Is NHR still available in Portugal?
No. The original NHR scheme closed to new applicants. IFICI is the current regime. People call it NHR 2.0 because the structure is very similar, but IFICI has different eligibility requirements and broader foreign income exemptions.
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NHR vs IFICI (NHR 2.0)
| NHR | IFICI (NHR 2.0) | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Closed to new applicants | Open, the current regime |
| Rate on qualifying Portuguese income | 20% flat | 20% flat |
| Length | 10 years | 10 years |
| Foreign income | Narrower exemptions | Broader: most foreign income (dividends, capital gains, interest, rental income) exempt for 10 years |
| Qualifying activity | Broader list of professions | Stricter: an eligible sector and a level 5 qualification |
| Residency test | Not resident in the previous 5 years | Not resident in the previous 5 years, former NHR beneficiaries excluded |
What the difference is
IFICI is not the same as NHR. It is a successor regime with a very similar structure. IFICI (Incentivo Fiscal à Investigação Científica e Inovação) has stricter qualifying activity requirements but broader foreign income exemptions than the original NHR.
What IFICI changes for you
See whether IFICI (NHR 2.0) applies to you
A few questions about your income, your age and how you work. IFICI (NHR 2.0), IRS Jovem or the standard rates: we name the one that applies to you, and what it changes.
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