Founder-Led Tax Advice for Expats in Portugal

You work directly with the advisor responsible for your Portugal-side position.

When a case spans Portugal and another country, you need one advisor who can take responsibility for the Portugal-side position from first diagnosis through the final Position Memo.

Taxbordr at a glance

Based in: Lisbon, Portugal

Model: Founder-led Portugal expat tax advisory for complex cross-border cases

Focus: Clear Portugal-side tax positions for expats with cross-border exposure

Telmo Ramos is the founder and technical lead of Taxbordr. He is a licensed member of the Ordem dos Economistas (Cédula No. 16379) and holds a Master’s degree in Taxation plus international tax certificates from Luxembourg.

Founder-led from first review to final memo | Built for complex Portugal-side and cross-border decisions

He trained at KPMG Luxembourg on EU treaty coordination, then moved to EY Lisbon to focus on expatriate and cross-border practice. That mix of institutional discipline and direct advisory work shapes how Taxbordr handles complex Portugal-side positions today, especially cases that need move-year planning, cross-border tax coordination, and IFICI application support.

Taxbordr was built so the person doing the analysis stays responsible for the recommendation, the memo, and the Portugal-side position behind it. He speaks English and Portuguese fluently. Explore our cross-border tax services in Portugal or start with the service that best fits your case below.

The Founder-Led Difference

Every planning call, Position Memo, and advisory sign-off is handled personally by Telmo Ramos.

defined-scope engagements with signed Position Memos you can share with your home-country CPA.

250+ cross-border clients advised since 2022 across 20+ countries.

Direct founder accountability from first diagnosis to final filing coordination.

Why a Founder-Led Portugal Expat Tax Advisory Exists

Founder-led matters because cross-border cases break when diagnosis, execution, and sign-off sit with different people. Taxbordr exists for expats who want the person defining the Portugal-side position to stay responsible for it from first review through final memo.

The aim is institutional-grade analysis without institutional handoffs: income-by-income, treaty-by-treaty work, handled directly by the advisor who signs the Position Memo.

The Team Behind Your Tax Position

Each engagement begins and ends with Telmo. You work directly with the advisor doing the analysis, while a lean coordination network supports implementation across jurisdictions.

We refer out what we don’t need to touch

If your situation needs only Portuguese compliance, we say so in writing and point you to a contabilista. We only engage when cross-border advisory adds value.

Founder-led accountability

Every planning call, every Position Memo draft, and every advisory sign-off is Telmo’s. There is no associate layer to delegate to.

Income-by-income, treaty-by-treaty

Every income stream is analysed against the specific treaty between your jurisdictions. This is how we find what generalist advisors miss. Example: when RSUs vest across a move to Portugal, we map each vesting period to the relevant jurisdiction and treaty rules before setting the reporting position. See related cross-border tax insights for practical treaty and regime examples, including US-Portugal treaty, FATCA, and FBAR, NHR to IFICI transition rules, and Portugal IRS filing mechanics.

We show the position we didn’t recommend

Every memo includes a modelled alternative with projected numbers, the counter-argument considered, and residual risk. So you choose with data.

We coordinate with your existing advisors

We coordinate directly with your private bank, corporate legal, and home-country CPA so your filings stay aligned across jurisdictions.

Your situation is unique

A short conversation is the fastest way to know where you stand. Each engagement is defined-scope: deliverables and timeline are agreed before work starts. Not ready to book yet? Explore our cross-border tax services in Portugal or read our NHR to IFICI, Portugal IRS filing guide, and US-Portugal treaty, FATCA, and FBAR for practical examples of the issues we handle.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our International Tax Advisory

Common questions from clients searching for an international tax advisor in Portugal or browsing best expat tax advisor Portugal reviews.

Yes. Taxbordr is led by Telmo Ramos, a licensed tax advisor registered with the Ordem dos Economistas (Portugal’s regulated professional body for economists), Cédula No. 16379, with specialisation in Gestão e Consultoria Fiscal (Colégio de Especialidade). The firm is a registered Portuguese entity (NIF: PT518006255).

Let’s talk about your situation.

Each client's cross-border position is different. A short conversation is the fastest way to understand yours.