Starting a business in Portugal in 2026
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...
PT2030 funding opportunities open for companies in Portugal
PT2030 funding opportunities are outlined in the Call Publication Plan for 2026 recently released by the Portuguese Government, providing companies with visibility over upcoming funding under the Portugal 2030 programme. This roadmap gives companies early visibility...
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...
Senior Accountant position open
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to strengthen our accounting department, based in Porto. This position is intended for experienced professionals who are comfortable managing accounting processes independently and supporting international clients operating in...
Carhartt WIP Lisbon store supported by Oporto Accounting
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...
How corporate donations are recognised in Portugal
Corporate giving plays an important role in how companies contribute to social, cultural and environmental progress. In Portugal, donations made by businesses can also offer relevant tax benefits, provided that the contribution meets the rules set out in Article 62 of...
SME Fund 2025: Financial support to protect your ideas and grow with confidence
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...
Portugal sees a rise in new businesses, while closures and insolvencies decline
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...
2025 Tax Benefit for Bonuses and Salary Increase Incentives
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
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...
