CMVM Regulation 3/2025 (the "Regulation") was published on 17 April 2025 and came into force on 18 April.

Madeira, a picturesque Portuguese island in the Atlantic, is renowned not just for its stunning landscapes and vibrant tourism, but also as home to the International Business Centre of Madeira (MIBC).

There is no specific threshold for review of mergers in the pharmaceutical sector, and the general thresholds are applicable

On 26 February 2026, Directive (EU) 2026/470 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 February 2026, also known as the Omnibus I Directive...

Actualmente, la principal fuerza motriz de los negocios de éxito es el conocimiento técnico nuevo e inventivo o la expresión creativa de las ideas.

Lei n.º 27/2002, de 8 de Novembro, aprovou o novo regime de gestão hospitalar, introduzindo alterações à Lei n.º 48/90, de 24 de Agosto

The recent years have brought material and significant reforms into the Portuguese company legislation, with some amendments aiming to simplify company governing acts and procedures as well as diminishing bureaucratic aspects that so often stem the economic development of a company.

The simplified public tender and the simplified limited tender may be adopted for procedures below the EU public procurement thresholds.

Portugal has emerged as an ideal destination for entrepreneurs and businesses seeking a stable, business-friendly environment within the European Union.

Portugal's Golden Visa programme has adapted to meet evolving economic priorities, with a significant shift away from direct real estate investment.

Law 89/2017 of 21 August was published on 21 August 2017. Among other measures, the new law approved the Legal Framework on the CRBO provided for in article 34 of Law 83/2017 of 18 August.

A landmark ruling by the European Court of Justice is set to bolster Portugal's position as an investment destination for non-resident UCIs.

Law 12‑A/2026 was published in the official gazette Diário da República on 15 April 2026. It implements the Digital Services Act (“DSA”) in Portugal and establishes the country’s...

The Unshell Directive proposes a specific arrangements to combat the use of companies for tax avoidance or tax evasion purposes.

The proposal for a directive on the recovery and resolution of insurance and reinsurance companies enshrines the no creditor worse off principle as provided for in the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive.

Since its introduction in 2012, Portugal’s Golden Visa programme has undergone various changes. Staying abreast on the latest developments and requirements is important for investors planning permanent residence or citizenship in Portugal.

The Portuguese government finally issued the first regulations under the Tax Incentive for Scientific Research and Innovation (IFICI) on 23 December, almost a full year after it technically came into force.

This paper provides an overview of the current state of the Portuguese Capital Markets and addresses the main capital market rules, dealing specifically with the regime of qualified holdings...

Com a grande ênfase em práticas sustentáveis e estratégias responsáveis de investimento, as regulamentações de ESG emergentes determinaram novos requerimentos para empresas, investidores e reguladores

A fidelização (o período durante o qual o consumidor não pode resolver nem alterar o contrato) só é lícita quanto for acompanhada da atribuição de qualquer vantagem ao consumidor, identificada e quantificada.