Article 17 of the IMT Code establishes that the purchase of properties intended exclusively for residential use by non-residents is subject to a fixed IMT rate of 7.5%, with no access to tax exemptions or reductions. However, the standard IMT rates may apply if the buyer becomes a tax resident in Portugal within two years of the acquisition or places the property under an affordable rental scheme in accordance with the legal requirements. In these cases, the buyer may request a refund of the difference in tax paid from the Portuguese Tax Authority.

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