Hong Kong
Portugal
Hong Kong vs Portugal
Complete comparison for your tax relocation
Taxation
| Top income tax bracket | 17% | 48% |
| Corporate tax | 16.5% | 19% |
| Capital gains | 0% | 28% |
| VAT | 0% | 23% |
| Tax treaty with France | Yes | Yes |
| Special regime | Taxation territoriale stricte | Incentivo Fiscal à Investigação Científica e Inovação (IFICI) |
| Territorial taxation | Yes | No |
Taxation territoriale stricte
Duration: Permanente (systeme par défaut)
Hong Kong ne taxe que les revenus de source hongkongaise. Les revenus de source étrangere, dividendes, intérets et plus-values sont totalement exonérés. Il n'y a ni TVA, ni impot sur les plus-values, ni impot sur les successions.
Incentivo Fiscal à Investigação Científica e Inovação (IFICI)
Duration: 10 ans
Successeur du NHR depuis 2024. Taux forfaitaire de 20 % sur les revenus portugais pour les nouveaux résidents fiscaux exerçant des activités à haute valeur ajoutée ou dans la recherche scientifique.
Cost of living
| Monthly cost (single) | 2 000 € | 1 200 € |
| Monthly cost (couple) | 3 200 € | 1 900 € |
| City center rent | 2 200 € | 950 € |
| Outside city rent | 1 400 € | 600 € |
Estimated total monthly budget (single, with city center rent)
Portugal is approximately 2 050 € cheaper per month in total.
Quality of life
| Average temperature | 23°C | 17°C |
| Safety | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Health index | 83/100 | 85/100 |
| Internet | 280 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Timezone vs Paris | +7h | -1h |
| French-speaking community | Small | Medium |
Settling in
| Residence permit delay | 2 months | 6 months |
| Company creation | 3 days | 5 days |
| Bank account | Easy | Moderate |
| Political stability | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Summary
Hong Kong
- Top IT: 17% | Corp. tax: 16.5%
- Cost of living: 2 000 €/mo
- Safety: 8/10 | Health: 83/100
- Regime: Taxation territoriale stricte (Permanente (systeme par défaut))
Portugal
- Top IT: 48% | Corp. tax: 19%
- Cost of living: 1 200 €/mo
- Safety: 9/10 | Health: 85/100
- Regime: Incentivo Fiscal à Investigação Científica e Inovação (IFICI) (10 ans)
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Disclaimer
The tax information presented is based on estimates from public sources (PwC, OECD, government sources). It does not constitute tax or legal advice. Tax rules change regularly and your personal situation may significantly affect the calculation. Consult a qualified professional before making any relocation decision.