From “junk” to “A”: Portugal’s credit transformation and what it means for investors   Portugal has reached a turning point in its financial credibility. Once considered a “junk” borrower during the sovereign debt crisis, the country is now rated “A” by all the...

Portugal’s Tax Incentive Has Doubled Business Investment: A Proven Driver of Growth Portugal’s investment tax incentive has proven to be an effective tool in supporting private sector investment and promoting economic development. According to a recent report by the...

Portugal is now the 7th most attractive destination in Europe for foreign direct investment (FDI), according to the EY Attractiveness Survey 2024. A milestone that marks the country’s best-ever position in the rankings. This isn't just a statistical achievement. It's...

Portugal as a Global Platform for Investment and Business   Portugal has unique attributes that allow it to follow a different and, in many ways, more effective path. By combining consistency with responsiveness, the country positions itself more solidly in a...

Local Expertise, Global Impact: Oporto Accounting's Due Diligence Guides U.S. Investment into Portuguese Industry    In a significant cross-border transaction underscoring Portugal's appeal for international investment, Oporto Accounting, a leading Portuguese...

Setting up or expanding a business in Portugal involves several essential steps, and one of the most important is obtaining the Corporate Identification Number (Número de Identificação de Pessoa Coletiva – NIPC). Any company operating legally in the country must have...

How can a foreign citizen work in Portugal?  To carry out a professional activity in Portugal, it is necessary to obtain a Social Security Identification Number (NISS), whether the activity is self-employed (Independent Worker) or employed by a company (Dependent...

Foreign direct investment reaches record levels in Porto  Between 2020 and 2024, the city of Porto attracted 2.4 billion euros in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Technology and innovation, logistics and infrastructure, and tourism were among the sectors with the...

OportoAccounting is proud to announce the appointment of Carlos Araújo as Partner and Director of the Accounting Department. With a distinguished career spanning over 20 years in Financial Auditing and Accounting, Carlos has honed his expertise at renowned companies...

We are pleased to announce the addition of Diogo Espírito Santo to our Accounting Department. Diogo is a Certified Accountant with the Portuguese Board of Accountants (OCC), specializing in Accounting and Taxation. With extensive experience in digital accounting and...