Your trusted local Law Firm!
We help individuals, families and businesses settle in Portugal, with a local perspective. Operating throughout Portugal, we have offices in the Lisbon and Porto area.
Why Smart Relocation?
Our Story
We were born out of a personal relocation story, and a desire to help others get a better relocation experience.
Our Mindset
We're different from other law firms and services. We focus on support, not upselling. We're real people working for you as it was for us.

Our Transparency
As an independent law firm, we have no hidden costs, middlemen, or secret agendas.
Our Friendly Support
We make sure to make time so we are available when our customers need us! So, feel free to send us an email.
WHAT WE DO?
All the services you need to settle
smoothly and effortlessly, step by step.
Before You Move
- NIF Number
- Opening Bank Account
- Lease / Contract review
- Translation and Authentication services
Upon Arrival
- Utility and Telecoms contracts and connection
- Driver's Licence assistance
- Registration with Social Security
- AIMA Appointment preparation
- AIMA Accompaniment
Living in Portugal
- N.H.R. Status (Non habitual resident)
- Start as Freelance (recibos verdes)
- Company incorporation
- Portuguese nationality process

The very first thing to do is
your NIF REQUEST!
The NIF (numero de identificação fiscal) is your taxpayer number in Portugal.
It is required for many processes, such as opening a bank account, renting accommodation, working in Portugal, etc. It’s important to get it before your arrival.


Your personal moving assistant
We know what the issues are and how to resolve them. We take care of the details, so you can focus on the charge!
