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Expert insights on buying, selling and living in Portugal. Covering Algarve real estate, taxes, mortgages, residency and expat life.

Vale Verde International School in Burgau

266-E Vale Verde International School INTRODUCTION of the Vale Verde International School has been a fully recognised International school operating since 2002. The school provides parents in the Western Algarve with the opportunity to give their child an international secondary education, based on the British National Curriculum.

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Barlavento School in Espiche

265-E The background of the Barlavento School inn Espiche Barlavento International Primary School was established in 1975 by a small group of parents and teachers who lived in the Lagos area.

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How to calculate Capital Gains Tax

by Pedro Fidalgo When selling a property one of the costs to be taken into account is the result of the capital gains. These are obtained taking into account the value of the sale in relation to the value of the acquisition and will be taxed under the Income Tax (IRS). The added value can be derived from the sale of a property, whether acquired through purchase or inheritance. Calculating capital gains, what the capital gains taxation process is, how to declare capital gains and, also, how one can be exempt, is what we will address.

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Heating a pool

7 methods for heating your pool f the water in your swimming pool is too cold, then you probably will not swim in it. If you want to enjoy your pool not only on sunny days, then you are best advised to choose an efficient pool heating system.

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Building on agriculture land

In general, building in the country is difficult and very limited. Although there is general legislation, each town council can set their own set of rules what is allowed in certain areas.

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NHR Step by Step

Non-Habitual Residents – the step-by-step process to get NHR By Dr Eduardo Serra Jorge - 11th June 2020 “Non-habitual residents” are considered to be individuals who transfer their residence to Portugal and who, at least in the five years prior to registration as a “resident”, have not maintained their tax domicile in Portuguese territory.

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Social Security for self-employed in Spain

Who must pay social security in Spain? If you work in Spain, you must pay Spanish taxes and register with the Spanish Social Security service. This registration is valid for life. You also pay contributions into the Spanish social security system in order to access its benefits. As a general rule, you must be employed and be paying contributions in order to be covered for illness, injuries, and accidents at work, unemployment, and maternity and paternity leave.

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Lawyers in the Algarve

Lawyers, Law Firms & Legal Advice MDM Legal Legal advice in criminal, property, labour, family/inheritance, administrative and contract law throughout the whole of Algarve, Lisbon and Alentejo. Guaranteed first reply to a query within 24 hours. Largo de S. Luis, 11C - 4º Dto, 8000-143 Faro

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