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...

The so-called four-day week is an innovative way of organising work that consists of reducing the normal working week without loss of pay.

Portugal's upcoming transposition of the EU Pay Transparency Directive will require companies with over 100 employees to disclose salary ranges, justify pay gaps exceeding 5%, and shift the burden of proof to employers in discrimination disputes. Drawing on the counterintuitive success of radical transparency at Brazilian manufacturer Semco, this analysis examines what Portuguese employers must prepare for as the June 2026 deadline approaches.

Portugal tem ganho cada vez mais reconhecimento como centro de negócios inovadores e de ecossistemas tecnológicos vibrantes.

Decree-Law 84/2021 was published on October 18 and it has reinforced consumer rights enshrining their protection by implementing a legal framework that introduces important changes regarding the warranty of goods.

The Government has published for public consultation the draft decree-law establishing the Voluntary Carbon Market ("VCM"). The importance of this proposal is justified by the objectives...

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

The Portuguese CFC rules follow the path of other European countries: assessing the shareholding threshold in a non-resident company, verifying its location in the low-tax jurisdiction, evaluating profit generating activity and taxing on the income before dividend distribution.

There has been an increased desire on the part of various companies to offer electronic communications services. As a result, ANACOM (the national regulatory authority (NRA)...

Law 15/23 of 29 December approving the General State Budget for the financial year 2024 ("GSB 2024") was published and entered into force on 1 January 2024.

Portugal, with its golden beaches, vibrant culture, and attractive climate, has long been a magnet for expats seeking a dream holiday home or a lucrative short-term rental investment.

Law no. 15/2016 of 17 June was published recently and it amends the Law of Electronic Communications in order to regulate contracts subject to minimum contract periods, in particular, to protect consumers.

Embora os EUA continuem sendo um mercado popular para empresas que desejam expandir os seus negócios, o volume e a escala crescentes de exigências regulatórias representam desafios importantes.

Significant changes have been introduced to the Non-Habitual Residents Regime (NHR) in Portugal.

When individuals who are potential beneficiaries of trusts are planning to move to Portugal and will become Non Habitual Residents (NHRs) they need to review the trust position prior to any future distributions being made.

Foi há praticamente um ano que entrou em vigor o Decreto-lei 102/2017, de 23 de agosto, com o objetivo de simplificar e harmonizar as obrigações de informação ao consumidor, para além de introduzir alterações...

Since its introduction in 2012, Portugal’s Golden Visa programme has undergone various changes.