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Licensed Portuguese advisory firm · Portugal
Independent Investments and Residency advisory services
Most Golden Visa firms act as distributors. They promote a fund and move on.
MFG Consultants is an independent Portuguese advisory firm.
We structure the investment and execute it locally in Portugal.
If you're simply looking to “buy” a Golden Visa, we’re probably not the right fit.
Portuguese Golden Visa
500K Fund-based residency through CMVM-regulated investment vehicles, structured for capital preservation, regulatory compliance or from €200K Cultural Donation route (GEPAC).
Portuguese Residency Visas
Strategic advisory for alternative residency pathways, including D2 (Entrepreneurs), D7 (Passive Income), D8 (Digital Nomads) and D9, tailored to individual and family profiles.
Investment Due Diligence
Independent analysis of Golden Visa-eligible investment funds, covering capital structure, risk profile, liquidity mechanics, exit scenarios, and alignment with residency objectives.
Property Advisory in Portugal
Strategic property sourcing and transaction oversight in prime Portuguese locations, including legal due diligence, negotiation, and closing coordination.
Post-Residency & Long-Term Support
Ongoing advisory for residency renewals, family reunification, compliance requirements, and long-term planning in Portugal.
Strategic & Market Advisory
Targeted market intelligence, investment reporting, and access to a vetted Portuguese ecosystem of legal, banking, and tax specialists.
About MFG Consultants
MFG Consultants is an independent investment and residency advisory firm founded in Portugal in 2012.
We have supported 500+ Golden Visa families, managed 2,500+ residency processes across 25+ nationalities, and assisted with more than €450 million in capital allocation in Portugal.
For investment-based residence programmes, we deliberately separate the two decisions: lawyers handle the legal process, while investment professionals analyse the investment.
Our work covers the Portuguese Golden Visa and selected European residency programmes, combining investment due diligence, legal coordination, banking and long-term residency planning within one advisory process.
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Why choose
MFG Consultants
Independent, Investment-Led Advisory
We are not promoters of a single fund or developer.
We operate with a curated, diversified portfolio of eligible regulated funds and structure allocations according to your risk profile, liquidity needs, and long term objectives. Our approach is analytical, not sales driven.
Institutional-Grade Due Diligence
Every fund we work with undergoes screening across governance standards, capital protection strategy, exit mechanics, ESG alignment, and Golden Visa compliance. We prioritise structure, transparency, and downside protection before projected returns.
Fully Integrated Legal & Investment Coordination
Residency strategy and capital allocation are treated as one framework. Our legal partners manage the regulatory process while we align the investment structure with tax efficiency, compliance, and capital objectives. You have a single strategic lead. We coordinate the ecosystem.
Transparent Fee Structure
One clearly defined consultancy agreement.
No hidden margins. No inflated intermediation costs. No misaligned incentives. Our remuneration model is structured to protect alignment and long term trust.
Timeline Discipline & Process Control
We operate with defined milestones, documented workflows, and direct coordination with banks, fund managers, and legal teams. Clarity, predictability, and execution discipline reduce friction and uncertainty.
Long Term Commitment
We do not disappear after subscription. We monitor fund evolution, assist with renewals, and guide clients through long-term residence planning, with permanent residence and citizenship assessed separately.
This is not transactional advisory.
It is structured residency and capital strategy.
How We Work:
A Transparent Process
a) Strategic Qualification
We begin with a focused consultation to understand your objectives: capital preservation or growth, liquidity expectations, family inclusion, tax exposure, and long term citizenship goals. We assess eligibility, timeline, and risk profile before any recommendation is made.
b) Investment Structuring & Fund Selection
Based on your profile, we design a tailored investment allocation within our curated portfolio of CMVM regulated funds. Each option is screened for governance standards, track record, liquidity mechanics, capital protection strategy, and Golden Visa compliance. No generic solutions. No distributor driven bias. Only strategy aligned with your objectives.
c) Legal & Regulatory Coordination
Our legal team manages the full residency process, documentation, and AIMA coordination. On the investment side, we ensure alignment between your risk profile, fund structure, and tax positioning, maintaining full regulatory compliance and cost transparency.
d) Execution & Application Management
We coordinate subscription, bank account opening, KYC, fund documentation, and residency filing in a structured and controlled process. You deal with a single strategic point of contact. We manage the stakeholders.
e) Ongoing Advisory & Long Term Strategy
Our role does not end with approval. We monitor fund evolution, support renewals, advise on portfolio adjustments when needed, and guide you through long-term residence planning, with permanent residence and citizenship assessed separately.
This is not a transaction. It is a structured residency and capital strategy.
FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Straight answers. No guesswork.
The questions we hear most from international investors considering the Portuguese Golden Visa.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Let’s discuss your objectives.
A private conversation about your investment, your family and what you want Portugal to achieve for you.
After speaking with multiple advisors, most investors end up choosing a local independent firm.
“Only Portuguese team that truly felt local. No surprises.”
— Michael D. - US
“Tailored strategy. Not a one-size-fits-all product.”
— Sophie N. - UK
“Clear explanation of the fund route. Delivered exactly what was promised.”
— Omar K. - Turkey
“Not a product pitch. Real investment guidance.”
— Lina C. - Brazil
“Clear, local, and independent. No confusion.”
— Carlos A. - Mexico