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Testimonials

“We cannot recommend Raquel and ​Lighthouse Consulting enough. We are at ​the beginning of our move to Portugal and ​Raquel has consistently been available to ​answer our many questions. She is ​thoughtful and knowledgeable and we truly ​appreciate her expertise involving all ​aspects of our move. She is prompt, ​accurate, and has patiently listened to all of ​our concerns. Talking with her via video chat ​feels like we are talking to an old friend. We ​are looking forward to continuing our ​journey to Portugal with Lighthouse ​Consulting by our side!” – Kristie Contreras

“Raquel at Lighthouse Consulting is a ​true asset for anyone navigating the ​complexities of freelancing & tax in ​Portugal. Her expertise, dedication, and ​personable approach make her a guiding ​star in the consulting world. I ​wholeheartedly recommend Raquel to ​anyone seeking a reliable and supportive ​partner in their freelance journey.” – ​Samuel Rowe

“Raquel’s help was invaluable in our process of ​getting set up as freelancers in Portugal. She ​helped us brain storm the most financially ​efficient routes to take and spent time ensuring ​we understood how to use the financial portal ​here. She’s always on the end of the phone for ​questions and it has really given us that peace of ​mind we are on track! Reliable, and knowledgable, ​Raquel is a problem solver and an empowering ​advisor.” – Merryl

“Since moving to Portugal 1,5 years ago I have ​purchased a house, a car, employed a ​housekeeper and navigated the at times ​tremendously overwhelming burocracy incolved ​in such acrivities here in Portugal. I can say ​wholeheartedly that I would not have managed ​to accomplish any of these things without ​Raquel. She is without a doubt the most ​effective, knowledgeable, responsive and ​heartfelt lawyer I have ever worked with. (And in ​the last 12 years I have moved to four countries, ​bought/rented 6 houses and dealt with ​numerous lawyers) At this point I would not even ​think of signing any contract no matter what it ​entails without checking in with Raquel first. I ​cannot recommend her enough!” – Elisse ​Wassibauer

“Raquel has been a god send to my business and overall experience ​in Portugal. Her expertise in opening and running a business and how ​to do taxes has been tremendously helpful to my overall growth and ​ability to make a living in Portugal. Raquel is an expert and I know ​this because all of the advice she has provided has been data driven ​and thorough which resulted in my business succeeding time and ​time again because of her knowledge and dedication to her clients. I ​HIGHLY recommend her as a business consultant and to help you ​move to Portugal to open a business. She is truly amazing and I’m so ​thankful our paths crossed when they did. Thank you Raquel for all of ​your help!”

“Also, I have enjoyed your existing on-line course ​which functions like a digital first consultation. ​The ability to replay parts of the recordings adds ​value to the consultation. Normally, people would ​pay the same amount for a Zoom call that would ​result in a few handwritten notes and a lot of ​forgotten information. That is why I really enjoyed ​the “gift” at the end of the course!” – Steve H

“Raquel at Lighthouse Consulting is a true asset ​for anyone navigating the complexities of ​freelancing & tax in Portugal. Her expertise, ​dedication, and personable approach make her a ​guiding star in the consulting world. I ​wholeheartedly recommend Raquel to anyone ​seeking a reliable and supportive partner in their ​freelance journey.”

Sam – Freelance Graphic & Packaging ​Designer, UK

“Raquel is a breath of fresh air in ​the business world in Portugal. ​She’s resourceful, efficient, and ​very well in-tune with the needs of ​foreigners.

I was in dire need to incorporate ​asap and there was no way to do ​in less than 3 months as per the ​usual routes. Not only did she help ​me incorporate within a few days, ​she helped simplify the whole ​process afterwards.”- Jennifer ​Nava

“I would highly recommend using Lighthouse ​Consulting, they were an absolute godsend in ​advice when setting up a business, not just for ​cutting through the Portuguese bureaucracy, but ​pointing me in the right direction of unknown ​loopholes that would take years to find ​organically. They specifically focused on what I ​needed and put me in touch with the right ​people to give me the best possible start. They ​gave me advice on the best business structures ​and setups for potential grants and the optimal ​tax benefits. Not only did they help me with my ​business and very kindly educated me in the ​Portuguese culture and gave me great tips for ​unknown beaches and restaurants. I am a person ​who actually tackles business duties in my own ​hands, however using Lighthouse Consulting was ​the best decision, it saved me hours of work ​setting up the company and with the advised ​business structure it will save me thousands in ​the future.” – Alec Morris

