50% of Portuguese live below the poverty line
The first year of the pandemic affected all European countries, but had a more negative impact on Portugal and its people.
Consumption
Portugal introduces new measures before Christmas
The government of António Costa has just announced the early implementation of some measures originally planned for the first week of January and other measures have been announced
End of mandatory telework in Portugal
Telework is no longer compulsory as of today, but is still recommended in Portugal. Four municipalities with an incidence rate above the limits defined by the Government are required to maintain it.
Average wage in Portugal up 3.3%
In 2020, gross monthly earnings per worker rose by 2.9 % to 1,314 euros, according to data published Thursday by the National Statistics Institute ([INE]).
What changes in Portugal in 2021
The State Budget for 2021 (OE2021) introduces 18 changes from January 1, 2021, ranging from minimum wage increases and pension cuts to the creation of new social assistance and a reduction in VAT on electricity. Let's take a look at what's changing in Portugal in 2021.
Portuguese government to launch StayAway
It's official: the Portuguese government will soon be launching its StayAway Covid application, designed to enable citizens to find out if there are any infected people around them.
Consumption in Portugal falls by 14 %
Last year, household consumption in Portugal was 14 % below the EU average, according to Eurostat data. This performance shows an improvement on 2018.
Register your car in Portugal rules 2020
As an EU national who settles in Portugal for tax purposes, you must register your car in Portugal as long as you are the holder of the registration certificate, the owner of the vehicle or the user of a vehicle that you do not own (for example, a family member)
How will the reopening of Vivre au Portugal Consulting go?
At last we're going to be able to reopen our offices in Porto and Esmoriz and resume "normal" activity, even though during this long period of confinement we've managed, despite a few difficulties, to finalize and continue our work and see our dossiers through to completion.
deconfinement phases begin on May 4
We spoke to you about it a few days ago in an article, the government has just communicated on the progress of the deconfinement which should if all goes well begin on May 4.
Without IBAN the Portuguese social security will not pay the aid linked to covid-19
Since the beginning of the quarantine, the government and the social security system have put in place different aids for companies and employees who have seen their activity stopped since the beginning of the containment.
THE GOVERNMENT SETS THE PRICE OF GAS IN PORTUGAL
Since the beginning of the containment, we have noticed that some people have taken advantage of this situation to increase their margins, even to the point of increasing the price of gas in Portugal.
OBTAIN A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER IN PORTUGAL
The first thing to do when you set up your main residence and therefore your tax residence in Portugal is to register with the Portuguese health service. If you are employed by a local company, you do not need to worry about this, your employer will take care of registering you with the social security. However, for your children and your spouse, you will have to do it yourself.
PORTUGAL IS THE 5th WORST HEATED COUNTRY IN EUROPE
The foreign press has the unfortunate tendency to always present Portugal as a warm country, offering 300 days of sunshine a year, where the cost of living is low, etc. Unfortunately, the reality is very different.
PORTUGAL VOTED BEST RETIREMENT DESTINATION IN THE WORLD IN 2020
Portugal has been voted by [International Living magazine] as the best destination for retirees to live in 2020, a result of the Global Retirement Index study, which each year lists the countries that offer the best living conditions for retirees to enjoy retirement.
PORTUGAL WILL REIMBURSE IUC OF IMPORTED CARS
The year 2020 starts strong for the Portuguese government, as the tax administration has reluctantly decided to reform the way of calculating the IUC for vehicles imported by Portuguese citizens or foreigners.
PORTUGAL STILL ON TOP OF THE PODIUM
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.
SALARY INCREASES BY 6% IN 2020
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.
SCHOOL EDUCATION, PORTUGAL AS AN EXAMPLE
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.
THE PORTUGUESE SCHOOL SYSTEM
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.
STRIKE OF FUEL TRANSPORTERS IN PORTUGAL
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.
SALARIES IN PORTUGAL IN 2019
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.
EXPATRIATION, ENSURING YOUR BACK
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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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.
HOW LONG CAN A PORTUGUESE BORROWER BORROW IN 2019?
Borrowing terms for Portuguese people vary from simple to double, depending on the region in which they invest.
AUTO-ENTREPRENEUR IN PORTUGAL, MISTAKES TO AVOID
Mistakes to avoid as an auto-entrepreneur in Portugal
REGISTER YOUR CAR IN PORTUGAL A LEGAL OBLIGATION
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
PORTUGAL AN ECOLOGICAL COUNTRY
Portugal is banking on ecological innovations, such as solar power and floating wind turbines, to reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels.
PORTUGAL BEST DESTINATION IN THE WORLD 2018
Tourists, retirees, investors, self-employed entrepreneurs, surfers and hikers. They're heading for Portugal.
THE JOB MARKET IN PORTUGAL
THE PORTUGUESE JOB MARKET Portugal is a popular destination for French expatriates. Proximity, quality of life, economic development, tax advantages, etc. What's more, Portugal's economic situation makes it... Read More "THE JOB MARKET IN PORTUGAL
SIMPLEX + 2018
The government will launch, as part of Simplex + 2018, a new "citizen card" for immigrants
FITTING IN WELL IN PORTUGAL
A FEW TIPS FOR INTEGRATING INTO PORTUGAL You've spent a vacation in Portugal and have many fond memories. It's always a pleasure. To see that foreign tourists have enjoyed visiting... Read More "FITTING IN WELL IN PORTUGAL
Health and taxation, the grey areas of retirees
Health and tax, the grey areas of retirees French retirees who move abroad represent almost 10% of the total retired population. Most of them do not do so for tax reasons. In... Read More "Health and taxation, the grey areas of retirees
Made in Portugal is in fashion
After years of recession and austerity, Portugal is back on the path to growth and modernization. Here's a look at the recipes that have made... Read More "Made in Portugal is in fashion