ERG Legal & Family Office

ERG Legal & Family Office is a Lisbon-based law firm that has been serving clients since 2000 with proven success in immigration and investment matters. The firm positions itself as a new kind of law firm in a challenging and constantly changing market, helping clients overcome their most complex legal issues with consistency, patience, and professionalism. The firm is led by founder and managing partner Rui Assis Passos, who brings over 20 years of experience as a lawyer with extensive expertise in dealing with foreign clients, particularly in tax, estate planning, and immigration matters. The team includes senior lawyers Frederico Patinha and Luís Costa Nogueira (with 10+ years in corporate and immigration law), lawyer Joana Sal Monteiro (immigration, litigation, and corporate), and head of paralegals Guilherme Tita Almeida. Core practice areas include: • Golden Visa: Expert guidance through the complex application pathway, ensuring compliance with local regulations. Tailored advice on compliant and qualifying investments and the benefits of obtaining residency • Alternative Immigration Visas: D7 (passive income), D2 (entrepreneur), Digital Nomad Visa, and other pathways for entrepreneurs, remote workers, retirees, and financially independent individuals • Tax Planning: Development of tailored tax solutions to minimize liabilities and optimize benefits, including analysis of each client's unique situation and navigation of complex tax issues • Succession Planning: Well-structured succession plans to ensure continuity and preserve wealth through generations, with clear transition strategies for family assets • Corporate Law: Company incorporation, mergers and acquisitions, contract drafting, regulatory compliance, and governance advice ERG also operates a Family Office division providing property management services, concierge services, and wealth management for clients seeking comprehensive lifestyle support in Portugal. They offer specialized services for cryptocurrency holders looking to establish in Portugal and benefit from applicable tax exemptions. The firm provides personalized guidance on eligibility requirements, documentation, and the strategic advantages of each visa pathway, walking clients through each step of the process with undivided attention.