Free zones in Portugal, explained against the Commercial Register (Registo Comercial): which zones or special regimes exist, what they change about
Choosing where to base a company in Portugal can mean the difference between a standard regime and a special economic zone with its own rules.
The NHR tax regime closed to new applicants in 2024 and was replaced by the IFICI incentive; certified-accountant work is reserved to registered professionals. A company here is recorded in the Commercial Register (Registo Comercial), and the guides below walk through which zones or special regimes exist, what they change about ownership, tax and customs, and the trade-offs against a standard setup for Portugal specifically.
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