About

About Taxbordr and Our Founder, Telmo Ramos

Taxbordr combines documented Portugal-side advice, founder oversight, and coordinated filing support for international clients.

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Founder & Technical Tax Advisory Lead

Telmo Ramos

Telmo Ramos is the founder and technical lead of Taxbordr. He is a member of the Ordem dos Economistas (member no. 16379).

Documented advice, clear scope, coordinated delivery

He worked at KPMG Luxembourg and later at EY Portugal. That mix of institutional discipline and direct advisory work shapes how Taxbordr handles complex Portugal-side positions today, especially cases that need move-year planning, cross-border tax coordination, and IFICI application support.

Taxbordr is built around documented Portugal-side positions, defined scope, and clear responsibility for each part of the work. Telmo leads the technical review and signs Tax Position Reviews; the wider team supports Portugal-side filings, registrations, and coordinated implementation. Telmo speaks English and Portuguese fluently. Explore our cross-border tax services in Portugal to find the service that fits your case.

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The Team

Founder-Led, Delivered by a Team

Client Operations & Filing Coordination

Carol leads Taxbordr's client operations and Portugal-side filing coordination. She coordinates document collection, filing logistics, deadline tracking and operational handoffs across the agreed scope.

Telmo remains responsible for the tax position, scope and final technical sign-off. Carol coordinates the operational delivery of the agreed position.

Document collection and filing logistics for Modelo 3 IRS returns and corrections
Coordination of supporting records for foreign income, including Anexo J and Anexo L
Application logistics and deadline tracking for NHR and IFICI work within the agreed scope
Operational coordination of Tax Authority notices and reviews after the technical position is settled
Status updates and handoffs with the client, Telmo and, where agreed, the home-country accountant or adviser

Carol leads this part of the work, keeping filing delivery organised, documented and on time.

The Practice

Taxbordr at a Glance

Based In

Lisbon, Portugal

Model

Portugal-first tax advisory with founder-led technical review and team delivery

Focus

Clear Portugal-side tax positions for international clients with cross-border exposure

Why Founder-Led

Why we put the advice in writing

Written advice lets you see the conclusion, the facts and assumptions behind it, and the questions still unresolved. You can refer to it later or share it with another adviser.

Telmo Ramos leads the technical review. Where coordination is included in the engagement, the team shares the relevant Portuguese conclusions and records with the other advisers.

The Team Behind Your Tax Position

Telmo Ramos leads reviews, planning calls, and written Tax Position Reviews, working with a focused cross-border team that supports implementation across jurisdictions.

Process

How we work

The right service for your question

If you need a straightforward Portuguese return, we explain the filing service and whether further advice is useful. If the work falls outside our services, we say so and explain what kind of support you need.

Who is responsible for the advice

Telmo Ramos leads the technical review and signs Tax Position Reviews and advisory deliverables within scope, supported by a focused cross-border team.

Income and the applicable treaties

Every income stream is analysed against the specific treaty between your jurisdictions. Example: when RSUs vest across a move to Portugal, we map each vesting period to the relevant jurisdiction and treaty rules before setting the reporting position. See related cross-border tax insights for practical treaty and regime examples, including US-Portugal treaty, FATCA, and FBAR, NHR transitional rules and IFICI eligibility, and Portugal IRS filing mechanics.

Conclusions and alternatives

Where figures can change the decision, we compare the relevant options and show the assumptions behind the numbers. Every review explains the recommendation, material uncertainties and practical next steps.

Coordination with your advisers

When separately engaged for coordination, we work directly with your bank, lawyer or home-country accountant, with responsibilities agreed in writing.

Tax authority response support
Portugal-first cross-border tax advice
Cross-border country coordination
Clear written next steps

Client Voices

Taxbordr Reviews

I came in with two late Portuguese returns, an inherited apartment sale, and some embarrassment about having waited too long. Telmo was direct about the exposure, but never dramatic. The work felt founder-led in the practical sense: one person understood the facts, challenged the weak spots, and stayed accountable for the advice.

You deal directly with the person doing the analysis. No account managers, no ticket numbers. When my situation changed a year later, I emailed and got a straight answer from the same person who already knew my file.

Find the help you need

For a written answer to a Portuguese tax question, see the Tax Position Review. For return preparation, see the annual filing service. If you are unsure which service to buy, contact us before paying.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Taxbordr a registered tax advisory firm in Portugal?

Yes. Taxbordr is led by Telmo Ramos, a tax advisor registered with the Ordem dos Economistas (Portugal’s professional body for economists), member no. 16379. The firm is a registered Portuguese entity (NIF: PT518006255).

Who leads the work, and how is it reviewed?

Taxbordr assigns each part of the work through a focused team with named responsibility. Telmo Ramos leads the technical review and signs Tax Position Reviews and advisory deliverables within scope; the wider team supports filings, registrations, and coordinated implementation.

How does Taxbordr approach international tax advice?

Taxbordr uses defined scope, a written Portugal-side position, and named technical ownership. Telmo Ramos leads the technical review and signs the Tax Position Review, while the wider team supports filings, registrations, and coordination with home-country advisers.

Can I work with Taxbordr remotely?

All advisory work is delivered remotely: calls, document exchange, Tax Position Review delivery. No in-person meetings required. Clients engage from pre-move planning through post-arrival filing coordination.

What written document do I receive?

The EUR 500 Tax Position Review, including VAT, gives a written answer to your agreed Portuguese tax question, with the reasoning, assumptions, material uncertainties and next steps. A larger planning engagement may include a planning memorandum, with its analysis and deliverables set out in that engagement. Returns, applications and implementation are agreed separately.

Will you tell me if another service is more suitable?

Yes. If a Tax Position Review will not add value, we tell you before the call and refund it in full. If you only need standard filing, we explain the relevant service. Work outside our scope may be referred to another adviser.

How does Taxbordr approach complex cross-border cases?

Telmo worked at KPMG Luxembourg and EY Portugal before founding Taxbordr. The firm combines founder-led Portugal advisory with cross-border casework.

How is the work agreed?

We confirm the work included, fee and timetable in writing before starting. The Tax Position Review has its own scope; further planning, coordination and filing are included only when commissioned.

Do you advise on RSUs, stock options and executive compensation?

Yes. Taxbordr advises on executive compensation including RSUs, stock options, board fees, and multi-country equity taxation in Portugal as part of a cross-border tax position.

Where can I read independent Taxbordr reviews?

You can read independent Taxbordr reviews on Google Reviews.

How do I contact Taxbordr?

You can contact us by email, phone or WhatsApp to check which service fits. If you already know you need written advice on a Portuguese tax question, you can book a Tax Position Review.

Next Step

Get a written answer to your Portugal tax question.

The Tax Position Review answers your agreed question, explains the relevant risks and sets out your next steps. Further work is optional and agreed separately.

Book a Tax Position Review

EUR 500, VAT included, for the call and written review. The review fee is credited in full toward any engagement over EUR 1,500.