Communication of statistical information to Bank of Portugal
Cláudia Vaz Póvoa | André Reis e Silva On September 17, the Bank of Portugal published Instruction 27/2012, which regulates the communication of statistical information to the Bank of Portugal.
All systems go for Swiss-UK tax deal
Bill Blevins The last potential obstacle to the tax deal between Switzerland and the UK has been removed. The landmark agreement does not need to be approved by referendum in Switzerland
Get to Know the Risk You Want to Take
by Raoul Ruiz Martinez With opportunities around every corner, whether it’s rental income, bank interest, bond yields, dividends or some form of guaranteed return … what is it you are
Tax treaties have a direct impact on you as a UK expatriate
by David Franks Many people have heard of double tax treaties, and some may know that the UK has an extremely sophisticated and large network of double tax treaties. But
Portugal launches tax hikes and re-enters bond markets
by Paul Beckwith Hoping to stem falling revenues due to a recession that is set to push unemployment to further record highs, and to meet budget targets set as conditions
Volatile markets
by Philippa Rowat Even by recent standards, the last month has been a volatile one in the FX markets. The reason for the uncertainty swirling around was the prospect of
It’s time not timing that reaps rewards
by Bill Blevins “Is this a good time to invest?” This is one of the questions wealth advisers are frequently asked, and the answer is “yes” more often than not.
EU BLUE CARD AND the NEW VISA FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS
The most recent changes to the Portuguese Immigration Law (n.º 23/2007, of July 4), governing the conditions and procedures for the entry, residency, exit and removal of foreign citizens in
CFC’s AND DELAWARE COMPANIES
One might think that a CFC is a dangerous carcinogenic substance found in toxic waste dump sites. In fact, CFC stands for Controlled Foreign Company (or Corporation, depending on your
More Tax Rises In Portugal
By BILL BLEVINS The writing has been on the wall. Although taxpayers in Portugal may feel they are already paying more than enough tax, some form of further tax rises