5 things to consider before you move to Portugal
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Authentication of documents through videoconference
On July 22, 2021, a legal regime regarding the authentication of documents by Notaries or other public entities through videoconference was approved. This legal regime is still waiting to be
How to retire to Portugal with financial peace of mind
Anyone recently retired or approaching retirement is entering a new and exciting phase in life. While some worry retirement will be boring, many embrace the freedom it offers. If you
Autumn makeup trends 2021
Where has the time gone? I can’t believe that summer is nearly over. I got a bit of a reality check this week at my local shopping centre. Woolly jumpers,
The cost of Covid – Careful tax planning has never been more important
The Covid pandemic has placed a great deal of economic strain on governments across Europe. New initiatives, such as furlough schemes and government grants, were introduced to relieve much of
The financial considerations of moving to and living in Portugal
There are so many benefits to living in the Algarve – the lifestyle, the people, the food, the weather, the stunning coast and countryside, the list is endless. And not
INE: Fall of Portugal’s economy 2020 “steeper than originally estimated”
The recession provoked by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 “was deeper than originally estimated”. Portugal’s statistics institute INE has published new data to show the country’s GDP fell by 8.4%,
Fiscal residency
The vast majority of foreign residents share a common trait: most, if not all, of their livelihood comes from outside of Portugal. Great confusion and disinformation abound regarding such income
Why retirement planning matters
Whether you are nearing retirement or it is several years away, it is never too early to start thinking about how you will finance your golden years. Even if you
Balancing the Chancellor’s books…could your pensions be affected?
The UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak, like his counterparts in Europe, has a difficult balancing act to find ways of raising revenue while keeping public support strong for the government. And