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Considering a move from USA to Lisbon...

Hi, my husband and I are beginning to research our options for living abroad, and we’re very interested in Lisbon. We’re seeking information about the following questions. Of course, we’ve done a lot of Internet searching, but it’s hard to find reliable information. Wherever we move, we’d do it with the intention of eventually gaining permanent residence and making that place our long-term home.

- He’s employed full-time with an American company and may be able to work remotely from outside the U.S. Do any of you do this? Is it just a matter of getting the one-year visa, then renewing? Of course, we realize we’d be filing taxes in the two countries.
- I’m a freelance writer with U.S. clients. How easy/hard would it be to keep my business after moving?
- Can anyone recommend a lawyer, accountant, or similar professional who could give us definitive answers to these questions and help us if we decide to move?
- Is there anything else we should know? We’ve studied up on taxation, cost of living, culture…but we always welcome advice!

Thank you!

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