With the UK tightening non-dom rules and increasing tax pressure, high-net-worth families are choosing Lisbon for regulated Golden Visa funds, quality of life and a 5-year path to EU citizenship.
The UK’s revised non-dom regime and capital gains changes have accelerated outflows of HNWIs. Many are re-basing in EU jurisdictions with predictable frameworks and access to Schengen. Lisbon leads due to its combination of rule-of-law, safety and mobility.
Families seek asset protection, education quality and succession planning. Portugal’s path to EU citizenship in ~5 years is a defining advantage compared to other hubs.
Tip: See our Algarve investment deep-dive for lifestyle-plus-yield strategies.
Post real-estate route, the preferred pathway is via CMVM-supervised private equity/VC/real asset funds. This keeps capital productive and transparent, aligning with EU compliance and long-term planning.
Start here: Secure Steps — Portugal Golden Visa Funds.
Expect continued demand from UK families, tighter fund selection standards, and deeper Lisbon private-markets activity. Portugal’s capital markets narrative is strengthening — see our coverage of the Portugal Innovation & Private Markets theme.
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It is recommended to consult Chapter V of Decree-Law nº 162/2014, of October 31st, published in the Official Gazette, as well as its revision by Law nº 2/2020, of March 31st. The information included here is of a general nature, and therefore each potential investor should seek independent advice (e.g., legal, financial, tax, etc.)