Planning to buy or sell real estate in Portugal?

Your lawyers for real estate law in Portugal and Beyond

As part of a leading global consultancy, Ecovis provides tailored legal support for real estate matters in Portugal and internationally. Whether you need a real estate attorney or real estate property lawyer, our expertise spans every stage—from property acquisitions to real estate litigation—ensuring top-tier guidance and peace of mind.

Specialized Real Estate Litigation and Legal Representation

Our experienced team includes real estate litigation lawyers and real estate litigation attorneys equipped to manage complex legal issues. With a litigation real estate attorney from Ecovis, you’ll be prepared for any scenario in Portugal or other jurisdictions. Our real estate law attorneys act as dedicated real estate litigators, prioritizing your interests with a deep understanding of local and international regulations.

Integrated Services in Corporate Advisory, Tax Consultancy, and Auditing

Beyond real estate, Ecovis offers a suite of services, including corporate advisory, tax consultancy, and auditing. These additional services make us an ideal partner for holistic business and investment needs. Our commercial real estate attorneys and business real estate attorneys bring expertise in both Portuguese and global markets, ensuring that your transactions and investments are handled strategically. We emphasize transparency with real estate lawyer cost and real estate attorney cost for effective planning.

Efficient and Compliant Real Estate Transaction Support

For property transactions, our attorneys for real estate closing and real estate closing lawyers streamline processes, ensuring compliance with Portuguese regulations. Collaborating with top real estate commercial lawyers and partnering with leading real estate law firms, Ecovis delivers a full spectrum of real estate legal solutions.

Residential and Tax Advisory Services for Real Estate

For residential clients, our residential real estate attorneys offer insights into Portuguese real estate laws and processes, while our real estate tax lawyers and real estate tax attorneys provide expert tax planning advice. Acting as your tax and real estate attorney, we align legal and tax strategies to help maximize your real estate investment.

Global Reach and Expertise: A Leading Network for Your Needs

If you’re searching for the best real estate lawyer or best real estate attorney, Ecovis is known for its industry expertise and global presence. With a comprehensive network, we meet your advisory needs not only in Portugal but across multiple markets. From corporate consulting and tax advisory to auditing, we bring the depth and versatility to support every aspect of your real estate and business ventures.

About Ecovis in Portugal

RBMS – Member of ECOVIS International is a law firm that comes from the common practice of most of its partners for almost two decades.

The accumulated experience, the sustained growth and the continuous commitment to do more and better have allowed us to evolve which encompasses tradition and innovation, combining structural strength, with a culture of versatility and adaptation to new challenges, in a context of the increasing complexity of global society.

Successful innovation needs a benchmark!

Currently, RBMS – Member of ECOVIS International incorporates a total team of about 40 persons, and like all human organizations, is the reflection of the people who compose it and give life to it; we are, therefore, Lawyers as well as a team of support services, dedicated to proximity and involvement with Clients, privileging the idea of partnership, with a provision guided by technical specialization, professional response and focus on obtaining the re-sults wanted by our Clients.

RBMS – Member of ECOVIS International is a multidisciplinary law firm that renders services in the most relevant areas of practice, before all jurisdictions and throughout the country, thanks to its own offices in Lisbon, Oporto and in the Algarve.

Userful links

Here are useful links from public institutions in Portugal that are relevant for prospective property buyers:

1. Land Registry and Property Registration
   Instituto dos Registos e do Notariado (IRN)
   Information on property registration and notarial services in Portugal.
2. Taxes and Financial Matters
   Portal das Finanças (Portuguese Tax Authority)
   Details on property taxes (e.g., IMI – property tax) and tax obligations.
3. Visas and Residence Permits
   Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF)
   Information on the Golden Visa and other residence permits for property buyers.
4. Housing and Building Regulations
   Portal da Habitação
   Information on housing policy, subsidies, and building regulations for properties in Portugal.
5. National Statistics
   Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE)
   Access to market analyses and statistics on property prices and demographic data.
6. Environment and Construction Regulations
   Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente (APA)
   Information on environmental regulations and construction guidelines in sensitive areas.
7. Urban Planning and Permits
   Websites of local Câmaras Municipais (Municipal Councils), such as Câmara Municipal de Lisboa for Lisbon. These sites provide information on urban planning rules and permit procedures for construction projects.

These links provide essential legal, tax, and building regulation information and facilitate access to key governmental resources for property acquisition in Portugal.