More taxes proposed – aren’t you glad you left the UK
By BILL BLEVINS Financial Correspondent, Blevins Franks Already dubbed a “one man tax creation industry”, UK Chancellor, Gordon Brown, has announced the possibility of two more controversial tax revenue raisers.
For your wellbeing
Just Body Fitness is a thriving gymnasium in Lagoa next to Fatacil, on the upper floor of the business park. Fitness has always been a large part of the life
Portuguese fiscal numbers – What you don’t know can hurt you
By DENNIS SWING GREENE Once you have been registered and received your fiscal number card, do not be lulled into complacency. Incorrect identity information problems can create serious liabilities, as
It’s a gift!
Contributed by JOHN WESTWOOD Managing Director, Blacktower Financial Management Limited WITHIN THE last few years, Portugal has all but done away with inheritance tax (IHT), where assets are left to
A booklovers delight
Magna Carta Bookshop, the Algarve’s English bookshop in Alvor continues to thrive, with new ideas and products on the shelves every day. Already a point of reference for literary devotees
International estate planning
Contributed by Dennis Swing Greene International Fiscal Consultant, EuroFINESCO S.A. ONE OF the essential steps in international estate planning is to determine the domicile of origin or of choice of
Investing money and protecting your wealth
Contributed by BILL BLEVINS Financial Correspondent, Blevins Franks STOCK MARKETS are looking healthy at the moment and should provide good returns for those who invest wisely. However, not everyone is
Chill out with Chill Out
THE Chill Out restaurant has been created in a beautiful, quiet environment to offer homemade food in a relaxing, special ambiance. Good food, excellent live music on a regular basis
BUSINESS PROFILES – Holding the fort
By RUTH SHARPE ruth@portugalresident.com YOU COULD easily wander into the Fortaleza da Luz and feel you have walked into some kind of medieval re-enactment. The place is steeped in atmosphere,
BUSINESS PROFILES – Specialised sports therapy is here
Stuart Reynolds, sports therapist to the Algarve has arrived. Stuart, who has come over from England with his family and is now resident in Silves, aims to enlighten and make