The RNH, which allows foreign retirees to receive a full exemption from income tax on their private-sector retirement income, has drawn some criticism in recent years from… Read More "GOVERNMENT ADMITS IT WANTS TO TAX FOREIGN PENSIONERS
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 was just reelected, unveiled his new government a few days ago. Unlike during his first term, this time he is not expected to have a majority, so we… Read More "THE COASTA GOVERNMENT LOSES THE MAJORITY
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 this several months ago. The public portal info-retraite.fr is launching “My Retirement Abroad.” This online service allows you to receive and return your certificate of existence… Read More "PENSIONERS IN PORTUGAL FRANCE LAUNCHES A NEW SERVICE
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 other family members have moved to Portugal to retire, with the aim of taking advantage of the country’s tax benefits. What about the applicable rights after the death of one of them… Read More "INHERITANCE IN PORTUGAL AND SUCCESSION
An employment contract is a type of contract under which one person agrees to perform work for another in exchange for compensation. Depending on the legal system, the concept of a contract encompasses… Read More "THE DIFFERENT EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS IN PORTUGAL
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 going back to work, and October will be all about legislation. A new wave of laws is set to take effect, and it will have a real impact on citizens and… Read More "NEW HOUSING LAW IN PORTUGAL 2020
Portugal has tens of thousands of real estate agencies throughout the country. For the past three years or so, many French people have decided to come to Portugal to try their hand at entrepreneurship, and, strangely enough, they all have… Read More "FALSE REAL ESTATE AGENCY IN PORTUGAL, THE FRENCH 1st RESPONSIBLE
Not long ago, Portugal ranked 31st in the PISA international rankings (2012). This organization assesses the reading and… skills of 15-year-old students every three years. Read More "SCHOOL EDUCATION, PORTUGAL AS AN EXAMPLE
There are two schools in Portugal that are under the jurisdiction of the French Ministry of National Education. The first is in Lisbon and the second in Porto. Both schools are very popular among French nationals and people of Portuguese descent for about… Read More "THE PORTUGUESE SCHOOL SYSTEM
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.
Among those who wish to move to Portugal are retirees, students, and working professionals. For these working professionals, one of the factors that will likely influence their decision to move will be whether or not… Read More "SALARIES IN PORTUGAL IN 2019
Portugal has become the favorite destination for the French over the past five years. The country now attracts visitors as much for its vibrancy as for its cost of living or the appeal of its tax system.… Read More "REAL ESTATE PRICES EXPLODE IN PORTUGAL
The list of «high value-added» professions that qualify for RNH status in Portugal has changed. Professions such as psychologists, architects, designers, and archaeologists are no longer included… Read More "NHSR: LIST OF ACTIVITIES CHANGES
No matter the reasons for moving abroad—whether to gain professional experience or to fulfill a dream by changing one’s life—it’s still difficult to give up one’s home country’s social security system when the time comes to make the move… Read More "EXPATRIATION, ENSURING YOUR BACK
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 via email regarding non-habitual resident status, particularly with regard to double taxation. We have decided to compile a FAQ containing all 21 questions… Read More "FAQ ON NON-HABITUAL RESIDENT STATUS
Do you live abroad? Do you own some property? Or maybe you have children? Brush up on your knowledge of estate planning.
Portugal is continuing its efforts to encourage immigrants to return home. The government has just announced its intention to offer 6,500 euros to emigrants who decide to come 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 the “non-habitual resident” status in 2009. This status allows you to exempt your retirement pension from taxation for a period of 10 years, provided you establish your residence… Read More "WHAT TAXATION FOR YOUR RETIREMENT ONCE EXPATRIATED
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 television reports on the benefits of the RNH have aired in several countries, foreign real estate investment in Portugal has continued to rise. But investing in Portugal also raises questions about gifting… Read More "SUCCESSION IN PORTUGAL
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.
