Since emerging from the crisis in 2014, the Portuguese economy has remained strong. Even if the country, not escaping the general slowdown, suffered a slowdown at the end of the year. The growth... Read More "PORTUGAL IN GOOD ECONOMIC SHAPE
We thought it would be a good idea to do a little comparison between Portugal and Italy.
French citizens abroad are not eligible for the progressive exemption from the housing tax.
Increase in minimum tax rate and inclusion of alimony
Since January 1, several price increases have come into effect
Last October, the legislature passed the 2019 state budget proposal.
The Portuguese government wants to encourage its expatriates to return home
The National Assembly adopted on Friday, December 14, an amendment that aims to limit the impact of the income tax increase for French citizens living outside France.
Towards a simplification of the tax system for French people abroad
This term has a broader meaning than the idea of "center of economic interests" under French law.
The Prime Minister announced yesterday that Portugal will pay the entire debt to the IMF until the end of the year.
Moody's rating agency estimates that property prices in Portugal should increase from 7% to 8% by 2020.
Non-residents, i.e., French citizens and foreigners domiciled outside France for tax purposes and having income from French sources, are subject to special taxation.
Employment reforms have resulted in a stronger labor market.
Portugal has recognized the tax status of non-habitual resident, which allows to benefit from a special tax rate for certain income.
As part of the examination of the 2019 draft budget. The National Assembly adopted some of the measures in a report by Anne Genetet on the international mobility of the French.
Everyone in Europe has their eyes on Italy's budget, which seems unacceptable to Europe. But this week, much more discreetly, Portugal has released its 2019 budget.
Until today, the exit tax imposed a lock on entrepreneurs who exiled themselves to another country.
Portugal's socialist government pledged on Tuesday to achieve the lowest budget deficit in its history in 2019
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MANY BELGIANS MOVE TO PORTUGAL IS THIS THE END OF THE ELDORADO?
More and more foreign pensioners are living in Portugal since 2014. Why have these European pensioners moved there en masse? Why might this exodus soon stop?
In Portugal, the "non-habitual residents" - 23,767 this year - are mainly French, British and Italian. Living conditions and tax benefits
The LREM deputy, Sacha Houlié, denounces an inequality of treatment between retirees living in France and those living abroad who have been exempted from the CSG increase...
Lisbon and Porto residents are rightly protesting en masse against Airbnb and rising rents and house prices.
French citizens abroad are currently excluded from most of the tax deductions available to all taxpayers residing in France.
The LREM deputy Anne Genetet proposes to give them the benefit of this and to remove certain mandatory levies.
Far from Brussels dogma and French fiscal policy, Portugal's success is based on boosting investment and lowering taxes.
It is possible to receive your retirement pension even if you no longer live in France. However, it is important to choose the country of exile carefully in order to avoid double taxation.
THE RETURN OF FULL EMPLOYMENT IN PORTUGAL Minimum wage increase, tax on big business, revaluation of pensions... Lisbon dares to go against the economic dogma of the EU. And to the great displeasure of... Read More "PORTUGAL IS HEADING TOWARDS FULL EMPLOYMENT
The government will launch, as part of Simplex + 2018, a new "citizen card" for immigrants
MORE AND MORE FRENCH IN PORTUGAL IN 2017 The French are more attracted than ever to Portugal. They now form the 8th largest foreign community in the country. For the past few years, the number of... Read More "THE FRENCH MORE AND MORE PRESENT IN PORTUGAL
LIVING YOUR RETIREMENT IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY It is possible to receive your retirement pension even if you no longer live in France. However, it is important to choose the right country of exile in order not to lose your... Read More "LIVING YOUR RETIREMENT ABROAD
SOME TIPS FOR INTEGRATING INTO PORTUGAL You have spent a vacation in Portugal and have many beautiful memories. It is always a pleasure. To see that foreign tourists enjoyed visiting Portugal... Read More "INTEGRATE WELL IN PORTUGAL
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PORTUGAL, AN ELDORADO FOR FRENCH INVESTORS Portugal's economic dynamism is attracting entrepreneurs. Expatriation professionals, working with French companies or individuals, explain the reasons for this craze. For the past few years, Portugal has been... Read More "Portugal, an Eldorado for French investors
The French abroad will not be affected by the reform of the housing tax wanted by Emmanuel Macron. The Ministry of Economy and Finance has confirmed this in an answer to a written question from... Read More "French citizens abroad will not be exempted from the housing tax
We know the artists or sportsmen who go into exile in Belgium or Switzerland. From now on, Portugal must be added to the list. The French are today the first foreign investors in the Portuguese stone, declassifying... Read More "The French rush to Portugal is confirmed
Retirees who will be moving abroad towards the end of the year will benefit fully from the tax-free year linked to the implementation of the withholding tax. With the implementation of the... Read More "The tax-free year will benefit those who move abroad
Last week was held the Portuguese real estate and tourism fair. Entrepreneurs, retirees or younger individuals hope to get good advice to make a good investment. Portugal has not finished making the most of the... Read More "Portuguese real estate: These French people are looking for good deals
Some foreign countries can be fiscally attractive for French people who want to retire there. However, one should never forget that taxation is only the "icing on the cake". According to the... Read More "Some tips for retiring abroad
On this sunny morning, it's hard to make your way through Rua da Prata, in the heart of Lisbon. A bunch of Japanese pensioners are squeezed in front of the window of a traditional cannery, where the recipes of sardines... Read More "Portugal believes in the future again
Health and taxes, the grey areas of retirees French retirees who move abroad represent almost 10% of the total retiree population. Most of them do not do so for tax reasons. In... Read More "Health and taxation, the grey areas of retirees
Portugal has become the best pupil of the euro zone with economic growth at its highest, unemployment at its lowest, investments in permanent progression, a budget deficit which tends towards the... Read More "in 2018 Portugal continues its race towards full employment
Long plagued by the economic crisis, the Portuguese capital is getting a makeover. The building sites multiply and the purchasers, in particular foreigners, rush to benefit from the charm of Lisbon. What happens to the city beloved by the writer... Read More "Prices of renovated apartments soar in Portugal
We knew that the country had become in a few years one of the favorite destinations of French expatriates. As a result, prices are skyrocketing in Lisbon and the Algarve. The rush of the French towards Portugal is... Read More "The French rush to Portugal is confirmed
50.000. This is the number of residents installed in Portugal. The tax measures voted in 2013, the climate, the safety, the quality of life, the search for new opportunities... Portugal is popular with the French... Read More "Portugal, the French corner of paradise
According to the latest figures from the Agence Maison au Portugal on the Portuguese real estate market. The French craze for Portugal is now reaching new heights. Outranking for the second year in a row, the British and the Chinese.... Read More "The French are the first investors in Portugal
This tax on inheritance which makes the French flee The tax on inheritance. This tax has become a strategic issue for countries wishing to attract wealthy taxpayers from around the world... Read More "Inheritance tax, it is not good to die in France
French abroad: the government backs off on their health contributions
After years of recession and austerity, Portugal has found its way back to growth while modernizing. Here is a survey of the recipes that make Portugal... Read More "Made in Portugal is in fashion
The Portuguese Foreign Minister explains how the country, which was the weakest link in Europe two years ago. has successfully emerged from the crisis. Is there a Portuguese economic miracle? I don't think so. It is... Read More "Augusto Santos Silva explains Portugal's successful exit from the crisis
