Economy & Finance

It was a dramatic start to the year for investment markets. We saw sharp falls, with markets retreating mainly due to two factors: China and oil prices. At our last

This is the third in a seven-part series on the self-employed in Portugal In 2015, there were over 700,000 sole traders in Portugal. Being your own boss has its advantages.

Many British expatriates do not usually think twice about holding assets or buying funds domiciled in the UK’s offshore centres. However, if you are resident in Portugal, there are tax

This is the second in a seven-part series on the self-employed in Portugal If you are a salaried worker (Category A) but do a sole trader job (Category B) on

One of the most important financial tasks you have as an expatriate is to plan how and to whom you will leave your assets. It can be a complex process,

How many companies do you know that have managed to weather the financial services industry over the last 30 years and continue to grow? Not an easy task, I hear

We all sleep better when we feel confident that our affairs are in order, and as we get older we think more about the legacy we will leave to future

This year, when you submit your IRS declaration for 2015, it will be much different than in previous years. With the new IRS laws, the way the Portuguese tax authorities

For the modern day investor, whether you are in for the long or short term, markets remain as uncertain as they were in 2015. Interest rates continue to follow a