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Tom
Serta on Aug-2024
Initial Review
Service: Marriage registration and family reunification
Working with Nufar from Nufar Bar was a game-changer for my marriage registration and family reunification process. Once we got to Portugal, I realized I needed official documentation to declare my status, and Nufar handled all the paperwork and approvals smoothly. She explained everything so clearly that it made the process easy to understand. She gave me a realistic timeline right from the start, and everything was completed efficiently – even quicker than expected; the marriage registration took just three months! What stood out was how well she navigated through complex issues, always being available, responding quickly to any question with incredible patience. It was my first experience with a lawyer, and she made sure it all went without a hitch - everything turned out exactly as she predicted.
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Matthew
Cascais on Jul-2024
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Service: Moving to Portugal and dealing with taxes, finances and immigration services
Daniela at OTS - LCCV Law Firm was a huge help when I moved to Portugal, handling my taxes, finances, and immigration seamlessly. She was on top of everything, ensuring we met the tight deadlines for the NHR program before it closed at the year's end. Our regular phone calls were not only productive but enjoyable – she's got a great sense of humor that made the process less daunting. I'm no expert in tax matters, but Daniela explained everything clearly and provided spot-on tax-saving strategies. It was refreshing to work with someone so friendly, knowledgeable, and approachable; there wasn't a single hiccup with my documents or any part of the move.
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Kendall
Lisbon on Oct-2024
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Service: Hired Jessica as my immigration lawyer to move to Lisbon
I had a tough time dealing with two previous immigration law firms before I found Gaëtan's Smart Relocation. Jessica from Smart Relocation was recommended by a mutual friend, and hiring her as my immigration lawyer was a game changer. She knew exactly what she was doing, provided all the right information, and smoothly guided me through the entire process of moving to Lisbon, including getting my residency card. Her organization skills were top-notch! She is so professional and good that at our global American fintech company, we decided to make Smart Relocation our official partner for immigration matters. I highly recommend their services.
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Mo
London on Sep-2024
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Service: Applying for NHR, getting a golden visa and relocating from London to Portugal
I've been using Moviinn worldwide community for about a year now, and my experience has been really positive. I first got in touch with them when applying for the NHR, and Victoria was like my personal solicitor. She was on top of everything; we applied in December [2023](ct+tel://2023), and she managed to sort it all out smoothly. There were multiple conversations as we explored whether to register as a digital nomad or go for the golden visa. Victoria even handled all my banking details with care. Miguel also deserves a shout-out; we had an in-depth, 2-hour chat about whether to buy or rent land in Portugal, which helped clarify a lot for me. I've already recommended them to friends because they're that good – especially Victoria; she's truly a gem in this process!
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Orly
Vila Nova de Cerveira on Aug-2024
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Service: Buying a house in Lisbon
I've been working with Avi since last August to purchase a house in Portugal. He's been thorough in making sure we understand every part of the process. This is our first time buying property here, so I can't compare it to previous experiences. One thing to note is that things move quite slowly due to the local bureaucracy, but Avi has been patient and helpful throughout. I really recommend his services!
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David
Rehovot on Jul-2024
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Service: Getting passports and driver's license
I had a great experience working with Ana Sofia at ASA - Ana Sofia Alves - Solicitadora & Legal Consultant. She first helped me get my passport sorted out when I arrived in Portugal, which was so smooth that I didn't hesitate to return for help with my wife's passport. Ana was clear about the documents and costs from the start and kept us informed throughout the process. Now she's assisting me with getting a driver's license, and we're even discussing purchasing a house in Porto, for which she provided valuable contacts. She handles things very professionally, but what stands out is how she makes you feel like family.
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