{"id":1324,"date":"2024-09-23T07:55:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T07:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oportoaccounting.com\/?p=1324"},"modified":"2026-03-04T10:52:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T10:52:00","slug":"portugal-leads-business-creation-in-the-european-union","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oportoaccounting.com\/new\/2024\/09\/23\/portugal-leads-business-creation-in-the-european-union\/","title":{"rendered":"Portugal Leads Business Creation in the European Union"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Portugal emerged as the leader in business creation in the European Union during the second quarter of 2024, according to data released by Eurostat.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Eurostat, looking at European Union countries,Portugal led the registration of new businesses, with an increase of 7.6% compared to the first quarter.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The number of new business registrations decreased by 2.1% in the EU compared to the first three months of 2024.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Significant increases were observed in Portugal&#8217;s information and communication sectors, which saw a 4.8% rise in new businesses. The transportation sector grew by 1.6%, while accommodation and food services experienced a 1.1% increase in business creation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"wp-image-1325\" src=\"https:\/\/oportoaccounting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Portugal-leads-business-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oportoaccounting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Portugal-leads-business-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oportoaccounting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Portugal-leads-business-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/oportoaccounting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Portugal-leads-business-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oportoaccounting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Portugal-leads-business-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oportoaccounting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Portugal-leads-business-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/oportoaccounting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Portugal-leads-business-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/oportoaccounting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Portugal-leads-business-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/oportoaccounting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Portugal-leads-business.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Portugal&#8217;s success in business creation reflects the effectiveness of its policies aimed at supporting startups and simplifying business registration processes, positioning the country as a dynamic hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in Europe.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Oporto Accounting, based in Portugal, we&#8217;re here to help with our expert services in company formation, accounting, and HR consultancy. Let us guide you in successfully establishing and growing your business in Portugal.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Portugal emerged as the leader in business creation in the European Union during the second quarter of 2024, according to data released by Eurostat. &nbsp; According to Eurostat, looking at European Union countries,Portugal led the registration of new businesses, with an increase of 7.6% compared to the first quarter. &nbsp; The number of new business registrations decreased by 2.1% in the EU compared to the first three months of 2024. &nbsp; Significant increases were observed in Portugal&#8217;s information and communication sectors, which saw a 4.8% rise in new businesses. The transportation sector grew by 1.6%, while accommodation and food services experienced a 1.1% increase in business creation. 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