Many companies arrive in Portugal with a clear business plan, but without a clear operational framework.This gap is often only noticed after activities begin, when tax issues, delayed registrations or compliance obligations start to surface. Starting a business well...

We are pleased to have supported Carhartt WIP (Work In Progress) in the establishment of its new store in Lisbon, located in the Chiado district, one of the city’s most emblematic commercial and cultural areas. Oporto Accounting provided accounting and tax advisory...

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...

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 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...

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...

VW says new entry-level electric car to be built in Portugal Volkswagen will build its 20,000-euro ($21,636.00) electric car launching in Europe in 2027 at its plant in Palmela, Portugal, its brand chief said on Monday.   Volkswagen has revealed that it will...

Financial Times elects Porto as the best European city of the future in attracting investment      The Financial Times has once again awarded the city of Porto the title of best European city of the future in the category Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Strategy for...