PT · Portugal
A legal membership for North Americans abroad, open in Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, Portugal and Spain.
AIMA renewals, IRS and IMI, the IFICI window, company filings and domestic staff: the dates people living in Portugal, or owning property there, keep track of.
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In Portugal the recurring dates come from AIMA for residence permits, from the tax authority (AT) for IRS, IMI and IUC, and from the 2026 nationality law for anyone counting the years to citizenship.
The free deadline check lists the Portugal dates that may apply to you. Members confirm them on a call with a lawyer registered with the Ordem dos Advogados.
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What we track in Portugal
- Residency
Temporary permits such as the D7 and D8 are renewed online with AIMA from 90 to 30 days before the card expires. After expiry, the right of residence lasts up to six months.
- Citizenship
Since May 19, 2026, US and Canadian nationals usually need 10 years of legal residence for citizenship, counted from the date the first permit was issued.
- Tax
Tax residents file the IRS return between April 1 and June 30 and pay by August 31, including foreign income and accounts. New residents apply for IFICI by January 15 of the year after they arrive.
- Property
IMI is paid in May, or May and November, or May, August and November, depending on the amount. Holdings above EUR 600,000 in taxable value also pay AIMI by September 30.
- Corporate
The company tax return (Modelo 22) is due by May 31, the IES by July 15, and the beneficial-owner confirmation (RCBE) by December 31. A certified accountant keeps the books.
Your lawyer
Members book 20-minute video calls with a lawyer registered with the Ordem dos Advogados, up to three a month. Your customer success manager (CSM) follows up on the next steps.
Good to know
- EuroCurrency
- PortugueseLanguages
- Mainland Portugal and Madeira; AzoresTime zones
- NIF (tax number), NISS (social security number), Número de utente (health number), Título de residência (AIMA)IDs you may deal with
- Lda., Unipessoal Lda., S.A.Local company forms
- Ordem dos AdvogadosWho licenses lawyers
- Ordem dos NotáriosNotaries
Every date we list for Portugal comes from our research of official sources and is marked as something that may require review. Partner lawyers licensed in Portugal confirm what applies to you.
Questions
Questions about Portugal
When do I renew a D7 or D8 residence permit with AIMA?
File the renewal online with AIMA from 90 days and no later than 30 days before your card expires. These permits are usually issued for two years and then renewed for three. After expiry the right of residence lasts up to six months; past that, a new application at an AIMA counter is needed.
How many years until I can apply for Portuguese citizenship?
Under Lei Orgânica 1/2026, in force since May 19, 2026, US and Canadian citizens need 10 years of legal residence, counted from the issue of the residence permit. Applications pending on May 19, 2026 stay under the old rules.
When is the IRS return filed in Portugal?
Residents file from April 1 to June 30, and payment is due by August 31. New residents who qualify for IFICI register by January 15 of the year after becoming resident.
When is IMI paid?
Owners on December 31 pay IMI the following year: under 100 euros in one payment by May 31, from 100 to 500 euros in May and November, and over 500 euros in May, August and November.
When is the vehicle tax (IUC) paid?
In 2026 IUC is paid by the end of the vehicle's registration month. Under Decree-Law 161/2026 it moves to October in 2027 (July and October above 500 euros), then to April, July and October tiers from 2028.
These answers come from our research of official and professional sources and may require review. A lawyer licensed in Portugal confirms what applies to you.
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