The recent tripartite agreement establishes significant tax incentives to increase companies’ equity capital in Portugal. Under this new measure, capital increases can be deducted from taxable income, using a rate based on the 12 month Euribor, plus a 2% spread. This change aims to equalize the tax treatment of equity and debt financing, promoting greater capitalization of businesses.
In addition, the portuguese government will encourage individuals to invest in business capitalization, by allowing a 20% deduction on dividends and capital gains in IRS, subject to applicable limits. This initiative responds to market demands for measures that favor access to equity capital, ensuring that companies can grow sustainably.
Signed by four business confederations and UGT, it marks an important step towards strengthening the national economy by creating a more favorable investment environment and the capitalization of companies. These measures aim not only to stimulate the creation of new businesses but also to support existing ones in their recovery and growth after the challenges imposed by the pandemic. This approach can bring significant benefits to the Portuguese economy by encouraging a stronger and more resilient capital structure.
OportoAccounting supports businesses, taking advantage of Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). We ensure your business takes full advantage of the latest tax incentives, including those aimed at strengthening equity capital, as recently introduced.
