrepreneur visas to family reunification — our certified consultants and lawyers manage the complete process, from document preparation to residence card in hand.
D2 Startup & Entrepreneur Visa
For innovators and founders who want to build a company inside the EU. Requires a certified Portuguese incubator — which TBC arranges directly.
- IAPMEI-approved business plan preparation
- Incubator placement — the critical step most agencies can’t deliver
- Company registration (Unipessoal Lda or SA)
- 2-year renewable permit → 5yr permanent residency
Business Setup in Portugal
Register your company in Portugal — from a single-person Lda to an SA structure — with full legal, tax, and accounting setup handled by our Lisbon team.
- Company incorporation (Lda / Unipessoal Lda / SA)
- NIF registration, VAT setup, and social security enrolment
- Registered office address and virtual office in Lisbon
- Ongoing accounting from €150/month
Family Relocation & Reunification
Reunite your family in Portugal once you hold residency — or relocate together as a family unit from the start. We handle every member’s documentation simultaneously.
- Spouse and dependent children reunification applications
- School enrolment and SNS (health service) registration
- NIF, NIF, bank account, and housing for every family member
- Dependent parent reunification where eligible
D8 Digital Nomad Visa
Portugal’s official remote worker visa — for freelancers, remote employees, and self-employed professionals earning income from outside Portugal.
- Income requirement: €3,480/month (4× minimum wage)
- 2-year renewable visa + pathway to permanent residency
- Work from Portugal for any employer or client worldwide
- Combine with IFICI/NHR for 20% flat tax on qualifying income
NHR & IFICI Tax Regime
Portugal’s landmark tax incentive for new residents — a 20% flat rate on qualifying Portuguese-source income, replacing the standard progressive rates of up to 48%.
- 20% flat income tax for the first 5 years of Portuguese residency
- Applies to employment, self-employment, and business income
- 0% on qualifying foreign-sourced income (pensions, dividends)
- Must be applied within the first tax year of residency
Investment Residency (Fund Route)
Portugal’s post-Golden-Visa investment pathway — qualifying fund subscriptions of €500,000 unlock a 2-year residence permit and the path to citizenship.
- €500K minimum into AIMA-approved investment funds
- No minimum physical presence required to maintain permit
- Full EU mobility and right to live/work in Portugal
- Citizenship eligible after 5 years — world’s 4th strongest passport
D7 Passive Income Visa
The most popular route for retirees, investors, and those with regular passive income — pension, rental income, dividends, or remote employment.
- Minimum income: €870/month (increasing per dependent)
- Any passive or remote income source qualifies
- 2-year permit, renewable for 3 more → permanent residency
- Apply from your home country via the Portuguese consulate
Permanent Residency & Citizenship
After 5 years of legal residency, you can apply for Portuguese citizenship — one of the world’s most powerful passports, granting visa-free access to 188 countries.
- Citizenship after 5 years — A2 Portuguese language certificate required
- Permanent residency available at 5 years (no language requirement)
- Dual citizenship allowed — no need to renounce your existing passport
- Family members qualify simultaneously — full EU freedom of movement
Why Portugal? The Numbers Say It All.
One of Europe’s fastest-growing destinations for international residents — and for good reason.
Quality of Life
Consistently ranked in the top 5 globally for quality of life — 300 days of sunshine, low crime, world-class healthcare, and one of Europe’s most affordable capitals.
Full EU Rights on Day One
Portuguese residency gives immediate access to Schengen travel, EU healthcare reciprocity, and the right to work in any EU member state — from day one of your visa.
Thriving Tech & Startup Ecosystem
Lisbon hosts Web Summit — Europe’s largest tech conference. Portugal’s startup visa, incubator network, and EU funding make it the ideal EU base for founders.
International Schools & Universities
Lisbon and Porto have excellent English-medium international schools. Portuguese universities are EU-fee (not international fee) once you hold residency.
Portugal IFICI / NHR — The 20% Tax Incentive That Changes Everything
The Non-Habitual Residency (NHR) regime — now updated as IFICI — gives new Portuguese residents a 20% flat rate on qualifying income for their first 5 years. For high earners, this can save tens of thousands per year compared to their home country’s tax burden.
Who Qualifies for IFICI/NHR?
Anyone who has not been a Portuguese tax resident in the previous 5 years qualifies — including freelancers, remote workers, founders, retirees, and investors arriving from any country.
How TBC Registers You
We handle NIF registration, submission of NHR application with Finanças, and coordinate with your accountant to ensure your income is correctly structured from day one.
Apply in Your First Tax Year
Missing the deadline means losing the benefit permanently. Our team files the NHR application as soon as your residency is confirmed — never a day late.
Certified Lawyers & Consultants — Two Offices, One Team.
You don’t just get a form-filler — you get licensed attorneys, immigration specialists, and business consultants who have guided clients from 40+ countries through Portugal’s legal system.
Portugal — Lisbon Office
Licensed attorneys and immigration specialists
ZEYD INCORPORATION LDA · NIPC 517398265
Türkiye — Istanbul Office
Senior consultants & intake advisors
TBC Consulting Headquarters — Istanbul
From Enquiry to EU Residency — Our 5-Step Process
A structured, attorney-managed process. You provide the documents — we handle everything else.
Free Eligibility Assessment
We review your nationality, income, goals, and family situation to identify the optimal Portugal program for you.
Free · 48hr responseDocument Preparation
Our legal team prepares a personalised checklist. We review, apostille-check, and translate every document required.
3–6 weeksApplication & Filing
Our licensed attorneys file your application — visa, NIF, company, or NHR — with the relevant Portuguese authority.
Attorney-managedApproval & Arrival
On approval, we brief you on arrival: airport, accommodation, bank account, SNS, and first appointments in Lisbon.
On-ground supportAIMA Card & Ongoing
We attend the AIMA (formerly SEF) residency appointment with you and manage renewals, NHR, and accounting long-term.
Long-term partnershipWho We Help — Client Scenarios
Every background, every goal — our team has handled it
Ready to Start Your
Portugal Journey?
Book a free consultation with our Portugal legal team. We’ll assess your eligibility, recommend the right program, and outline exactly what is needed to begin — with no obligation and no hidden fees.