mobile homes in Algarve

[rbd421]

Originally Posted by canoeman

The interesting thing that the site you mention says "Some sites are open for 12 months of the year but may not be used as a permanent tax address – you may visit as often and stay for as long as you wish."

Which would suggest that you cannot be a Resident in Portugal and would be limited to a max stay of 3 months, and also would not be able to visit Portugal more than 183 days in any 12 month period.

The site I am looking at says, "Our mobile home site in the Algarve is open for 12 months of the year allowing you to visit as often as you wish and for as long as you wish, you may live on the mobile home site." I assume this is a different site.

[canoeman]

look at the FAQ

Residence laws for any EU country are the same, if you stay for longer than 3 months then you have to register Residence, which means that is your permanent/primary home.
For Portugal the Portuguese Tax office would consider you to be a tax resident if you own a home here at 31st Dec that they consider to be your primary residence whether you here 183 days cumulatively or not.

In the FAQ this site clearly states they cannot be used for a permanent tax address which as a Resident you would reguire.

If you don't intend to be a Resident or visit for more than 183 days cumulatively in any 12 month period then it isn't a problem.

So for anyone considering a mobile home it's not only the legality of park to check but also any statements like the one I quoted.

[rbd421]

Originally Posted by canoeman

look at the FAQ

Residence laws for any EU country are the same, if you stay for longer than 3 months then you have to register Residence, which means that is your permanent/primary home.
For Portugal the Portuguese Tax office would consider you to be a tax resident if you own a home here at 31st Dec that they consider to be your primary residence whether you here 183 days cumulatively or not.

In the FAQ this site clearly states they cannot be used for a permanent tax address which as a Resident you would reguire.

If you don't intend to be a Resident or visit for more than 183 days cumulatively in any 12 month period then it isn't a problem.

So for anyone considering a mobile home it's not only the legality of park to check but also any statements like the one I quoted.

Hi, I have checked the site and must be going daft as I dont see any of this in the FAQ sections. However, if we did move over there permanently we would be registering for Residency. I will make sure that we do double check all the things you are saying though and are grateful for any advice.

[canoeman]

Sorry it's under General Disclaimer

"Some sites are open for 12 months of the year but may not be used as a permanent tax address – you may visit as often and stay for as long as you wish."