Taking your UK pension in Portugal – the tax implications
Research the pros and cons of each option, including the tax implications – retiring in Portugal involves navigating two different tax regimes and how they interact. How UK pensions are
Portugal’s Golden Visa is going digital — and processing is finally improving
That position now appears to be improving. Portugal’s immigration authority, AIMA, has introduced a digital portal that is gradually streamlining renewals and several administrative steps within the residency process. While
Managing your investments when living in Portugal
Beyond the convenience of one financial planning exercise, each element is connected. How you structure your assets can influence your tax position, who can receive them on your death, and
Portuguese companies remain confident for 2026
Despite technological challenges, Portugal remains resilient and companies are looking forward to 2026 with confidence. At the event ‘Looking at 2026 – Prospects in Debate’, organised by the American Chamber
Legal framework of immigration in Portugal: administrative reorganisation and new control measures
After almost a year and a half of discussion – including a rejection by the Constitutional Court – the Immigration Law was amended by Law No. 61/2025 of October 22,
Portugal tax in 2026
A new proposal is being debated in parliament on reducing rental income tax rates for landlords (except short-term lets), as well as an exemption from capital gains tax when the
Bank deposits in Portugal exceed €200 billion for first time
Portugal’s banks have never been so awash with money from savings in deposit accounts as they are now. The amount of money plowed into savings accounts increased 4.5% in 2025.
Portugal’s presidential election: what changes, what doesn’t
Portugal heads into a runoff on February 8. As with any election, it brings a bit more attention to topics like immigration, the economy, and the country’s overall direction. For
Portugal’s economy outperforms peers
Portugal once again stood out among the eurozone’s top-performing economies in the last quarter of 2025. Portugal saw its economy grow by 0.8% in 4Q – over double the eurozone’s
“Portugal is in fashion”: PM says world’s eyes are on the country
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has described Portugal as a country that “is in fashion” and is catching the attention of countries across the globe. Speaking at the launch of the