Tax freedom day – how much of your income do you lose to tax?
Even if you are retired, you still face tax on savings, investments and pensions, not to mention VAT. Having paid so many taxes all your life, you will not want
Portugal with second highest increase in house prices
Portugal has almost topped an index of 60 countries experiencing increases in house prices, with only North Macedonia seeing higher. This is according to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
Portugal welcomes expats with friendly tax regime
From April 2027, changes to Inheritance Tax in the UK will see unused pension pots become subject to duties of up to 40%, with Income Tax also applied to remaining
Golden Visa 2.0 “brings more value to Portugal and makes more sense for investor”
An opinion piece by Fernando Ferreira, published in online news source ECO, suggests that the Golden Visa should not just be seen as a way of attracting capital but a
Portugal’s Foreign Direct Investment doubles in 16 years from 32% to 69% of GDP
Portugal’s share of foreign direct investment (FDI) is among the most relevant of the 27 OECD countries, according to a study. In 2024, the amount of foreign direct investment and
Portugal to invest €4 billion in ports over 10 years
Portugal’s Minister of Infrastructure, Miguel Pinto Luz, presented the government’s strategy for its ports for 2025-2035. The minister said the aim was to compete with Spain’s ports but admitted that
A marathon, not a sprint: the case for a long-term investing discipline
Successful investing is a marathon, not a sprint. When markets fluctuate, it can be tempting to buy and sell investments to avoid losses or chase short-term gains, but this will
Economy minister admits growth over 2% a tall order
Portugal’s Minister of the Economy and Territorial Cohesion, Manuel Castro Almeida, has admitted that the government’s target for growth of over 2% in 2025 might be difficult because of the
Scandinavia: a market of opportunity for Portuguese companies
The economic crisis in France and Germany, and the introduction of tariffs in the US, is forcing Portuguese companies to explore markets in Scandinavia. Companies are seeing growth potential in
What UK tax rises can we expect next?
As summer progresses, speculation is mounting over which tax measures Chancellor Rachel Reeves will include in her Autumn Budget. And it’s wise to look ahead. Some reforms apply instantly, leaving