Our team of lawyers and international tax accountants design and implement strategies for expats relocating and investing from the U.S., the UK and beyond into Portugal and across Europe.
Moving countries is one of the most important
decisions of your life.
Without careful strategic planning across borders,
small mistakes can compound and lead to long-term
problems. Buying a house can affect tax residency
analysis. A tax structure designed in one country
can fail in another.
Tax, investment,
real-estate, estate planning advice - in each
country - are all pieces of the puzzle. Each piece
affects the others.
That is why you need a safe pair of hands.
FRESH Legal Group is not just another firm.
Founded by one of Europe most respected
international tax lawyers, we helped
thousands of expat families with
cross-border strategic advice, planning and
implementation of comprehensive tax, immigration,
real estate and estate plans.
Our team
of lawyers and accountants are qualified in 7
different jurisdictions, making us the
largest firm in Portugal focusing on expats.
We deliver advice with competence and empathy, with
a clear mission to make your expat or investment
journey a success.
We're expat specialists who understand that moving countries requires more than legal compliance—it requires strategic thinking, empathy, accountability, creativity and cultural expertise.
We don't just understand expat challenges—we've lived them. Our entire practice is built around the unique needs of international families and global citizens. We are a blend of local lawyers and accountants and expats working together in full synergy.
You don't need to find all the experts. We have them. We are the one firm who can get a Portuguese tax lawyer and a U.S. CPA working together on your tax planning and filing, a real-estate lawyer, estate planning lawyer and an immigration lawyer who talk to each other and optimizing the outcomes for you, within the same ecosystem.
We don't just know the rules. We also
know how to think, research and
innovate.
We create unique strategies, always
within the boundaries of the law, to
reduce tax exposure, mitigate risk and
accelerate residency. Many firms follow
us and try to copy our strategies.
As licensed lawyers and accountants, we're legally bound to put your interests first and we operate within strict codes of ethics. We operate from proper offices (HQ in Central Lisbon) that you can always visit, respond to emails within a day and are around to support you when things go well, but also if there is a problem. This isn't just good service—it's our professional obligation.
The combination of expertise, experience, and accountability that you won't find elsewhere.
Portugal, Italy, Spain, U.S., UK, Ireland, Israel, Ukraine
Tax, immigration, real estate, corporate, estate planning
Serving successful, ambitious, globally-minded individuals
FRESH LEGAL GROUP is a group of companies dedicated to supporting expats and Golden Visa investors in their journey, by offering cross-border advice that covers all aspects of the move.
The group includes:
A regulated Portuguese law firm
Operations in Portugal
Real estate arm
A venture builder
U.S. accounting firm
(Known Online as FRESH Portugal)
Fisher & Associados is a premier international law firm dedicated to guiding high-net-worth individuals, successful entrepreneurs, and globally minded professionals through strategic life planning — including global residency solutions and seamless relocation to Europe.
Headquartered in Portugal and regulated by the Ordem de Advogados (Portuguese Bar Association), Fisher & Associados is Portugal's largest expat legal advisory, operating under the FRESH Portugal brand. The firm also works through a network of associated entities in the U.S., UK, Spain, and Italy, enabling clients to navigate complex cross-border matters with confidence.
The firm was founded by Zeev Fisher, one of Europe's most respected international tax lawyers. A British, Israeli, and EU national, Mr. Fisher is admitted to practice in the UK, Ireland, Israel, and Portugal, and is also a U.S. IRS Enrolled Agent, authorised to represent clients before the Internal Revenue Service.
Over his career, he has successfully founded multiple law firms in Israel, the UK, the U.S., and Portugal, as well as a legal technology company in the UK, which he exited in 2020. Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Fisher is an active angel investor, mentor, and ecosystem builder in the tech sectors of both Portugal and the UK, participating in investor groups and advising start-ups and students at leading institutions, including Nova University in Lisbon.
Alongside Mr. Fisher, the firm has assembled a team of exceptional, often dual-qualified lawyers recruited from top law and accounting firms. This structure allows for specialised departments with deep expertise in tax, immigration, corporate, estate planning, and investment law.
The firm enjoys a stellar reputation, recognised for technical excellence, strategic insight, and client-focused service.
We work exclusively with successful, ambitious, and globally minded clients — entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and professionals who seek opportunity, mobility, and quality of life. Our clients do not invest in or relocate to Southern Europe for a lower cost of living; they choose it for cultural richness, business potential, and strategic advantages.
Fisher & Associados is built to serve that vision — providing the legal and strategic support that turns aspiration into reality.
In addition to the services offered under the Fresh Portugal brand, our global mobility team advises on Golden Visa applications in Portugal and Italy. Our practice covers complex cross-border tax planning, estate structuring, corporate advisory, and real estate transactions — all designed for discerning clients who expect precision, unwavering commitment to their interests, and tangible results.
We are known for thinking several moves ahead — anticipating complexity, building resilient strategies, and tailoring every solution to our clients' unique goals and ambitions.
Moving to Portugal can be an amazing decision or go very wrong.
Not only is the nature of cross-border issues more complex, but also different cultures mean different rules. In Portugal, time moves differently. Authorities have wide powers, and who you know and your attitude matter.
That's why you need a firm that has your back.
FRESH PORTUGAL is the largest expat legal advisory in Portugal. We help thousands of expat families and our mission is simple: to make Portugal feel like home.
Our services include tax, immigration, investments, corporate, and estate planning. Most importantly, we guide you through a new culture into your new life.
People move for a better life. We make it happen.
We help you optimize your taxes and defeat any changes to tax laws and benefit schemes.
Complete immigration services for Portugal residence and citizenship.
Comprehensive estate planning for international families.
Business formation and investment structuring in Portugal.
Real estate transactions and Golden Visa property investments.
We offer short half-hour consultations to expats who want to know how their income will be treated in Portugal. Our Portugal tax consultation covers people from the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, UAE, Hong-Kong and many other places.
Fresh Properties supports clients in sourcing real estate investments and homes for personal use, providing comprehensive real estate services for Golden Visa applications and personal relocation needs.
LX Launch is a venture builder based in Lisbon, supporting startups and entrepreneurs in the Portuguese ecosystem.
A U.S. accounting firm offering comprehensive tax services to U.S. expats overseas, ensuring compliance with U.S. tax obligations while living abroad.
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