Banco de Portugal has significantly expanded the mandatory use of the European Central Bank's IMAS Portal for processing regulatory procedures involving credit institutions. The new Instruction 2/2026 consolidates electronic submission requirements and extends digital processing to authorisation applications, qualifying shareholding notifications, and branch establishment procedures.

The CMVM has put forward a draft regulation for public consultation that establishes a regular reporting obligation regarding investment advisory activities.

Portugal has gained increasing recognition as a hub for innovative businesses and a vibrant tech ecosystem.

O Decreto-Lei n.º 114-D/2023, de 5 de dezembro, transpôs para o ordenamento jurídico português a Diretiva (UE) 2019/2121, do Parlamento Europeu

In Portugal, the rules for a company to deduct Value-Added Tax (VAT) on vehicle acquisitions are quite specific, mainly depending on the type of vehicle and its use. Understanding these regulations is crucial for businesses aiming to optimise their tax position.

Venture Capital Funds are investment vehicles providing private equity investment for start-ups and small to medium sized companies.

The implementation of a whistleblowing channel became mandatory as of 18 June 2022.

In view of the need to standardise the occupations and positions held by employees in the organic structure of employers, the Catalogue of Occupations...

On 25 July 2018, the European Commission ("the Commission") published its decision on the Altice/PT Portugal gun jumping case. The Commission concluded that various contractual clauses allowed Altice N.V. ("Altice") ...

Portugal is a member of the EU and offers an internationally competitive tax framework that is both transparent and compliant.

Decree-Law 89/2017 was published on 28 July and enacts Directive 2014/95/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 into Portuguese law.

International tax planning is becoming increasingly sophisticated, with considerations often far more complex than just seeking the ‘lowest' rate of corporate tax.

As of 17 January 2025, Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 on digital operational resilience...

Understanding the nuances of corporate taxation in Portugal is crucial for effectively advising your international clientele or to understand your business as an entrepreneur.

The Madeira International Business Centre (MIBC) offers several benefits to companies that are registered there, including a low corporate tax rate of 5%.

As the tax season progresses in Portugal, it is crucial for residents to be aware of upcoming deadlines to ensure compliance and avoid potential penalties.

Portugal has introduced a groundbreaking legal framework governing foreign higher education institutions operating within its borders. What obligations must these institutions now fulfill to legally provide educational services, and how will Portuguese authorities ensure student protection while maintaining academic standards?

The outbreak of the CoViD-19 Pandemic and the development of the measures that have been implemented, either by decision of the Public Administration or at the initiative of families and...

According to Portuguese media, the shareholders of Novo Banco S.A. ("Novo Banco") have initiated the sale of a 25-30% stake in Novo Banco through an IPO and have appointed Bank of America...