Lawyers & Fiscal Representative

We can recommend a number of different lawyers who can represent you in your purchase. They will speak in your native language, can be reached by phone, fax, and email, and are happy to ensure that your purchase is as trouble-free as possible. A lawyer will provide legal guarantees that the purchase of your property is free from any debts or charges, and that all fees including electricity, water and community fees are paid up to the day of completion.

What will the lawyer do for me?
Having instructed a lawyer to handle the purchase, you have the reassurance that all the important aspects will be covered.
1. The title of the property is checked.
2. The person selling the property actually owns it.
3. Whether there any charges on the property.
4. Building licenses and permissions are in order, where applicable.
5. The terms and conditions stipulated by the seller are checked for fairness.
6. A report of the findings in then compiled for you to consider, before proceeding with the signing of Promissory Contracts

After the signing of the contracts your lawyer will then arrange:
1. The transfer of the title into your name.
2. For any fees and taxes to be paid.
3. For the title in your name, to be registered in the Local Land Registry.

Fiscal Representative

Under Portuguese law any non Portuguese, non resident purchaser of property in Portugal must appoint a Fiscal Representative in Portugal. The Fiscal Representative will arrange your Portuguese Tax Number (needed for the purchase) and manage any taxation liabilities that you may have in Portugal on an ongoing basis. This covers such things as Council Tax, Income Tax in the event of rentals and Capital Gains Tax in the event of future sale. Your lawyer should be able to recommend a specialist in this area to you.

Recommended Lawyer & Fiscal Representative

Claudia Castilho

Telephone: 00351 262842419

Mobile: 00351 968962660

Email: claudiacastilho-16756l@adv.oa.pt