Grants
Secure valuable tax benefits and incentives through national and EU programs with the advice and support of OportoAccounting.
Incentives
We support the preparation of applications for incentive schemes, as well as the attainment of tax benefits and incentives through national or EU programs. Our service includes assistance with the preparation and submission of the required documentation, guidance on eligibility requirements, and support throughout the entire process.
AI for SMEs Funding Line
The first application phase closes on 31 October 2025 at 5:59 p.m
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SIFIDE: Tax Incentives
SIFIDE (System of Tax Incentives for Corporate Research and Development) is a corporate income tax credit that allows companies to recover a significant portion of their Research and Development (R&D) expenses.
Businesses can recover between 32.5% and 82.5% of their annual R&D investment.
Because this tax incentive covers expenses arising from a company’s normal business activities—such as personnel costs and material purchases—companies are not required to make additional or extraordinary investments, nor to define or structure projects in advance.
Even companies that do not directly conduct R&D activities can benefit from a tax credit by investing in the capital of R&D institutions or by contributing to public or private investment funds dedicated primarily to financing R&D-focused companies.
Applications remain open yearly until the end of May of the following investment year.
SME CERTIFICATION
The SME Certification, issued by IAPMEI, confirms whether a company qualifies as a micro, small, or medium-sized enterprise under Portuguese and EU regulations.
This certification is essential for accessing tax benefits, public funding, hiring incentives, and support programs specifically designed for SMEs. It also helps strengthen your company’s credibility and positioning in the market.
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Inventives List
EUIPO SME Fund for intellectual property registration
EUIPO SME Fund 2026 supports small and medium-sized enterprises in reducing the cost of protecting intellectual property, through reimbursement of eligible fees related to trademarks, designs, patents and other IP rights. The programme is managed by the European Union...
Reindustrializar programme for companies affected by storms and floods
Reindustrializar programme (for regions affected by storms and floods) supports productive investment projects aimed at reinforcing the resilience and recovery of business infrastructure and productive capacity in municipalities affected by severe weather events. In...
STEP Business R&D&I Energy (co-promotion)
STEP Business R&D&I for Energy supports integrated research, development and productive innovation projects focused on the development, manufacturing and scale-up of critical clean and energy-efficient technologies. Through collaborative projects led by...
STEP Productive Innovation Energy
STEP Productive Innovation for Energy supports innovative productive investment projects aimed at manufacturing critical clean and energy-efficient technologies or strengthening and securing their value chains. In doing so, it contributes to the objectives of the...
STEP Business R&D&I for Digital and Biotechnology
STEP Business R&D&I for Digital and Biotechnology supports integrated research, development and productive innovation projects focused on the development, scale-up and commercial production of critical digital and biotechnology technologies. In doing so, it...
STEP Productive Innovation for Digital and Biotechnology
STEP productive innovation supports innovative productive investment projects aimed at manufacturing critical digital and biotechnology technologies or strengthening and securing their value chains. In doing so, it contributes to reinforcing strategic industrial...
Internationalization of SMEs for individual operations
Support for individual operations by SMEs aimed at business capacity building for internationalization through the adoption of advanced business strategies and increased integration into global value chains. Programme details Application deadline: 31/03/2026...
Productive Innovation: Low-Density Territories
Funding scheme supporting innovative, productive investment projects by SMEs located in low-density territories in mainland Portugal, aiming to increase competitiveness, innovation, exports, and qualified employment through new or significantly improved products,...
SIFIDE R&D tax credits
SIFIDE R&D tax credits are a corporate income tax incentive that allows companies to recover a significant portion of their Research and Development (R&D) expenses. Businesses can recover between 32.5% and 82.5% of their annual R&D investment. Because this...
