Weekly Update 14th June 2019
GBP: Holding out for a hero The bane of Brexit returned to haunt sterling, as Conservative MPs set about selecting a new leader to have another go at extricating Britain
REITS – has Portugal missed the boat?
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) may have arrived in Portugal too late, according to a Portuguese law firm. Marta Pontes, a partner of the firm Uría Menéndez – Proença de
Timing is everything if you are returning to the UK
If you are returning to the UK after being resident overseas, early and careful planning can help make your move as seamless and tax-efficient as possible. We normally encourage relocating
Weekly Update 7th June 2019
GBP: Disappointing PMIs pull pound lower Britain’s manufacturing sector purchasing managers’ index fell nearly four points to 49.4 in May, missing the forecast 52.0 and the Construction Sector PMI also
‘Brussels IV’ and Portugal: How to ensure your legacy goes to the right place
If you have moved to Portugal, you should have taken steps to ensure that your finances and tax affairs are all set up for your life here. But have you
Is the eurozone periphery heading off the rails again?
Remember the PIIGS? It’s nearly 10 years since a debt crisis erupted in Greece and spread swiftly across the peripheral eurozone countries, unkindly labelled the PIIGS (Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece
How to make things easier for your family and heirs
Understandably, many people avoid discussing the practical implications of their death with family. But if your affairs are not in order, your loved ones may face unnecessary costs and delays
IRS 2018 – nº7: Taxable Income
Individual Taxable Income Declarations may be submitted in person at the local tax office (Repartição de Finanças), by post or over the internet. In all cases, the central reporting form,
Weekly Update 24th May 2019
GBP: Resignation of PM Theresa May After its second week of humiliation by the market, sterling enjoyed a slight boost early Friday morning following the much-anticipated resignation of PM Theresa
Six tips for protecting and growing your wealth
Today’s climate presents many challenges to both preserving your wealth and seeing it grow over time. With ongoing Brexit uncertainty, prolonged low interest rates and changeable tax rules, it is










