IFICI: A Review After More Than One Year

More than one year after its entry into force, Portugal’s Tax Incentive for Scientific Research and Innovation, commonly referred to as IFICI or “NHR 2.0”, has moved from legislative concept to practical reality. Following the end of the former Non-Habitual Resident regime for most new entrants, IFICI has become the central tax framework for attracting… Continue reading IFICI: A Review After More Than One Year

El nuevo régimen fiscal portugués IFICI (RNH 2.0): una alternativa al RNH tradicional

Portugal ha sido, durante más de una década, un destino de referencia para profesionales y pensionistas extranjeros gracias al régimen del Residente No Habitual (RNH). Este sistema, que ofrecía ventajas fiscales significativas, fue derogado a finales de 2023 y sustituido por un nuevo modelo: el Incentivo Fiscal a la Investigación Científica e Innovación (IFICI), conocido… Continue reading El nuevo régimen fiscal portugués IFICI (RNH 2.0): una alternativa al RNH tradicional

Portugal’s IFICI Regime (NRH 2.0): A New Gateway for Talent and Innovation

Portugal introduced the IFICI (Incentive for Scientific Research and Innovation) in 2024, also known as NHR 2.0, to replace the former Non-Habitual Resident program. The regime is designed to attract international professionals, researchers and entrepreneurs working in high value-added and innovative fields.   To qualify for IFICI, applicants must become Portuguese tax residents by spending more than 183… Continue reading Portugal’s IFICI Regime (NRH 2.0): A New Gateway for Talent and Innovation