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Portugal tax residency day rules

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Day tests

More than 183 days in any 12-month period starting or ending in the relevant year can establish residence.

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How days count

Count a full or partial day only if it includes an overnight stay. Do not apply an automatic include-both-boundaries convention.

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Other factors and exceptions

An available home showing an intention to occupy it habitually can establish residence with fewer days. Start, departure and return rules can alter the resident period.

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