# nextStep

> nextStep is a boutique legal and relocation practice in Faro, Portugal, for LGBTQIA+ individuals and families moving to Portugal. It handles immigration and visas, real estate and investment, relocation paperwork, family and personal law, employment and business, and introductions to LGBTQIA+ communities. Consultations are confidential and protected by attorney-client privilege. The site is in English and Portuguese.

## Contact
- Office: Largo de São Luís, nº11 C, 4ºD, 8000-143 Faro, Portugal
- Email: hello@nextstep.com.pt
- Phone and WhatsApp: +351 934 229 144
- Hours: available 24/7 by appointment, across time zones
- Book a consultation: https://nextstep.com.pt/#contact

## Services
- Immigration & visas: Golden Visa, D7 passive-income visa, Digital Nomad visa, family reunification, residence permits, citizenship.
- Real estate & investment: property due diligence, purchase contracts, investment structuring, tax planning.
- Relocation concierge: NIF tax number, social security, bank account, healthcare (SNS), driving licence exchange, school enrolment.
- Family & personal law: marriage recognition, adoption, parental rights, divorce and custody, estate planning, including LGBTQIA+ and cross-border family law.
- Employment & business: work permits, employment contracts, company formation, commercial law.
- Community connection: introductions to LGBTQIA+ organisations, expat networks and local resources.

## Where clients settle
Lisbon (including Cascais and Sintra), Porto, and the Algarve (Faro, Tavira, Lagos, Quinta do Lago, Portimão).

## Why Portugal for LGBTQIA+ families
- The Constitution (Article 13) prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.
- Same-sex marriage has been legal since 2010; same-sex couples have had full adoption rights since 2016.
- Legal gender recognition without medical requirements since 2018.

## Pages (English; Portuguese versions under /pt/)
- Home: https://nextstep.com.pt/ (Portuguese: https://nextstep.com.pt/pt/)
- Privacy policy: https://nextstep.com.pt/privacy-policy
- Terms of service: https://nextstep.com.pt/terms-of-service
- Legal disclaimer: https://nextstep.com.pt/legal-disclaimer

## Notes
nextStep is a consultancy service owned by a registered legal practice in Portugal. The website gives general information only and is not legal advice; every case needs an individual consultation.