The RNH, which allows foreign pensioners to benefit from a total exemption from income tax on their private-sector pensions, has come in for some criticism in recent years not only from Portuguese taxpayers, but also from certain politicians and political parties.
Portugal set a target on Tuesday of achieving a budget surplus in 2020 for the first time in 45 years of democracy, thanks to solid economic growth.
For several years now, the success of the tourism sector in Portugal has not wavered. This year again, Portugal continues its rise to the rank of the best destinations in the world.
Portugal's minimum wage will increase by almost 6 % in 2020, the socialist government announced on Wednesday. It will rise to 740 euros gross per month over 12 months from the current 700.
The tax reform for non-resident French citizens that was due to take effect in January 2020 has been postponed until January 1, 2021.
You've been thinking about investing abroad for some time now. Whether you want to buy a second home, or invest in property in Porto.
Antonio Costa, who has just been re-elected, unveiled his new government a few days ago. Unlike his first term, this time he should not be in possession of the majority, we explain.
Not a week goes by without you or us receiving information or a travel offer for Portugal. The country has become a tourist destination to be reckoned with.
The new government of Antonio Costa, has as its main objective to increase the minimum wage by 25% over 4 years.
Regressar program, the government changes the rules The government has just modified the Regressar program to broaden the universe of this public policy instrument. The aim is to facilitate access for Portuguese nationals wishing to return home.... Read More "REGRESSAR PROGRAM THE GOVERNMENT RELAXES THE RULES
We told you about it several months ago. The public portal info-retraite.fr has launched "Ma retraite à l'étranger". This online service enables you to receive and return your certificate of existence directly via the Internet.
Yesterday Sunday was held the legislative elections in Portugal to elect the new government for the next 4 years. Antonio Costa, the outgoing Prime Minister, was on the list for a second term.
An article written by Portuguese academics was published in the newspaper Público to note that the French language in Portugal is on the rise.
The French government has just published the latest Finance Act, which abolishes the withholding tax for non-resident French citizens.
On October 6, the Portuguese people will go to the polls to elect the 230 members of the Portuguese National Assembly and the Prime Minister.
Your parents or members of your family have moved to Portugal for their retirement. In order to benefit from its tax advantages. What about the rights applicable after the death of one of them.
An employment contract is a type of contract in which one person undertakes to do work for another in return for remuneration. Depending on the legal system, the notion of contract does not cover exactly the same things.
Labor Code in Portugal, what changes on October 1, 2019 The reform of part of the labor code in Portugal will have a direct impact on the labor market. Both for the... Read More "LABOR CODE WHAT'S CHANGING IN OCTOBER
September means back to work, and October means legislation. A new wave of legislation is about to be introduced that will have a real impact on citizens and businesses alike.
Portugal is home to tens of thousands of real estate agencies. Over the past 3 years or so, many French people have decided to try their hand at entrepreneurship in Portugal, and strangely enough, they all have one thing in common: opening a real estate agency.
Portugal was still in 31st place in the international Pisa ranking (2012). This organization evaluates every three years the achievements of 15 year old students in reading and science.
There are two schools in Portugal that are dependent on the French Ministry of Education. The first one in Lisbon and the second one in Porto. These two schools are very popular with French and Portuguese descendants for about 3 years.
On August 12, a strike of fuel transporters in Portugal began. The government of António Costa decided to put the country in energy crisis and these until August 21.
People wishing to settle in Portugal include retirees, students and working people. For working people, one of the most important factors in their decision to move to Portugal is whether or not they can work there.
Over the past 5 years, Portugal has become the favorite destination of the French. The country now attracts as much for its dynamism as for its cost of living or the charms of its tax system. The first consequence of this craze is rising property prices.
The list of "high added value" professions that give access to the RNH status in Portugal has changed. Professions such as psychologists, architects, designers or archaeologists are no longer included in the list of activities that qualify for NHR status.
Whatever the reason for expatriation, whether it's to gain professional experience, fulfill a dream or change one's life. However, at the moment of change, it's difficult to give up a national system as protective as that of France.
Alojamento local in Portugal has more than quadrupled in the last three years, from about 13,000 registered establishments in 2014 to more than 55,000 accommodations currently reported throughout the country.
To ensure the permanence of the matrimonial property regime, it is advisable for expatriate spouses to draw up a contract prior to the marriage, in order to precisely determine the applicable law and matrimonial property regime.
For several months now, we have been receiving numerous questions related to non-habitual resident status and particularly concerning double taxation.
We decided to create a FAQ with the 21 most relevant questions
You live abroad? Do you have some assets? Or perhaps you have children? Refresh your knowledge of inheritance.
Portugal continues its desire to make immigrants return to the country. The government has just announced its intention to offer 6,500 euros to emigrants who decide to come and work in Portugal.
Historically, Portugal has always been a country where its population left to immigrate to other countries. Since the 2007 crisis, this demographic decline has accelerated.
Portugal introduced non-habitual resident status in 2009. This offers the possibility of exempting your retirement pension for a period of 10 years. Provided you have established your tax residence in Portugal.
The Conseil d'Etat has just confirmed once again the exemption of non-residents from social security contributions, thus putting an end to a tax and social security dispute.
Borrowing terms for Portuguese people vary from simple to double, depending on the region in which they invest.
BUYING IN PORTUGAL IN 2019 MISTAKES TO AVOID You are planning to make your first real estate purchase in Portugal. Whether it is for a main residence in view of an expatriation project or for a... Read More "BUY IN PORTUGAL MISTAKES TO AVOID
Mistakes to avoid as an auto-entrepreneur in Portugal
Spending your retirement in Portugal has been very popular in recent years. Some 1.3 million French people are said to be involved. The main idea is generally to return to one's country of origin.
Since the broadcasting in several countries of television reports on the advantages of the RNH. Foreign real estate investment in Portugal is increasing. But investing in Portugal also implies questions about donation and succession.
REGISTERING YOUR CAR IN PORTUGAL More and more of you are choosing to make Portugal your tax residence, in order to take advantage of the many benefits the country has to offer. As you know... Read More "REGISTER YOUR CAR IN PORTUGAL A LEGAL OBLIGATION
The IFI, now focused on real estate assets only, has replaced the traditional ISF. This evolution has consequences for expatriates, as well as for impatriates recently returned to France.
Portugal is banking on ecological innovations, such as solar energy and floating wind turbines, to reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels.
SIGI BOOSTS PORTUGUESE REAL ESTATE Portugal pursues its strategy of attracting foreign investors. The government has just launched a new system of real estate investment companies. SIGIs are of particular interest to... Read More "SIGI BOOSTS REAL ESTATE IN PORTUGAL
What is the taxation of real estate capital gains in Portugal? In this article we will explain how the capital gains tax is calculated for a tax resident and a non-resident
The number of new local housing license applications in the municipality of Porto fell by 40% in the first quarter of 2019. Tourism in the city remains in very good health
Retired expat health coverage rules change July 1, 2019
Prime Minister Antonio Costa is threatening to resign if Parliament passes a law to raise teachers' salaries.
Porto has just been ranked second among Europe's most economically attractive cities by the renowned French agency Barne.
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