Becoming a Golden Visa holder does not automatically exempt you from paying tax in Portugal, nor does it make you an automatic tax resident.  That said, you will likely have to pay some form of tax in Portugal at some point during your investment. However, Golden Visa investors will benefit from Portugal’s fantastic tax regime and may even be eligible for certain benefits.  If Portugal is your main country of residence, you will be subject to the same taxation as Portuguese citizens on domestically earned income – i.e., money earned from employment, business, or rental profits in Portugal.  However, you will also enjoy the same perks as Portuguese citizens with regards to tax – this includes exemption from wealth taxes and certain inheritances, as per Portuguese tax laws.  Portuguese tax residents may also be eligible for the NHR status, as explored above.