The moving target of finance
There has been much discussion and finger pointing following the events that produced the so-called financial meltdown of 2007/08 and the problems which followed, but whatever the reasons and who
A tale of two leavers
Residence is a curious beast. For most countries, it determines what income and gains are taxable, and where, with many countries taxing residents on their worldwide income, and often gains.
New tax information exchange agreements
The UK Crown Dependencies have signed their new agreements with the UK to automatically exchange tax information. Portugal and Spain have agreed to strengthen automatic exchange of information on tax
Lagos council backs âno receiptsâ campaign
A campaign to do away with the need for market-farmers to issue receipts has now got backing from a local authority. Lagos council has âwholeheartedlyâ endorsed the bid by local
The importance of long-term relationships
Many British nationals have made their home in Portugal and when you consider the lifestyle and attractions, it is easy to understand why. However, there are some drawbacks. You have
âUnderwaterâ
PortimĂŁo Arena will be hosting the second Global Underwater Explorers conference over the weekend of December 7 and 8. The event, which is considered to be the largest underwater tourism
Is it worth the cost?
A client of mine was recently bemoaning his fate. It seems that he had just had a service on his expensive car that had set him back a considerable sum
Another 1,300 tax inspectors
The Portuguese government is stepping up its fight against tax evasion again, doubling the number of tax inspectors and investing in new technology. It is important to ensure that all
Tree of Love spreads happiness
Porches International Rotary Club will be holding another Christmas Market at Galeria Arte Algarve in Lagoa â and the popular âTree of Loveâ is set to return, bringing added cheer
Are you making the most of it?
Most of us are aware of and enjoy the benefits of living in the Algarve; sun, sea and fresh air are the obvious, but there are others, perhaps less obvious,