Off-Shores

Insights into what is involved in buying, selling & living in Portugal

Should I turn my rental property in an LLC

Should I Make My Vacation Rental Property an LLC? If you’re familiar with Uber, Airbnb, DoorDash, or Care.com, then you’re already well acquainted with the gig economy. This emerging phenomenon has gained a lot of traction in recent years as many people decide to make extra cash in new ways like food delivery or vacation home rentals. The gig economy has an anticipated gig economy of 17.4% by 2023 and doesn’t appear to be stopping anytime soon. Pair that with small business, which generates nearly small businessesof all U.S. GDP.

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Off-Shores and Trusts

To many people purchasing property in Portugal, either as a holiday home or as a permanent residence, can seem fraught with difficulties. You are in a foreign country with a foreign language, foreign laws, taxes and customs, and will rely heavily on your legal advisor or the sales agent to guide you. In your mind you want to be sure that you have proper legal title to your new property, that you do not pay any unnecessary taxes and that your investment is secure, not only for you but especially for your successors.

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