Welcome to Ulysses Portugal
ULYSSES is a Lisbon-based legal practice helping internationally mobile individuals, families, and companies navigate their path to Portugal — combining expertise in residency, tax, and investment to make Portugal work on your terms, whether as your new home, your gateway to Europe, or your most strategic global address.
Curating your move to Portugal at every stage
Your journey, handled with care. Every detail, every step
From registration to returns — your Portuguese tax obligations, fully managed
Buy smart. Lease right. Manage with confidence
What do we do?
At ULYSSES, we provide multidisciplinary support in immigration, tax, and real estate, with a strong focus on international clients relocating or investing in Portugal. The idea behind ULYSSES is to offer a more streamlined and partner-oriented experience for clients navigating Portugal.
Our Visa Offering
Golden Visa
Europe's most flexible residency-by-investment programme. The Portugal Golden Visa requires minimal presence — just seven days a year — and opens a clear path to permanent residency and citizenship after five years. With Spain's programme closed and Greece's significantly restricted, Portugal is now the obvious destination for investors seeking EU access without compromise.
D2
For entrepreneurs who want more than a foothold in Europe. The D2 Visa lets you start a company, relocate an existing business, or offer independent professional services — all with a route to permanent residency and citizenship built in. No minimum investment requirement. Just a credible, economically viable project and the ambition to match. Two years to begin. A lifetime to build.
D7
Europe's most accessible residency visa — no investment, no property purchase, no language requirement. The D7 is built for individuals with stable passive income who want to live in Portugal full-time. Pensions, dividends, rental income, royalties, investment returns — if your income is regular and passive, you qualify. A straightforward two-year permit, renewable, with a clear path to permanent residency and citizenship.
What Is IFICI
Portugal's IFICI regime — introduced in 2024 as the successor to the NHR — offers a compelling tax framework for professionals relocating to Portugal. Designed for individuals working in high-added-value sectors such as technology, research, and innovation, IFICI delivers a flat 20% income tax rate on Portuguese-sourced active income and a full exemption on most foreign-sourced income. Valid for ten years from the date of tax residency registration, and available to those holding an employment contract or directorship with a qualifying Portuguese company, it remains one of Europe's most attractive regimes for internationally mobile professionals.
When Purchasing Real Estate in Portugal
Buying property in Portugal means four stages — each one a layer of protection.
Reservation Agreement. The property comes off the market. No binding commitment yet — just space to conduct due diligence and secure financing.
Due Diligence. Legal review of title, liens, and encumbrances. Technical inspection by a qualified engineer if required. Every risk surfaced before you commit.
Promissory Agreement (CPCV). The deal is binding. Price, deadlines, and default consequences locked in writing. A 10% deposit paid.
Public Deed. Ownership transfers before a notary. Balance settled. Title registered with the Land Registry Office. The property is yours.
Throughout every stage, we draft and negotiate every agreement, coordinate with notaries and authorities, and protect your position from first offer through final registration.
A Solid Team Of Experts Ready To Assist You
We're specialists from diverse backgrounds, united by one goal: making your move to Portugal effortless. Immigration, tax, and real estate — three areas of expertise, one team, one experience. Your one-stop shop for relocation, done right.
