
Portugal named as the Economy of the Year 2025
The respected British magazine The Economist has named Portugal as the “Economy of the Year 2025”, ranking it first among 36 of the world’s most

The respected British magazine The Economist has named Portugal as the “Economy of the Year 2025”, ranking it first among 36 of the world’s most

Portugal tightens immigration controls and prioritises highly qualified professionals. Family reunification rules become stricter – with exceptions for Golden Visa and Blue Card holders. Portugal’s

The Decree-Law no. 85-B/2025, in force since 2 July 2025, extends the validity of residence permits and documents related to foreign citizens residing in Portugal

Portugal’s Golden Visa programme has secured 3rd place in the Global Residence Program Index 2025, according to the Henley & Partners report. This ranking assesses

Real estate investment in Portugal reached €2.4 billion in 2024, marking a 51% increase compared to the previous year, with 81% of the capital coming

The State Budget Law for 2025 introduces a series of fiscal and tax changes aimed at boosting the economy and supporting various segments of the

After a comparative analysis of the visa programmes of different countries, it was concluded that the Portuguese programme is highly valued, even after adjustments to the golden visas and the end of the non-habitual resident regime.

Foreign investment in Portugal totalled 180 billion euros, with Greater Lisbon and the Northern region accounting for 72% of this total …

In 2024 Portugal stands out as one of the most attractive destinations due to its tourism potential. The third quarter is expected to be the period of greatest investment activity, driven by important markets such as the US and the UK.

Portugal is one of eight countries where the effective tax rate is reduced due to companies’ equity provisions, alongside Belgium, Cyprus, Italy, Liechtenstein, Malta, Poland and Turkey.

The Portuguese government has just announced the new draft law stating that they will continue to accept new applications for the Golden Visa until the new law terminating the program is published. This is expected to be at least 60 days away, most likely by the end of June.

The issue of alleged discrimination in the taxation regime of property gains obtained by non-residents in Portugal is not new and has been widely discussed in the courts because of the various disputes between taxable persons and the Tax and Customs Authority (“AT”).