“Raquel of Lighthouse Consulting has been an ​incredible contact and resource for me as I ​transition my life and business endeavors to ​Portugal. As a seasoned business owner and ​professional in the US I knew right away that ​Raquel had expansive knowledge of the legal ​necessities and best business practices in order ​to succeed in Portugal which is even hard to ​come by with consultants in America let alone a ​new country. She has an amazing reputation in ​Portugal and her friendly and energetic ​personality is an added bonus to her ​professionalism. Raquel is an expert in many ​fields and I look forward to working with her for ​years to come.” – Daine White

“In a realm where Portuguese people often don’t understand how things ​work, and even accountants disagree with each other, I am delighted to ​have found Raquel Batista of Lighthouse Consulting.

This remarkable woman, and incidentally busy mum, daringly quit the ​corporate world a couple of years ago and now uses her considerable ​experience in law and finance to help foreigners create and grow ​businesses. “I know from my own experience that starting and running a ​business is hard here in Portugal,” she says. “I love helping people get ​money-making ideas off the ground and onto the right tracks. I have even ​written a step-by-step guide on how to do it. If you want to take the leap ​yourself, I am here for you, just a phone call or email away!” In Portugal’s ​fiscal rabbit-hole, you need this sort of help. Going it alone is not for the ​faint-hearted. And resist employing a ‘cheap’ accountant as this can ​create an awful false economy in the long-term. Chances are, if they don’t ​charge you very much, you’re not going to get much value.”

Carl Munson

“Thank you for taking the time to introduce us today and all that! (…) ​seems great and we are super excited to get everything up and ​running! We truly are so grateful to have met you 😁” – Chad Henson

“Raquel was amazing, quick, reliable, and ​communicative. She made sure we were taken ​care of and understood all the nuances involved ​with doing business in Portugal” – Zain Lakhani

“It was a great pleasure working with Raquel! ​She is very kind and considerate with her ​clients. Raquel went out of her way to be ​flexible and coordinate Skype calls that were ​outside her regular working hours due to our ​busy schedule and the difference in time zone. ​I would definitely recommend her to anyone I ​know!” – Susan Evans

“I would say a big thanks ​to Raquel for all her help ​and great expertise she ​shared! With her ​assistance I would be able ​to open my business ​online, navigate through ​Finance Portal to learn ​various options related to ​taxation. She also helped ​me to apply for my NHR, ​NISS, and gave lots of tips ​and priceless advices. ​Raquel is not only ​professional and patient ​but also a fun person, ​making her exceptionally ​easy to communicate with. ​She is very committed to ​get things done ​successfully, always ready ​to dedicate extra time to ​providing answers via ​email or organizing ​additional Zoom sessions.

I would highly recommend ​Raquel and Lighthouse ​Consulting LDA for those ​who needed help with ​starting businesses and ​getting things done right ​from the beginning in the ​new country.

It would never happen ​without her help! Thank ​you again Raquel! It was a ​great experience!” – ​Tatyana Platitza

“Raquel, that conversation helped me immensely. ​I can’t thank you enough for your time, generosity, ​thoughtfulness, candor and professional ​information! I now understand what is it I need to ​do and the process and parameters and my ​options! Muito obrigada! I have been feeling so ill ​and upset over all of this… I think I’ll drink a ​sagres now to celebrate having this effective, ​productive and enlightening moment thanks to ​you❣️I love making progress and intelligence and ​understanding things.😊🍺 🇺🇸🇵🇹🙏”

“Raquel has saved me endless hours of trial and ​error navigating the confusing Portuguese online ​portals and tax system.” – Kevin Swindels

“Also, I have enjoyed your existing on-line course ​which functions like a digital first consultation. ​The ability to replay parts of the recordings adds ​value to the consultation. Normally, people would ​pay the same amount for a Zoom call that would ​result in a few handwritten notes and a lot of ​forgotten information. That is why I really enjoyed ​the “gift” at the end of the course!” – Steve H

“Raquel at Lighthouse Consulting is a true asset ​for anyone navigating the complexities of ​freelancing & tax in Portugal. Her expertise, ​dedication, and personable approach make her a ​guiding star in the consulting world. I ​wholeheartedly recommend Raquel to anyone ​seeking a reliable and supportive partner in their ​freelance journey.”

Sam – Freelance Graphic & Packaging ​Designer, UK