Portugal taxation in 2016
It is a time of change here in Portugal, with a new government, but in terms of taxation 2016 is not looking that different from 2015. The tax hikes introduced
Millions dodge Portugal’s tolls
A million vehicles passed through Portugal’s traditional tolls network during 2015 without paying, Via Verde spokesperson Margarida Cordeiro has announced. Of these, “more than 500,000 paid up voluntarily”, but the
Breakfast event offers State Budget tips
Businesses keen to learn the ins and outs of the 2016 State Budget are invited to a working breakfast on Tuesday, April 6 at Hilton Vilamoura’s Cascatas Golf Resort &
What will happen to your legacy?
Many readers are enjoying their retirement years here in Portugal; taking advantage of all the benefits living in the Algarve has to offer. You are reaping the rewards of all
Investor behaviour and opportunities
Most times in life when we are looking to buy something, we view falling prices as a positive factor. If we want to buy a new TV, furniture etc, we
The future of international financial planning
The debate has quietly raged for some time but now it is officially underway. Will the UK stay in or leave the EU? As with any complex issues, the implications
World growth for 2016 is expected to be the slowest in the last 25 years
Global growth, currently estimated at 3.1% in 2015, is projected at 3.4% in 2016 and 3.6% in 2017. However, due to the worst January start since the Great Depression in
Algarve hotel bookings up 8.8% in February
February was another boom month for Algarve hotels, with bookings up 8.8% compared to the same month in 2015. This translates into 45% of the region’s hotel rooms booked. Hotel
Over 5,600 foreigners choose Portugal due to tax benefits
Over 5,600 foreigners are living in Portugal after being wooed by the country’s ‘non-habitual resident’ tax regime, which allows any retired person in Europe 10-years free from paying taxes as
When will UK interest rates rise?
Analysts at the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) say worry about global markets and a weakening US economy will force the Bank of England to keep the UK interest rate at