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title: Expert Legal Services for Citizenship, Immigration, and Visa Matters
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- [Our Team](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/our-team)
- [Areas of practice](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/areas-of-practice)
- [Citizenship](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/portuguese-citizenship) 
    - [For Sephardic Jews Descendants](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/sephardic-jews)
    - [For Descendants](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/portuguese-citizenship-for-descendants)
    - [For Minors](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/portuguese-citizenship-for-minors)
    - [Based on Marriage](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/portuguese-citizenship-based-on-marriage)
    - [Former Colonies](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/former-colonies)
    - [For Goans](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/portuguese-citizenship-for-goans)
    - [For People from Macao](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/portuguese-citizenship-for-people-from-macao)
    - [Follow-Up Case](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/follow-up-case)
- [Live in Portugal](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/portuguese-citizenship) 
    - [For Digital Nomads](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/digital-nomad-visa-attorney-portugal)
    - [D7 Passive Income Visa](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/en/d7-visa)
    - [Golden Visa Program](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/golden-visa-program)
    - [Startup Visa](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/portuguese-residence-visa-for-entrepeneurs-startup-visa)
    - [D2 Entrepeneurs Visa](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/d2-portuguese-residence-visa-for-entrepeneurs)
    - [Regular Residence Permit](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/residence-permit)
    - [Taxation | Tax benefits](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/taxation)
    - [Real Estate](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/real-estate-due-diligence-support)
    - [Other Types Of Visa](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/other-types-of-visa)
- [Invest & Corporate](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/other-types-of-visa) 
    - [Corporate](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/corporate)
    - [Invest in portugal](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/invest-in-portugal)
    - [Real Estate](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/real-estate-due-diligence-support)
    - [Taxation | Tax benefits](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/taxation)
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- [Contact](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/contact-us)
- [Digital Nomads](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/digital-nomad-visa-attorney-portugal)
- [Inheritance law](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/en/inheritance-law)

# Your law firm in Portugal

**VISAS • TAXATION • REAL ESTATE • INHERITANCE • CORPORATE • CITIZENSHIP BY PARENTS • RELOCATION • INVESTMENT**

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We handle all the bureaucracy, you simply enjoy Portugal.

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#### SERVICES WE PROVIDE

##### [REAL ESTATE](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/real-estate-due-diligence-support?hsLang=pt-pt)

##### [Inheritance](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/en/inheritance-law?hsLang=pt-pt)

##### [TAXATION](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/taxation?hsLang=pt-pt)

##### [CORPORATE](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/corporate?hsLang=pt-pt)

##### [CITIZENSHIP](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/portuguese-citizenship?hsLang=pt-pt)

##### [INVESTING](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/invest-in-portugal?hsLang=pt-pt)

##### [FIRST THINGS FIRST](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/areas-of-practice?hsLang=pt-pt)

##### [Other Services](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/other-types-of-visa?hsLang=pt-pt)

### Expert Legal Services for Citizenship, Immigration, and Visa Matters

Welcome to Defesa Legal, your trusted partner in navigating the complexities of Portuguese legal matters, specializing in citizenship, immigration, and visa services. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing tailored legal solutions to meet your specific needs.

#### Our Expertise

With over 15 years of experience, we excel in delivering reliable information and professional advice on:

- **Visas**: Including Golden Visa, D7 Passive Income Visa, and visas for digital nomads and entrepreneurs.
- **Taxation**: Comprehensive tax planning and benefits optimization.
- **Real Estate**: Assistance with property acquisition and investment strategies.
- **Citizenship**: Helping clients obtain Portuguese citizenship through various legal pathways.

#### Our Process

We follow a structured four-step program to ensure seamless service delivery:

1. **Reliable Information**: Providing accurate and detailed information on visas, taxation, real estate, business, and citizenship.
2. **Tailored Proposal**: Crafting personalized solutions to match your interests and advantages.
3. **Bureaucracy and Paperwork**: Handling all documentation and acting on your behalf for property transactions.
4. **Welcome to Portugal**: Delivering all necessary documentation and ensuring constant access via a secure cloud.

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#### 15 years of experience | 4 steps program

##### 1. RELIABLE INFORMATION

We will give you with reliable information regarding visas, taxation, real estate conveyancing, business and citizenship, for you to come to (y)our beloved Portugal.

##### 2. TAILORED PROPOSAL

Our team will tailor the best solution for your relocation, keeping in mind your current interest and predictable advantages/handicaps in this new adventure.

##### 3. BUREAUCREACY & PAPERWORK

Drafting, submitting, handling and collecting all the documentation needed, including acting on your behalf in the acquisition/leasing of your future lodge.

##### 4. WELCOME YOU IN PORTUGAL

Handling you all the documentation in your personal pen drive along with your own login and password to our cloud (documents available 24/7/365).

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### Real Estate in Portugal

#### Property Purchase

Discover the process of buying real estate in Portugal, including legal requirements and procedures.

#### Rental Agreements

Complete guide on renting properties in Portugal, landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities.

### Taxation and Inheritance

#### Property Taxation

Information on taxes related to real estate in Portugal, including IMI (Property Tax) and IMT (Property Transfer Tax).

#### Inheritance and Succession

Guidelines on inheriting properties in Portugal, including inheritance taxes and legal procedures.

### Citizenship for Relatives

#### Citizenship Requirements

Steps for family members to obtain Portuguese citizenship through descent or marriage.

#### Residence for Family Members

Process for obtaining residence for family members of Portuguese citizens or residents.

### Establishing a Company in Portugal

#### Types of Companies

Explanation of different legal entities in Portugal, such as Limited Liability Company (LDA) and Public Limited Company (SA).

#### Incorporation Procedures

Steps required to register a company in Portugal, including legal and tax requirements.

### Rental Agreements

#### Rights and Duties

What you need to know about landlord and tenant rights and duties in rental contracts in Portugal.

#### Renewal and Termination

Process for renewing rental contracts and termination procedures.

 

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#### OUR SERVICES

- [Corporate](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/corporate?hsLang=pt-pt)
- [Taxation](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/taxation?hsLang=pt-pt)
- [Real Estate](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/real-estate-due-diligence-support?hsLang=pt-pt)
- [Due Diligence](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/invest-in-portugal?hsLang=pt-pt)
- [View All](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/areas-of-practice?hsLang=pt-pt)

#### CITIZENSHIP

- [Sephardi Jews](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/sephardic-jews?hsLang=pt-pt)
- [Sons/ Grandchildren](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/portuguese-citizenship-for-descendants?hsLang=pt-pt)
- [Spouses](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/portuguese-citizenship-based-on-marriage?hsLang=pt-pt)
- [For Minors](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/portuguese-citizenship-for-minors?hsLang=pt-pt)
- [View All](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/portuguese-citizenship?hsLang=pt-pt)
- Corporate

#### VISAS

- [For Digital Nomads](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/digital-nomad-visa-attorney-portugal?hsLang=pt-pt)
- [Golden Visa](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/golden-visa-program?hsLang=pt-pt)
- [D7 Passive Income](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/en/d7-visa?hsLang=pt-pt)
- [D2 Entrepeneurs](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/d2-portuguese-residence-visa-for-entrepeneurs?hsLang=pt-pt)
- [Startup Visa](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/portuguese-residence-visa-for-entrepeneurs-startup-visa?hsLang=pt-pt)
- [View All](https://attorney.defesalegal.pt/portuguese-citizenship?hsLang=pt-pt)

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- [Portugal](https://g.page/defesalegal)
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# Legal Services for Citizenship, Immigration, and Visa Matters

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