Almeida & Associados

Legal

Experienced in Portuguese law, our multidisciplinary team of lawyers specialises in Sports, Real Estate, Corporate, Immigration and Tax Law.

Service area: Aveiro, Beja, Braga, Bragança, Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Évora, Faro, Guarda, Leiria, Lisboa, Portalegre, Porto, Santarém, Setúbal, Viana do Castelo, Vila Real, Viseu

About the company

Almeida & Associados was initially founded in 2009 by two lawyers with extensive international experience.

Currently, the Law Firm relies on a diversified team of Lawyers, supported my a multidisciplinary administrative team, mainly specialized in Sports, Real Estate, Immigration, Commercial and Tax Law.

The ethical principles and values of accuracy, transparency and independence, shared by all the staff, allied with the excellence of services provided, are the true foundation of the Firm.

Almeida & Associados has a global presence, with clients from all five continents, and its office in Lisbon (Portugal)

Multidisciplinary Legal Expertise : Comprehensive legal services across sports, real estate, immigration, tax, employmen
Tailored Legal Solutions: Advice adapted to each client’s individual needs, objectives and circumstances.
National and International Reach: Support with cross-border matters, international transactions, immigration procedures
Business and Individual Advisory: Legal assistance for individuals, entrepreneurs, investors, companies, athletes and sp
End-to-End Legal Support: Assistance throughout the process, from initial assessment and strategic planning to documenta
A Broad Range of Legal Services: An integrated approach that helps clients address multiple legal matters through one fi

Why choose Almeida & Associados

Almeida & Associados offers a broad range of legal services designed to support individuals, businesses, investors and p
With expertise spanning several areas of law, the firm assists clients with complex legal matters, contractual negotiati

Areas of expertise

Golden Visa Portugal
Immigration Law Portugal
D7 Visa Portugal
D8 Visa Portugal
D3 Visa Portugal
D2 Visa Portugal
Tax Law
Real Estate Law
Family Law
Sports Law
Corporate Law
Labour Law

Since October 2026

Services offered

Immigration Law
Our Immigration Law department provides support to foreign citizens who wish to live, invest, or work in Portugal, helping them identify the type of residence permit or path to nationality that best suits their personal and professional goals. Profile assessment and immigration strategy development Legal eligibility assessment and document review Visa and residence permit applications, including the D2 (entrepreneurship), D3 (highly qualified professionals), D7 (passive income and pensioners), and D8 (digital nomads) visas Golden Visa (residence by investment) applications Portuguese citizenship and nationality applications Residence permit applications, renewals and family reunification Liaison and representation before Portuguese authorities, including AIMA Assistance with appointment scheduling and administrative procedures Assistance with opening pers
Real Estate Law
At Almeida & Associados, we provide legal assistance in Real Estate Law, advising both national and international clients on matters related to the acquisition, sale, use, and regularisation of real estate in Portugal. Our assistance covers all stages of the process, from obtaining your Portuguese tax number (NIF) to the completion of the transaction and final registration of the property. We provide personalised assistance in real estate transactions, contracts, registrations, and legal acts related to property rights, usufruct, rights of use and habitation, surface rights, and easements. For international clients in particular, navigating the Portuguese property market can involve additional practical and legal considerations, including language barriers, administrative procedures, and coordination with multiple parties throughout the process. Our aim is to provide clear guidance and continuous support, helping ensure a smoother experience and allowing clients to approach their r
Tax Law
The Tax Department of Almeida & Associados provides highly specialized advisory services in Portuguese and international tax law, supporting individuals and companies in defining tax strategies that are both legally sound and tax-efficient. We operate with a particular focus on cross-border situations, wealth planning, and investment structuring, ensuring robust frameworks, strict compliance, and mitigation of tax risks. In a context of constant legislative evolution and increasing regulatory complexity, our approach is strategic and preventive, focused on protecting our clients’ interests in the medium and long term.
Corporate Law
At Almeida & Associados, we provide legal assistance in Commercial and Corporate Law, advising companies, shareholders, and investors at different stages of business activity. Our practice covers company incorporation, corporate changes, business restructuring operations, and assistance with commercial agreements, ensuring legal solutions tailored to the specific needs of each business. We provide legal assistance both to companies in the incorporation phase and to established business structures, in day-to-day operations or more complex transformation and restructuring processes.
Family and Succession Law
At Almeida & Associados, we provide legal assistance in Family Law and Succession Law, handling each case with closeness, sensitivity, and technical precision. We understand that family matters require not only an appropriate legal framework, but also a human and personalised approach, especially during periods of personal change, estate reorganisation, or family protection. Our team assists residents in Portugal in various matters related to family relationships, marriage, divorce, parental responsibilities, succession, and asset protection.
Labor Law
At Almeida & Associados, we provide legal assistance and legal representation to both employers and employees, always with a focus on conflict prevention, while maintaining the capability to resolve disputes whenever necessary. We provide legal services tailored to the specific nature of each case, supported by a rigorous preliminary analysis and a legally grounded proposed solution.