Your Way to Portugal

Your trusted partner for a 360° relocation to Portugal. Complete solutions for families and companies, all with a single point of contact.

Over the Sea (OTS) is a pioneer in Portugal with a 360° relocation service, simplifying your move to the country. We offer you a turnkey solution that takes care of everything: from legal and tax aspects to the complete installation of your family, children, animals and/or company.

Discover our exclusive services and schedule your first free introduction meeting today.

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About us

Who we are

OTS was founded with the objective of meeting all immediate and integration needs in the process of moving to or within Portugal, offering a complete and personalised service. We have a team of specialised and experienced professionals, ensuring efficient solutions adapted to each client.

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360º service

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Efficient solutions

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CEO Daniela Lopes Costa

Daniela Lopes Costa
CEO

As a tax law lawyer in Portugal, I deeply understand the challenges that many face when moving to a new country. My personal experience helping several members of my family and several clients to relocate to Portugal made me realize the gap in solutions capable of making this process easier and less stressful.

At OTS, we intend to change that by offering a service of 360º relocation, with a single point of contact and a team dedicated to answering all your needs, from legal and tax questions to installation in the new home.

Our undertaking is to ensure that your transition to Portugal is simple and smooth. We are ready to turn your change into a positive experience.

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Turnkey Relocation Services

At OTS, we offer 360° relocation services for individuals, families or companies. Whether directly or through our network of trusted partners, we take care of everything, allowing you to focus on what really matters.

Visas and Residence

Assistance in obtaining visas, residence permits and Golden Visa processes.

Tax Consultancy

Consultancy on national and international taxation and tax benefits.

Essential Documentation

Assistance with obtaining the Tax Identification Number, Social Security Number, Health User Number and Driving Licence Exchange.

Tax Representation

Representation before the Tax Authorities and support in the filling of tax returns.

Bank Account Opening

Assistance in opening a bank account through a 100% remote process.

Search for Housing

Coordination in the search for permanent or temporary housing in Portugal.

Purchase of Property

Legal assistance and support throughout the property purchase process in Portugal.

Installation in a New House

Assistance with the installation in your new home, including water, electricity, telecoms and maid services.

Insurance

Facilitating access to health, housing, and other insurance solutions.

Education and Culture

Coordination and presentation of educational, cultural and sports integration solutions; assistance in finding schools for children.

Currency Transfers and Exchanges

We facilitate the access to fast international bank transfer solutions at attractive rates.

Import of Vehicles and Furniture

Assistance and coordination of the import and dispatch of vehicles and furniture to Portugal.

Marriages and Inheritances

Assistance in the recognition of foreign marriages in Portugal and succession planning solutions.

Pets

Coordination and presentation of solutions for importing and transporting pets, pet sitting and accomodation.

Company Setup

Comprehensive, turnkey services for setting up companies and branches.

Golden Visa Companies

Assistance with company setup and certification to qualify for Golden Visa eligibility.

Startup Companies

Support for setting up and certifying startups, including guidance on tax benefits and access to direct EU grants.

Non-Habitual Tax Residents Regime 2.0

Application support for the NHR 2.0 regime (Tax Incentive for Scientific Research and Innovation), offering a 10-year tax benefit.

Freelance Worker

We support you in the process of registering your activity as a freelancer in Portugal.

HR Support

Assistance with personnel recruitment and a range of HR services tailored to your business needs.

Rental and Local Accommodation

Management support for leasing and short-term rental properties (Local Accommodation).

Business Consulting

Strategic business support, including business plan development and growth strategy.

Looking for something more specific?

We can craft a customised proposal tailored to your needs.

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Relocation Services Packages

Service prices starting at €250 + VAT (if applicable).

Basic

The basic service package to help you prepare for your relocation to Portugal.

Medium

The set of services essential for your relocation to Portugal.

Premium

Premium support and 360º assistance with the relocation of you and your family to Portugal.

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Tax Identification Number

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Tax Representation for 1 year

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Opening of Bank Account

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Full legal assistance in obtaining a visa or residence permit

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Consultation Meeting with a specialist in Tax Law

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Social Security Number and Health Number

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Coordination of the search for temporary or permanent housing

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Assistance in the installation of water, electricity and telecommunications services in your new home

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Exchange of driving licence

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OTS reference guide with contacts of direct partners and procedures

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Tax consultancy and analysis of tax impact and benefits

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Legal assistance when buying or renting a property

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Assistance in choosing and enrolling in schools, sports or fitness and cultural clubs

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Importation and legalisation of vehicles (1 vehicle) and personal furniture

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Driver for arrival in Portugal (airport - house) within a radius of 50 km

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OTS Premium reference guide with contacts of direct partners and procedures

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NHR Transitory

The previous Non-Habitual Tax Resident (NHR) regime has been discontinued. However, a new Transitional Regime has been introduced for individuals who establish tax residence in Portugal in 2024 and meet specific requirements. These include taking certain steps to establish their residence in Portugal until the end of 2023.

Under this regime, taxpayers can benefit from potential exemptions on most foreign income and a 10% tax rate on pensions.

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The "Tax Incentive for Scientific Research and Innovation", also known as NHR 2.0, remains an attractive option for individuals who have not been tax residents in Portugal in the last 5 years. This regime offers access to tax benefits for a period of 10 years.

With NHR 2.0, you can benefit from tax exemptions on passive income from foreign sources, such as dividends, capital gains (a significant update), interest, and rental income.

Get to know one of the most attractive tax regimes in Europe.

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testimonials

Feedback from our clients

"We were very pleased with Daniela and her team when we were making our move from the United States to Portugal. They set up a Detailed plan and timeline On action items needed to be done before we made our move. They were in Constant Communication with us each step of the way and there to answer all our questions.
They even helped us find a solution to help move our two dogs with us to Portugal.

Once in Portugal, they continued to offer Support and Guidance on setting up our businesses, finding accountants and getting us our drivers licenses, social security cards and health cards. We feel their services were invaluable to making the Transition Very Smooth so we can enjoy our new life here. We highly recommend Daniela and her team."

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Shelly Paiva

"Having moved between countries 7 times in the past 13 years I consider myself a bit of an expert at organising and executing moves. I have found over time that the key to a smooth transition into a new environment is having "boots on the ground" that can handle all the niggly details/administrative procedures/tax implications that can take loads of your time and keep you from focusing on the family and getting the new home feeling like home as quickly as possible.

We were lucky enough to be introduced to Daniela Lopes Costa from OTS who sat down with us and built a holistic plan/list to execute on all the items we agreed would be necessary to handle along with a timeline. The team worked very well with us and so well that we have retained them for ongoing personal and professional advice and handling of certain tasks that are far too demanding/complicated given the local context."

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