Back to the future for financial markets?
For a time back in 2008 and at the height of the global financial crisis, the world appeared to teeter on the edge of another Great Depression. The global financial
How will you be taxed in Portugal?
Now that the 2020 Portuguese Budget is in effect, what has and hasn’t changed when it comes to income tax, wealth tax, inheritance tax and NHR rules in Portugal? It
Will UK assets invite a bigger tax bill after Brexit?
In preparation for Brexit, most UK expatriates in Portugal have secured residence or put plans in place to settle before the transition period ends in December. But the planning shouldn’t
How to pay Portuguese taxes while abroad
If you live in a foreign country or are travelling when tax payments become due, there are two ways to meet your tax obligations: 1) direct debit or 2) bank
Non-Habitual Residents – the step-by-step process to get NHR
“Non-habitual residents” are considered to be individuals who transfer their residence to Portugal and who, at least in the five years prior to registration as a “resident”, have not maintained
Keeping your assets safe
Over the past few months individuals the world over have been taking unprecedented steps to keep themselves, their family and their community safe. Never before, in our lifetime, have we
Is time running out for tax-free pension transfers?
Understandably during this global health emergency, normal life has been paused while priorities have shifted. With all that’s been going on, it is easy to forget that the Brexit transition
Mayfly, barometer of my moods today
Several weeks ago, we looked at Stephen Spender’s poem which was impossible to read without “the lump in the throat” as it connected to the present tragic times. Such is
How the Covid-19 outbreak could boost Portugal’s long-term economic prospects
The outlook for Portugal and the global economy appears more uncertain than at any time since the global financial crisis. But there are reasons why Portugal’s prospects could be better
Investing for the long-term: Why time in the market matters
Aside from the devastating human impact, the coronavirus pandemic has affected economies and businesses everywhere, making this a highly volatile time for global markets. While this can be extremely unsettling