Do you still have bank accounts, or savings and investments, in the UK?
While British expatriates will open a local bank account in their country of residence, and look for new tax-efficient investment opportunities, many will also retain their UK bank accounts and
The cost of living longer
By making the lifestyle choice to retire in Portugal, you’ll want to make the most of what the country has to offer, hopefully well into the future. This may be
UK inheritance tax and domicile – what you need to know today
UK inheritance tax follows you around the world, since it is based on domicile, not residence. You could live in Portugal long term and still be liable for this legacy
Portugal’s non-habitual residence (NHR) regime – 10 years of tax benefits
You may consider moving to the Algarve for a healthier, more relaxed lifestyle. But Portugal also offers much wider appeal as new residents have the opportunity to enjoy a decade
Development bank director resigns
The Head of Compliance at Portugal’s development bank Banco Português de Fomento, João Martins, put in a formal notice of resignation at the start of June. According to ECO, he
Changes in the employment regime in 2022
On May 25, the government closed the discussion on the so-called “decent work agenda”. The diploma will be approved in June by the Council of Ministers. These are some of
Should we be concerned about inflation in Portugal?
Inflation has been climbing for months now, but we don’t need to read news reports to know the cost of living is going up. We’re only too aware with our
Portuguese Draft State Budget 2022 – what’s the plan?
The newly formed government, sworn into office by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and headed by Prime Minister António Costa, has released the draft state budget (DSB/2022). As the government
Novo Banco sells real estate portfolio for €208M
Novo Banco held, on average, a stake of around 75% of those real estate assets. Novo Banco has completed the sale of a real estate portfolio, mainly made up
Is it time to consider downsizing your home?
Portugal offers fantastic property opportunities in outstanding surroundings, so it is unsurprising that many Britons choose to retire to their own place in the Algarve. Whether you buy residence or