Has anyone here successfully obtained their NHR 1.0 without having a physical address in Portugal? I am needing to apply for my NHR 1.0 in order to manage some shortcomings with my GV investment and understand that to apply, you must establish tax residency in Portugal with an Portuguese address.
Context: Like many others, I applied for my GV through a real estate project but have yet to receive a response from the SEF/AIMA. This was a reality I accepting going into the program as I do not have plans to move to Portugal full time for 5-10 years. Unfortunately, some issues with my investment have come up, and I may now need to permanently reside in PT at the time of renewal. As exciting as this would be to actually move to PT, I would need to have the NHR 1.0 to avoid tax problems with my business otherwise it would not be feasible and may not be able to complete the residency requirement for my ultimate goal of citizenship.
I suppose I could rent a room to meet the requirements, but I’d prefer to avoid it due to the cost and the concerns of renting a flat I don’t really need that would just sit empty for a year. I still do not have my first residency card so not legally stay long term if I wanted to.