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.
taxation
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.
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.
The ITM exemption scheme for the acquisition of real estate for resale
The 2023 State Finance Act (OE 2023) has modified the assumptions for granting the ITM exemption on the acquisition of goods for resale.
Criteria for determining tax residence
The criteria for determining tax residency are of crucial importance in the field of international taxation.
Mais Habitação Program: Lease and Local Housing
The Portuguese government has published a proposal for measures to modify the legal regimes for local housing and property rental
Euribor explodes, the consequences on loans in Portugal are tragic
The monthly payments of the real estate loans in Portugal will jump again not to say exploded on the contracts which will be revised next month, with increases ranging between 65 euros and 300 euros.
State Budget 2023: Tax Amendments
Through this account, we cover all categories, be it cryptocurrency, household income, social security, corporate, IVA, real estate, etc.
Tax benefits of the Madeira free zone
The European Commission's decision on the aid scheme granted to companies in the Madeira free zone - scheme III, which considers that the aid was granted illegally
Portugal has the 3rd highest public debt in Europe
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.
PORTUGAL TARGETS RECORD BUDGET SURPLUS IN 2020
Portugal set a target on Tuesday of achieving a budget surplus in 2020 for the first time in 45 years of democracy, thanks to solid economic growth.
AUTO-ENTREPRENEUR IN PORTUGAL, MISTAKES TO AVOID
Mistakes to avoid as an auto-entrepreneur in Portugal
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, an Eldorado for French investors
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
Some tips for retiring abroad
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
Health and taxation, the grey areas of retirees
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
Made in Portugal is in fashion
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
Augusto Santos Silva explains Portugal's successful exit from the crisis
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
Portugal's insolent growth
An example for Brussels It is not often talked about, but the fact deserves to be highlighted. From a very critical economic situation after the 2008 crisis. We are witnessing a discreet recovery, but noted as remarkable by many... Read More "Portugal's insolent growth
Members of Parliament discuss taxation of expatriates
In response to pressure from French deputies abroad, an information mission has been created at the National Assembly to examine the taxation and social protection of expatriates. A tax maintained for years... Read More "Members of Parliament discuss taxation of expatriates
The 183 days tax residence!
We often talk about the 183 days rule in France to be a non French tax resident and therefore not to pay any more taxes! When is it exactly? But be careful, this is only one criterion on the... Read More "The 183 days tax residence!