Lower taxes
Corporate tax around 13.3% (versus 19% on the mainland), and reduced VAT — including just 4% on tourist accommodation. More margin stays in the business.
Residency through investment · Azores, Portugal
Build a life in Europe. Invest where it pays off.
A European residence permit, a Schengen base, and a real business in one of the Atlantic's most beautiful island economies — guided end-to-end, in your language, by people who live and operate here.
~7 days
minimum stay per year
5 years
to permanent residence
13.3%
Azores corporate tax
up to 70%
regional grant co-funding
The opportunity
European residence, earned through a real Atlantic business
Portugal offers one of Europe's most flexible residence-by-investment programmes — and the Azores add tax and incentive advantages found nowhere else in the country. The rules changed significantly in 2023 and again in 2026, and getting the structure right is now everything. That's where we come in.
- A residence permit for you and your family, with minimal stay requirements
- Full Schengen mobility and a path to permanent residence
- Your capital builds an operating tourism business — not a dormant asset
- Access to regional grants and tax breaks that improve your return
Why the Azores
The same European residence — with better economics
A residence permit obtained in the Azores is identical to one obtained in Lisbon. The difference is what happens to your investment once it is here.
Regional grants
Non-refundable co-funding of up to ~70% for qualifying projects under the Azores’ own incentive programme — capital that de-risks your build before guests arrive.
A rising destination
São Miguel is one of Europe’s fastest-growing nature-tourism markets — whale watching, volcanic landscapes, hot springs — with year-round demand and direct flights to Lisbon and Boston.
A friendly rental regime
The Azores run their own tourism-licensing rules and were spared the mainland’s short-term-rental restrictions — a clearer path for hostels, guesthouses and rural tourism.
Low presence required
Spend roughly seven days a year to keep your permit alive. Live where you like; let your Azores business — and our team — do the work on the ground.
A long-term horizon
Permanent residence after five years and an eventual route to citizenship. A genuine European foothold for your family and your next generation.
What we do for you
One partner, from first question to keys in hand
Residency-by-investment touches immigration law, tax, property, licensing and operations. We coordinate all of it — and connect you to the right vetted professionals — so you deal with one trusted point of contact instead of ten.
Strategy & eligibility
We assess your goals — residence, lifestyle, return — and map the route that fits, with realistic timelines and costs.
Opportunity sourcing
Access to hotels, hostels, guesthouses and rural-tourism projects — operating businesses and developments — through our local network.
Structuring & partners
We introduce you to trusted immigration lawyers, accountants and solicitors, and coordinate the company set-up and compliance.
Grants & licensing
We help position eligible projects for regional grants and steer the tourism-licensing process from filing to approval.
Operations & management
Once open, your property can be run for you — bookings, guests, cleaning, maintenance — so your investment performs while you’re away.
One point of contact
Multilingual, on the island, and personally invested in the Azores. You always know who to call.
How it works
A clear path, five steps
Discovery call
A confidential conversation about your goals, budget and timeline.
Tailored strategy
We propose the route, the structure and a shortlist of opportunities.
Set-up
Company, banking, NIF and legal filings, with our vetted partners.
Invest & apply
The investment is made and your residence application is submitted.
Live & operate
Your permit is issued; we keep the business running and compliant.
Free guide
The 2026 Azores Residency & Investment Guide
A plain-English briefing on the current routes, the Azores tax and grant advantages, and what actually qualifies in 2026. Enter your email and we’ll send it to you.
Get in touch
Let’s talk about your move to Europe
Tell us your goal and timeline. We’ll respond personally within two business days with honest, specific next steps.
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Anjo Campestre provides business introduction, consulting and facilitation services. We are not a law firm; immigration and tax advice is provided by licensed professionals to whom we introduce you. Investment thresholds and programme rules are indicative, current to 2026, and subject to change. Nothing here is legal, tax or investment advice.