Residency visa and family reunification
If one partner becomes a civil resident in Portugal, the other partner, as a third-country national, is also eligible for Portuguese civil residency under the statute of “family reunification”, even
Weekly Update 8th November 2019
Global trade hopes up and down GBP: Concern switches from Brexit to election For the time being, investors have stopped stressing about Brexit. The general election has taken over as
Weekly Update 1st November 2019
Voting for sterling GBP: Heartened by general election Only the Australian dollar had a better week than the pound. Sterling strengthened by an average of 0.5%, adding two fifths of
Is the German economy running on empty?
Portugal’s recent strong economic performance (GDP outpaced the rest of the eurozone in 2017 and 2018) is all the more remarkable given the difficulties facing two of its main trading
Portugal offers sun, sea … and tax efficiency
The Algarve offers great appeal for anyone looking for a relaxed lifestyle in the sun, but did you know you could potentially enjoy a decade of generous tax breaks –
Five things expatriates need to know about UK inheritance tax
Year-by-year, inheritance tax revenue continues to soar for the UK Treasury, with more families getting caught in the net. A record high of over £5.4 billion was collected in the
No deal and the options for British expats in Portugal
The likelihood of a no-deal Brexit is probably making the long-term dreams of some British citizens look a touch on the grey side, especially if their hopes were pinned on
Changes to the labour law
From October 1, 2019, new labour rules have come into force following publication of law number 93/2019, of September 4. The amendment to the Labour Law changes a wide range
It’s time in the market – not timing the market – that reaps rewards
Given current Brexit concerns and global economic uncertainty, we hear many people ask whether this is a bad time to invest. The simple answer is that it is not so
The 2019 affordable rental programme
The Affordable Rental Programme (Programa de Arrendamento Acessível – PAA) has been launched to enhance the supply of long-term residential housing at controlled prices. The initiative targets accommodations for individuals