I have searched this forum, and so several people ask the same, but it seems that all of these topics were left "opened", so trying my luck.
I am living in Portugal, and considering opening a micro company in Romania (I am a Romanian citizen).
Based on the research I did, as long as one is living in Portugal for more then 183 days a year (which is my case) - He would pay tax of his worldwide income. Till here? - Make sense (+-).
Then comes the NHR and they say that you could have some kind of tax reduction, which is nice. For instance, if you get paid by dividends, you are exempt in Portugal (or something like that).
That could be a great route, because if you are taxed on this dividends in Romania, you pay something like 10-15% tax, which, again, is ok with me.
Problem starts when Portugal say: "Oh, this is your company and you are living here, so as far as we concern, it is a Portuguese company and you should pay the same tax as a portuguese company, regardless of NHR".
Now... as far as I understand, you can solve this problem (not sure if it would be easy) by appointing a director. Lets assume hire a person for a full time in Romania and have his title and job to be a "Director" which will manage the company for you, and thus, you could pass the "Self management test".
Question is: Has anyone tried that route?.
I met with an accountant in Portugal, which isn't from the major cities, but a small city far away from the major ones. He seems to not know what "Self management test" is. So.. I am still trying to find an accountant who knows this kind of stuff and could advise on it - so far?, other then several who wanted 400 euro for 30 minutes' session - nothing came up. I do value their experties and all, but damn, 400 euros for 30 minutes?. I am a software engineer and I am not earning like that.
So, could use your advises on this possible route and if you know someone who handles this kind of stuff - let me know.
Thank you.
The question is:
I am living in Portugal, and considering opening a micro company in Romania (I am a Romanian citizen).
Based on the research I did, as long as one is living in Portugal for more then 183 days a year (which is my case) - He would pay tax of his worldwide income. Till here? - Make sense (+-).
Then comes the NHR and they say that you could have some kind of tax reduction, which is nice. For instance, if you get paid by dividends, you are exempt in Portugal (or something like that).
That could be a great route, because if you are taxed on this dividends in Romania, you pay something like 10-15% tax, which, again, is ok with me.
Problem starts when Portugal say: "Oh, this is your company and you are living here, so as far as we concern, it is a Portuguese company and you should pay the same tax as a portuguese company, regardless of NHR".
Now... as far as I understand, you can solve this problem (not sure if it would be easy) by appointing a director. Lets assume hire a person for a full time in Romania and have his title and job to be a "Director" which will manage the company for you, and thus, you could pass the "Self management test".
Question is: Has anyone tried that route?.
I met with an accountant in Portugal, which isn't from the major cities, but a small city far away from the major ones. He seems to not know what "Self management test" is. So.. I am still trying to find an accountant who knows this kind of stuff and could advise on it - so far?, other then several who wanted 400 euro for 30 minutes' session - nothing came up. I do value their experties and all, but damn, 400 euros for 30 minutes?. I am a software engineer and I am not earning like that.
So, could use your advises on this possible route and if you know someone who handles this kind of stuff - let me know.
Thank you.
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