Expanding a business in Europe often comes with challenges, particularly when it comes to protecting innovation. Intellectual property is one of the most valuable assets a company can own, yet, for many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), managing this process...

Recent data from the Informa D&B Barometer reveals encouraging signs for the Portuguese economy. Between January and September 2025, 40,465 new companies were created, marking a 2.4% increase compared to the same period last year. At the same time, company...

Tax Benefit for Performance and Profit-sharing Bonuses, and the Incentive for Salary Increases in 2025   General frameworkWith the aim of encouraging companies to reward performance and promote wage increases, the National Budget for 2025 (Law no. 45-A/2024)...

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...

In Portugal, all legal entities, such as companies, associations, and foundations, must have a Corporate Identification Number (Número de Identificação de Pessoa Coletiva – NIPC) in order to carry out any economic activity. This number is mandatory and serves as a...

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...