Le contrat de travail est un type de contrat par lequel une personne s’engage à effectuer un travail pour un autre moyennant une rémunération. En fonction des systèmes juridiques, la notion de contrat ne recouvre… 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
Le Portugal pointait il y à encore peut à la 31e place du classement international Pisa (2012). Organisme qui évalue tous les trois ans les acquis des élèves de 15 ans en lecture et en… 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.
Le Portugal, à mie en place en 2009 le statut de résident non habituel. Celui-ci offre la possibilité d’exonérer votre pension de retraite pour une durée de 10 ans. A condition de fixer votre résidence… 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.
EXPATRIATION TO PORTUGAL, THE SALE OF YOUR MAIN RESIDENCE IN FRANCE IS EXEMPT FROM VALUE ADJUSTMENT At the time of your departure to Portugal, it is likely that you have not yet sold your property. Read More "EXPATRIATION TO PORTUGAL THE SALE OF YOUR MAIN RESIDENCE
You are about to sign a permanent contract in Portugal and you have questions about your pension contributions in Portugal.
The Portuguese real estate market is still going strong. In just a few years, it has become the new European Eldorado for French investors.
Portugal has been the preferred destination for entrepreneurs and retirees for the past 7 years.
It is now mandatory to file your French income tax return online.
Moving to Portugal, the TOP 10 best cities
Tourists, retirees, investors, self-employed entrepreneurs, surfers and hikers. They're heading for Portugal.
Retirees living abroad and receiving a French pension must complete an annual certificate of existence.
renting is becoming less profitable than buying in Lisbon. Against this backdrop, the French remain the leading purchasers of property in Portugal.
The government announces a historic result with seven months to go before the legislative elections, a public deficit at its lowest level since 1974.
Am I taxable in France if I live in Portugal? More and more people are asking the following question. Is my pension taxable in France, if my tax residence is in Portugal? Read More "AM I TAXABLE IN FRANCE WHILE LIVING IN PORTUGAL
PORTUGAL IS BACK ON TRACK! The austerity program under the supervision of the Troika resulted in a 78 billion euro loan that did not help. The young people were leaving the country, the... Read More "PORTUGAL RETURNS TO SAFE HARBOR
The 2019 list of the best countries in which to retire, compiled by Retirement Without Borders.
More and more French people are investing in Portugal.
The European elections are approaching, and Brussels fears a populist tsunami sweeping across the continent.
In 2017, Portugal broke records in terms of tourist numbers and revenue. It welcomed more than 23M tourists and 50M passengers at its airports. While... Read More "TOURISM BOOMS IN NORTHERN PORTUGAL
THE JOB MARKET IN PORTUGAL Portugal is a very popular destination for French expatriates. Proximity, living environment, economic development, tax advantages, etc. In addition, the economic situation of Portugal facilitates... Read More "THE JOB MARKET IN PORTUGAL
