New Residents

Importing Personal Property

09/09

If you're relocating to Portugal, importing your personal belongings — furniture, vehicles, artwork, or equipment — can involve complex customs and tax procedures. Without proper guidance, you may face delays, penalties, or unexpected import duties.

We offer specialised support to help individuals and families import personal property into Portugal efficiently, legally, and with access to available exemptions.

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Our services include

Tax Exemption for Personal Goods

We assist with applying for customs and VAT exemptions on personal belongings brought into Portugal under relocation provisions, ensuring eligibility and correct documentation.

Vehicle Importation & Legalisation

From customs declarations to ISV (Vehicle Tax) exemption requests and Portuguese registration, we guide you through every step of importing your car or motorcycle.

Customs Clearance Coordination

We handle the preparation and submission of customs forms, liaise with customs agents, and ensure your goods are cleared without issues.

Document Preparation & Legal Support

We support you in gathering and drafting the necessary documents — proof of residency, ownership, and tax residence abroad — required for exemption eligibility.

Ongoing Fiscal Advisory for Imported Assets

Once your goods are in Portugal, we clarify ongoing tax implications (road tax, insurance, resale conditions) and ensure continued compliance.

Why Frontier

Why choose Frontier

Experience with complex imports

Customs and tax expertise

Ideal for expats and returning citizens

Complete, end-to-end support