Everything you need to start and operate a business in Portugal. Company formation, NHR tax regime, D7 visa, banking, and EU market access guides.
Guide to opening a business bank account in Portugal. NIF requirements, best banks (Millennium BCP, CGD, Novo Banco, ActivoBank), digital options, SEPA access, fees, and non-resident solutions.
Guide to Portugal fintech regulations. Banco de Portugal licensing, payment institution and e-money licenses, EU passporting, PSD2 compliance, and crypto asset framework under MiCA.
Guide to payment methods in Portugal. MB WAY mobile payments, Multibanco references, SEPA transfers, credit cards, BNPL, and e-commerce payment options for businesses.
Guide to Portugal business laws and annual compliance requirements. Commercial Code, IES filing, Central de Balancos, statutory audit thresholds, UBO register (RCBE), and AML obligations.
Complete guide to data protection compliance in Portugal. CNPD authority, DPO requirements, consent rules, employee monitoring restrictions, GDPR fines, video surveillance, and cross-border transfers.
Complete guide to Portugal labor law in 2026. Employment contracts, 14 months salary, social security at 23.75%, minimum wage EUR 870/mo, dismissal protection, and remote work regulations.
Complete 2026 cost breakdown for starting a business in Portugal. Empresa na Hora EUR 360, accountant fees, social security, office costs in Lisbon, Porto, and rural areas.
Complete 2026 guide to registering a company in Portugal. Covers Empresa na Hora, Lda and Unipessoal Lda formation, NIF application, minimum capital, and Conservatoria registration steps.
Detailed comparison of Portuguese company types: Lda (Limitada), SA (Sociedade Anonima), and Unipessoal Lda. Capital requirements, governance, audit obligations, costs, and when to choose each.
Complete guide to Portugal corporate tax (IRC) in 2026. Standard 21% rate, 17% SME rate on first EUR 50K, Derrama Municipal, Derrama Estadual, Madeira/Azores reduced rates, and filing deadlines.
Updated 2026 guide to Portugal's NHR (Non-Habitual Resident) tax regime. 20% flat rate on Portuguese income, foreign income exemptions, IFICI replacement, eligibility, and 10-year benefit period.
Complete 2026 guide to Portugal VAT (IVA). Standard 23% rate, 13% intermediate, 6% reduced, registration threshold, quarterly and monthly filing, SAF-T reporting, Madeira and Azores rates.
Updated 2026 guide to Portugal Golden Visa. Fund investment EUR 500K, research EUR 500K, cultural heritage EUR 250K, no more real estate route, timeline, family reunification, and path to citizenship.
Complete guide to the Madeira International Business Centre (MIBC). 5% reduced IRC rate, eligible activities, substance requirements, EU state aid approval, and benefits until 2027.
Guide to Portugal startup incentives in 2026. Startup Portugal programs, Tech Visa, incubators, Portugal Ventures funding, IAPMEI support, Startup Lisboa, and the Web Summit effect.
Complete guide to Portuguese citizenship by naturalization. 5-year legal residency requirement, A2 Portuguese language, application at Conservatoria, dual citizenship, and EU passport benefits.
Complete guide to Portugal D7 visa in 2026. Passive income requirement (EUR 820/mo minimum), NHR tax benefits, SEF/AIMA application process, 2-year renewable permit, and path to citizenship.
Guide to Portugal Digital Nomad Visa in 2026. EUR 3,280/mo income requirement, 1-year renewable permit, tax implications, health insurance, and comparison with D7 visa.
