Relocate
“I didn't know if Portugal was even possible for me. They mapped the whole thing on a napkin — NIF, lease, IFICI deadline — and told me exactly what to do first.”
Mariana
Senior UX Designer — Lisbon
“They figured out the visa. I figured out the life.”
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How Relocate works
Calm. Specific. Already done by someone else.
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Twelve questions about your income, nationality, sector, and preferred lifestyle. No email required to see results.
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We match you to two or three programmes where you genuinely qualify — not everything that exists, only what fits.
We handle the paperwork
From NIF registration to visa submission to tax-authority correspondence. You track progress; we do the filing.
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First-attempt approvals
“I spent four months reading forum threads. Relocate spent four days getting my NIF, lease, and IFICI application filed. I flew to Lisbon knowing it was done.”
Tomás V.
Staff Engineer, remote SaaS — Lisbon
IFICI — NHR 2.0
A flat 20% tax rate on Portuguese-source income for up to 10 years, built for researchers, tech professionals, and startup founders who qualify.
Eligibility
Tax Picture
Qualifying Portuguese-source employment income is taxed at a flat 20% for up to 10 years. Most foreign passive income — dividends, interest, capital gains, rental — is exempt under Portugal's 81-country DTA network. US citizens remain liable for US taxes; treaty relief must be actively claimed, it is not automatic. Crypto held under 365 days is taxed at 28% from 2025, with mandatory holding disclosure as of 31 December 2024.
Typical Timeline
- 1Obtain NIF (tax number) — can be done remotely via a fiscal representative
- 2Secure a rental contract or property deed as proof of habitual residence
- 3Register as a tax resident with Finanças (Portuguese tax authority)
- 4Submit IFICI application by 15 January following your first residency year
- 5Await confirmation letter — typically 4–8 weeks after submission
Know Before You Go
“Everyone told me to get e-Residency. Relocate explained the difference in five minutes: I needed the DNV first, then the company. That sequencing saved me six months of confusion.”
Priya N.
Head of Growth, remote-first agency — Tallinn
e-Residency + Digital Nomad Visa
Two distinct tools that are frequently confused. e-Residency opens an EU company. The Digital Nomad Visa lets you live there while you work for clients elsewhere.
Eligibility
Tax Picture
Estonia does not tax company profits that are reinvested — only distributions are taxed at 20%. However, if your home country deems your Estonian company to have a permanent establishment locally, their corporate tax rules apply instead. Spend more than 183 days in Estonia and you become a personal income tax resident at 20%. e-Residency alone creates no Estonian tax obligations — it is a digital identity, not a tax status.
Typical Timeline
- 1Apply for e-Residency online via the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (4–8 weeks)
- 2Collect your digital ID card from an Estonian embassy or Tallinn pickup point
- 3Register your OÜ (private limited company) via the e-Business Register — same day
- 4Apply for the Digital Nomad Visa separately at your nearest Estonian consulate
- 5Visa processing: 15–30 days; enter Estonia and begin your 12-month period
Know Before You Go
“I had 72 hours to decide. Relocate gave me a one-page brief by morning — eligibility, cost, what I'd lose in my home country, what I'd gain. I made the call with actual information.”
Dani S.
Freelance brand designer — Dubai
Virtual Working Programme
One year in a zero-income-tax jurisdiction, legally, while your employer stays exactly where they are. Launched in 2021; processing is straightforward if your paperwork is clean.
Eligibility
Tax Picture
The UAE levies no personal income tax. Visa holders pay 0% on employment and freelance earnings received while resident. Corporate tax of 9% applies to UAE-registered businesses earning over AED 375,000, but remote employees and freelancers working for foreign employers are not affected. Your home country may still tax worldwide income — the UK, Australia, and Canada all have rules that can follow you. Establish genuine non-residency before you arrive.
Typical Timeline
- 1Gather documents: passport, 3-month bank statements, employment letter, health insurance
- 2Submit application via Dubai Tourism or an authorised UAE visa service
- 3Biometric appointment at a UAE consulate or VFS Global centre (5–10 days)
- 4Visa issued electronically — typically 5–15 business days after biometrics
- 5Enter UAE, complete Emirates ID registration within 30 days of arrival
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