For years, the "dead" were to blame. Now, they say, it seems to be the emigrants' fault. The phenomenon of more than one million ghost voters this year distorts abstention and may even "distort" the number of MPs per constituency.
Portugal recorded, in the third quarter of 2021, a public debt ratio of 130.5 % of gross domestic product (GDP). This makes Portugal the third country with the highest debt in the European Union.Â
r, was declared due to the worsening epidemiological situation in Portugal.
The government of AntĂłnio Costa has just announced the early implementation of some measures originally planned for the first week of January and other measures have been announcedÂ
In accordance with the December 1 directive, the new rules go into effect on January 1, 2022, just one day before the mandatory containment week, during which telecommuting is mandatory.Â
The Portuguese government approved today the increase of the Portuguese minimum wage to 705 euros and this from January 1, 2022. As well as the support to the companies for these increases, the executive indicated to... Read More "Portuguese minimum wage to rise to 705 euros in January
Portugal's foreign retiree regime, allowing a personal income tax (PIT) rate of 10 %, is one of the most damaging to tax competition in the European Union (EU), a study reveals. Read More "Portugal is one of the most dangerous countries in the EU for foreign retirees
A week and a day after the rejection of the 2022 budget, the President of the Portuguese Republic decided to dissolve the Assembly of the Republic and call for elections for January 30, 2022.Â
issolution of Parliament and the date of early parliamentary elections, after hearing from the parties and the Council of State.
It is a real blow that the government is going through at the moment. Indeed yesterday the state budget 2022 was rejected by the opposition and therefore not voted. The consequences of its heavy and forces the President of the Republic to dissolve the government.Â
As a general rule, requests to transfer school records to Portugal can only be made after September 12. Initially, the request must be made electronically, on the portal... Read More "Transfer of school records in Portugal, how it works
The 2022 state budget proposal makes several reforms to the IRS for young people (IRS Jovem), providing that it will be granted automatically, that it will cover income from self-employment and that it will be applied for five years instead of the three years initially planned when the measure was launched.
The Portuguese economy is expected to return to pre-pandemic wealth in 2022, with an expansion of 5.5 % helping to reduce the budget deficit to 3.2 % of GDP and the public debt ratio to 122.8 %.
School insurance in Portugal is free of charge for all students who attend the compulsory school system. In the event of a school accident, it offers protection and support in addition to that provided by the national system... Read More "School insurance in Portugal
The covid-19 period saw a flagrant decrease in the price of student housing, allowing Portuguese students, but also foreign students to find easy and cheap housing. Unfortunately for students in Portugal, the price of accommodation has returned to its pre-pandemic level.
If this information is confirmed, the nominal increase in the Portuguese minimum wage would be the largest since 1993 and the highest in 10 years.
AntĂłnio Costa during a trip to Vila Real in the context of the elections for mayors that will take place next month. To invite the young people to return to Portugal emphasizing that they "are welcome" and that they will have "more support" if they return to the land in Portugal.
The Minister of State, Economy and Digital Transition said that Portugal could see 5% economic growth by the end of the year, following strong third quarter results.
The new price lists of medical consultations change in Portugal (conventional regime ADSE), which define the price to be paid by the health subsystem and beneficiaries to conventional providers come into force today.
It's about time, since more than 1 year we had to make an appointment to access the different public services in Portugal, which had as a consequence to lengthen some steps. According to the decontamination plan covid-19 approved by the Council of Ministers the access to the different state services will be without appointment from today.
On July 22, 2021, the Council of Ministers approved a diploma that establishes the legal regime applicable to the realization, by videoconference, of authentic acts, terms of authentication of private acts and recognitions ("Diploma").
Businesses with billing losses equal to or greater than 25 % may continue to access recovery assistance until the end of the month in which there are pandemic-related business restrictions.
The development of technologies and social networks in a modern world has given rise to new business models, which escape clear and direct tax regulation. We refer to influencers.
The figures leave no room for doubt, even after a second reading. It is a sad truth, Portugal is cut in two, on one side in the overpopulated coastal cities and on the other side the interior of the country which is depopulating.
The beginning of July brings several novelties with the entry into force of measures already announced. This is the case of electricity, which will be more expensive for some households, changes in VAT on e-commerce and the ban on single-use plastics.
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.
A bug in the computer system of the Finance Department meant that the values declared by category B taxpayers with organized accounting were not taken into account, reports the [Jornal de NegĂłcios].
IF starting a business in Portugal or in any other country is a relatively easy decision to make. Closing a business in Portugal is a difficult decision and requires the completion of a few steps.
A few months ago, we explained how to get a social security number in Portugal. Today we are going to explain you how to get a user number in SNS.
If you sold a home in 2020, you will need to report it to the IRS so that the tax authorities can determine if your [capital gain is taxable].
More and more of you are interested in the taxation of cryptocurrency in Portugal. Portugal, which has been experiencing a boom in tourism for years, but also of foreign people coming to settle there fiscally to benefit from the status of non-habitual resident (RNH).
The Secretary of State for Tax Affairs, António Mendonça Mendes, said in an interview with Lusa that it is "expected" that the IRS refunds will start to be processed earlier this year.
Employees who have been laid off for at least 30 days have received the Lay-off during the lay-off period. They will now have to include it in their annual IRS return.
The IRS declaration for people receiving income on Portuguese soil is coming. For this purpose you have until February 25 to validate your invoices in order to benefit from the related tax advantages.
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]).
Applications for non-refundable commercial rental assistance will begin this Thursday, February 4, with payments expected to begin flowing to businesses in the second half of February.
At the time of the government's announcement of the containment measures, the Minister of the Economy announced that various measures were being put in place to support companies that would have to close as a result of the containment, except that the state coffers are empty.
Portugal has just been confined for a minimum of 15 days. This will enable the government to monitor the progress of the pandemic and adapt containment measures.
The regressar program, which aims to bring back to Portugal. People who have ,ïżŒ just been extended.
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.
The government is considering the possibility of covering part of the increase in the minimum wage through the state budget. This measure, which involves covering part of the single social tax (ISU), corresponding to the increase in charges linked to the 30 euro increase in the national minimum wage, will be financed by the state budget.
Aveiro, also known as [Little Venice], is a city loved by tourists, but it's also home to a digital test park.
If the 2021 budget passes in state, next year could bring new social support, wage and pension increases, and relief from the IRS.
You are about to start your new activity as an auto-entrepreneur in Portugal, however, before you can invoice your clients, there is a mandatory step that must be done in order to be in compliance with the law and the financial services.
One of the priorities when you settle in Portugal for tax purposes is to register with the Portuguese social security system. This operation must be carried out whether you are retired or active.
Social Security announced to open an extraordinary period for applications for support related to Covid -19 for self-employed and members of statutory bodies.
International double taxation is one of the main obstacles to cross-border trade and investment and to the free movement of people, goods, services and capital within the European Union.
Self-employed workers in Portugal without social protection can now apply for support under the government's Covid-19 measures.
The Council of Ministers announced last Thursday that the entire territory of mainland Portugal would return to an emergency situation from September 15.
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.
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