Which Country is the REAL Tax Haven of Europe You Want to Live in?

This conversation explores the tax policies in Italy and Portugal, focusing on the basic tax structures, ways to minimize tax burdens for foreigners, available deductions, filing requirements, common mistakes made by expats, and final thoughts on navigating the tax systems in both countries. Nick is a legal partner at ItalianTaxes.com, a digital platform designed to simplify Italian tax compliance for expats, non-residents, and returning Italians. Combining advanced technology with personalized support from licensed professionals, it helps users navigate filings, optimize tax positions, and remain compliant with confidence. ItalianTaxes website: https://www.italiantaxes.com/ Rui's website: https://goalseek.pt/ 🎙️ Welcome to the ExpatsEverywhere Podcast! Join us on the journey of learning about Portugal and expat life around the world. Each week, we bring you expert interviews, insightful commentary, and real-life stories to help you navigate your move abroad with confidence. 💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for Expats Schedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor: http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call) WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailbox https://www.worldpost.io/ Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsula https://slateandkey.com/ 🎉 Love what we’re doing? Join the movement. Be a part of our community on Patreon and get early bonus content, behind-the-scenes updates, and connect with fellow expats moving to and living in Portugal: 👉   / expatseverywhere   🌍 About Us We’re Josh and Kalie, and we’ve been living abroad since 2009. Our expat journey has taken us through Spain, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and now Portugal. We share what we’ve learned to help you move abroad smarter and live abroad better. 📌 Portugal Visa Help We created two step-by-step courses to help you DIY your D7 or Remote Worker visa for Portugal. Podcast listeners get $10 off any course with code: PODCAST 👉 D7 Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com 👉 Remote Worker Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.co... 🛠️ Useful Expat Resources Here are tools and services we use and recommend. Some links are affiliate links that support our work—thank you! 💸 Transfer Money Wise (formerly TransferWise): https://transferwise.prf.hn/click/cam... Spartan FX (speak to a specialist): https://www.spartanfx.co.uk/fx-partne... 📺 Watch Your Shows Abroad SurfShark VPN – Get 40% off: https://get.surfshark.net/aff_c?offer... 🛡️ Digital Security Aura – 2-week free trial: https://aura.com/expatseverywhere 🏦 NIF & Bank Setup in Portugal Bordr – $10 off NIF and/or bank account: https://www.bordr.com/?via=expatsever... 🌐 Insurance Abroad SafetyWing – Travel & expat health insurance: https://tinyurl.com/ykt5e73w 🗣️ Learn Portuguese Ling App – Yearly subscription offer: https://ling-app.com/offer-yearly-sub... Portuguese with Carla: https://journey.portuguesewithcarla.c... Mia Esmeriz Academy: https://school.learn-portuguese.org/c... 📬 Mail Forwarding World Post: https://worldpost.anytimemailbox.com/... 💰 Taxes for Expats Taxes for Expats – Get $25 off: https://www.taxesforexpats.com/ref/239 📬 Get in Touch Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.expatseverywhere.com Instagram:   / expatseverywhere   Facebook:   / expatseverywhere   Twitter:   / expert_expat   00:00 Intro 00:30 Podcast sponsors 02:47 Tax Policies in Italy and Portugal 06:27 Tax Minimization and Deduction Strategies 24:32 Filing Requirements in Portugal and Italy 37:50 Common Mistakes in Tax Planning 48:33 Final Thoughts #ExpatsEverywhere #MoveAbroad #portugalpodcast