WHEN U.S. LAW CROSSES THE ATLANTIC
Specialists for the
U.S.-Portugal Corridor
A cross-border legal consultancy headquartered in Lisbon, supporting Americans in Portugal and the institutions that serve them.
PRACTICES
SIX PRACTICE AREAS
All work is grounded in U.S. federal law and cross-border analysis. Where local counsel is required, we coordinate.
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FATCA, PFIC & QEF, CFC/GILTI, 409A, treaty positions, estate & gift tax, pre-emigration, expatriation planning.
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Cross-border quarterback for family offices. Trust & estate analysis, advisor coordination.
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Regulation D, Investment Adviser Act, SEC marketing review, due diligence support, litigation risk.
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U.S. entity structuring, M&A support, U.S. market entry, fractional U.S. general counsel.
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FATCA program design, investor reporting, banker training, managed compliance.
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Payroll advisory, equity and deferred compensation planning, employment tax for cross-border hires.
Different Clients. The Same Expertise.
WHO WE SERVE
The U.S-Portugal cross-border challenge may look different depending on your situation.
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FAMILY OFFICES & PRIVATE CLIENTS
We bring the international perspective to your domestic team and help you build a a cohesive cross-border advisory.
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FUNDS & FINANCIAL INSITUTIONS
Portuguese institutions navigating FATCA, U.S. securities law, and American investor relations.
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AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURS
Building something in Portugal that aligns with Americans’ outbound tax and reporting obligations.
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PORTUGUESE COMPANIES WITH U.S. EXPOSURE
Portuguese companies hiring Americans, raising capital from U.S. investors, or expanding into the U.S. market.
PRODUCTS
Stay connected to the corridor.
MASTERCLASSES
Accessible, jargon-light sessions for Americans living in Portugal, people considering the move, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating cross-border life. Topics range from U.S. tax obligations for Americans abroad to starting a business in Portugal, investing across borders, and understanding what changes when your life becomes transatlantic.
We publish, teach, and convene around U.S.-Portugal cross-border issues.
WHITE PAPERS
Substantive analytical documents on specific U.S.–Portugal cross-border legal and tax issues written for the founder, compliance officer, CFO, or private banker who needs to understand the problem before engaging counsel.
REGULATORY ALERTS
Quarterly and monthly analysis of U.S. regulatory developments with direct implications for the U.S.–Portugal corridor: IRS notices, SEC releases, FATCA enforcement updates, and legislative changes affecting Americans abroad, translated into plain language for compliance teams, advisors, and investors.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM
American Entrepreneurship in Portugal (October 2026)
A full-day workshop for American entrepreneurs starting businesses in Portugal. Sessions cover U.S. tax obligations, corporate structure, reporting, Portuguese labour law, accounting, and cross-border compensation, with white papers on various subjects for a deeper dive.
MONTHLY EVENT
Café + Taxes
An informal monthly gathering for Americans navigating U.S. tax and cross-border life.
INSIGHTS
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Portuguese Golden Visa Funds: Four U.S. Tax Issues Preparers Should Not Overlook
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Using U.S. Retirement Accounts for Golden Visa Investments: Legal and Tax Risks
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U.S. Tax on Portuguese Golden Visa Funds: Unique Considerations for American Investors
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What the OBBB Means for Americans in Portugal
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The Dollar Is Down: What Currency Volatility Means for U.S. Clients in Portugal
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Tax Treatment of Physical Gold in the U.S. and Portugal
