Exchange of real estate and the IMT tax

Exchange of real estate   In this case, you will only pay IMT if the real estate exchanged is given different values, or if there is a difference between their assessed values.   Only those handing over property of a lesser value and paying the difference in cash, or those receiving a property with a … Read More

Reduction in IMT tax rate

Residential real estate may be entitled to a reduction in IMT when the purchase price is less than €574,323 (mainland Portugal) or €717,904 (Azores and Madeira) = reduced rate.   This reduction also varies according to the real estate’s purpose (permanent primary residence of buyer = lower IMT than that of property intended for rental, … Read More

Cases of Exemption from IMT tax

Exemption   Residential real estate purchased in 2011 whose value is less than €92,407 (mainland Portugal) or €115,509 (Azores and Madeira) are exempt from IMT.   Other cases of exemption: — real estate (houses or land) up to twice the balance of the emigrant account used in the purchase. If the property’s price is €100,000 … Read More

Property Transfer Tax (IMT) tax benefits

Some transactions may be entitled to exemption from IMT, or a reduction in the tax rate (e.g. the purchase or exchange of residential real estate, up to a given amount).   Exemption   Residential real estate purchased in 2011 whose value is less than €92,407 (mainland Portugal) or €115,509 (Azores and Madeira) are exempt from … Read More

Portuguese Property Transfer Tax (IMT)

The Portuguese Property Transfer Tax / Real Estate Transfer Tax (IMT) refers to the transfer of property, in the case of a counterpart (e.g. the purchase or exchange of property or property rights, such as the right of usufruct or easement).   Buyers of real estate (or, in the event of an exchange, the party receiving assets … Read More