Short answer
Buying land in the Azores follows the same general process as buying a house: get a NIF, check the land registry and planning rules, sign a promissory contract (CPCV), then complete at the notary. The key difference is zoning: rural land may be agricultural or protected, so confirm with the local câmara municipal what you can actually build before committing. Rules vary by island and municipality, so verify current requirements with the câmara and a local lawyer.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules and amounts change: confirm with official sources.
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