2025: Price rises in Portugal
The year 2025 begins with increases in several key sectors in Portugal, marking a continuation of the cost-of-living rises seen in 2024.
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Raising Portugal's minimum wage
The Portuguese government recently announced an increase in the national minimum wage (SMN) to 870 euros gross per month over 14 months.
IRC reduction in Portugal's 2025 state budget
Find out how the Portuguese tax system impacts businesses, with details of taxation, economic incentives and tax obligations in Portugal.
Automatic tax benefits
On September 20, 2024, the Portuguese Tax and Customs Authority unveiled its business plan for 2024, highlighting one key objective
International double taxation in Portugal
tax issues linked to international double taxation are becoming increasingly important for investors and companies operating on a global scale.
Portugal and growth: the economic situation in Southern Europe
In the European economic landscape, Portugal is emerging as a key player, drawing attention with its recent progress in terms of growth. A recent study conducted by the consulting firm Capital Economics for the… Read More "Portugal and growth: the economic situation in Southern Europe
RCBE: New rules and obligations in Portugal
A recent publication of Ordinance n.º 233/2018, dated August 21, 2018, has clarified and specified the provisions of the Legal Regime of the Central Register of Beneficial Owners (RCBE).
Antonio Costa, resigns
Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa announced his resignation after becoming embroiled in an investigation into corruption and illegal self-dealing. The announcement came a few hours after his chief of staff and… Read More "Antonio Costa, resigns
OE2024 tax proposals
Every year, the government presents its Finance Bill for the coming year to the House of Representatives. In Portugal, the debate and vote take place around October 30 and 31.
Teleworking in Portugal
In 2022, amendments to labor laws were made as part of the Labor Agenda and took effect on May 1, 2022, introducing new provisions in… Read More "Teleworking in Portugal
Portuguese real estate market holds up
This Swedish real estate crisis is causing concern among analysts, who recall the crisis in that country in the 1990s, which had led to problems for the financial system. What about the market… Read More "Portuguese real estate market holds up
Chega becomes Portugal's third political force
The Chega party is now considered the country's third political force, with 13.2 % of voting intentions in the latest polls.
Portuguese government presents its anti-inflation plant
The Portuguese government, through the Portuguese Prime Minister, Antonio Costa, presented the main measures to deal with the price increase
Portugal has the 3rd highest public debt in Europe
In the third quarter of 2021, Portugal recorded a public debt-to-GDP ratio of 130.5 1Q3Q. As a result, Portugal ranks third among the countries with… Read More "Portugal has the 3rd highest public debt in Europe
PORTUGAL IS THE 5th WORST HEATED COUNTRY IN EUROPE
The foreign press has an unfortunate tendency to always portray Portugal as a warm country, with 300 days of sunshine a year and a low cost of living, etc. Unfortunately, the reality is… Read More "PORTUGAL IS THE 5th WORST HEATED COUNTRY IN EUROPE
SUCCESSION IN PORTUGAL
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
PORTUGAL AN ECOLOGICAL COUNTRY
Portugal is banking on ecological innovations, such as solar energy and floating wind turbines, to reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels.
10 YEARS WITHOUT A SALARY INCREASE IN PORTUGAL
Prime Minister Antonio Costa is threatening to resign if Parliament passes a law to raise teachers' salaries.
PORTO 2ND BEST CITY TO INVEST IN EUROPE
Porto has just been ranked second among Europe's most economically attractive cities by the renowned French agency Barne.
PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS IN PORTUGAL
You are about to sign a permanent contract in Portugal and you have questions about your pension contributions in Portugal.
SUCCESSFULLY SETTING UP BUSINESS IN PORTUGAL IN 2019
Portugal has been the preferred destination for entrepreneurs and retirees for the past 7 years.
PORTUGAL BEST DESTINATION IN THE WORLD 2018
Tourists, retirees, investors, self-employed entrepreneurs, surfers and hikers. They're heading for Portugal.
TOWARDS THE END OF THE EXISTENCE CERTIFICATE
Retirees living abroad and receiving a French pension must complete an annual certificate of existence.
RENT OR BUY IN PORTUGAL ?
renting is becoming less profitable than buying in Lisbon. Against this backdrop, the French remain the leading purchasers of property in Portugal.
PORTUGUESE PUBLIC DEFICIT AT ITS LOWEST IN 45 YEARS
The government announces a historic result with seven months to go before the legislative elections, a public deficit at its lowest level since 1974.
PORTUGAL RETURNS TO SAFE HARBOR
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
PORTUGAL IS STILL AN ELDORADO FOR FRENCH PENSIONERS
The 2019 list of the best countries in which to retire, compiled by Retirement Without Borders.
INTEGRATE WELL IN PORTUGAL
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