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Portugal, Italy and Greece: the newcomer regimes compared
Southern Europe pays new residents to arrive: flat lump sums for the wealthy, 7% for pensioners and 50% income cuts for workers. The right one depends on what the income is, not which country sounds nicer.
9 min read · updated October 2026 · Workers, founders, retirees and wealthy individuals choosing between Portugal, Italy and Greece, who have not lived in any of them recently.
What this playbook covers
- 01The comparison table
- 02Pensioners: Greece versus southern Italy
- 03Workers and founders: three different deals
- 04Wealthy investors: €100,000 or €300,000
- 05How these regimes go wrong
Plus 6 key numbers, 6 common mistakes and 5 questions to take to an adviser. Sourced from 6 official and professional sources, updated October 2026.
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