ArticleThe Revision Of The Code Of Procedure In Administrative CourtsDecree-Law 214-G/2015 of 2 October (the "Decree") introduces a substantial revision of the Code of Procedure in Administrative Courts (CPAC).PortugalLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationPLMJ
ArticleInvestments In Strategic SectorsIn response to constraints arising from the current geopolitical situation, particularly the war in Ukraine, the Regulation seeks to accelerate the economic and climate transitions...PortugalStrategyPLMJ
ArticleFind Out About The Changes To The Investment Tax Code Under SIFIDE IIPortugal's Law 13/2026 authorises significant changes to the Tax Investment Code, extending SIFIDE II until 2026 while eliminating the widely-used indirect investment fund route. PortugalTaxPLMJ
ArticleLegislative Clarifications Regarding Tax BenefitsThe Portuguese Patent Box Regime, introduced in 2014 as part of the Corporate Income Tax reform, was not immediately competitive compared to its European counterparts.PortugalTaxPLMJ
ArticleDE 2 A 6 OUTUBRO DE 2017 NOVIDADES LEGISLATIVAS E REGULAMENTARES MAIS SIGNIFICATIVASRecomenda ao Governo que apresente relatório da execução da Resolução da Assembleia da República n.º 170/2016, de 04/08 PortugalStrategyPLMJ
ArticleExemption From Payment Of Registration Fee And Regulatory ContributionWith the entry into force of Ministerial Order 150/2016 of 26 May, community (retail) pharmacies became subject to the payment of fees for services provided by the Portuguese Health...PortugalFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesPLMJ
ArticleNew Rules Applicable To Capital OperationsThe National Bank of Angola ("BNA") has approved new rules (BNA Notice 14/22 of 5 July 2022 – the "Notice") which provide that capital operations executed by legal persons no longer require prior approval from the BNA.AngolaCorporate/Commercial LawPLMJ
ArticleCJEU Clarifies The Concept Of Food For Special Medical PurposesThe judgment originated from an action brought by the German association Verband Sozialer Wettbewerb eV ("VSW") – an association whose mission includes promoting fair competition...European UnionFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesPLMJ
ArticleRegulation Of The Competition LawPresidential Decree no. 240/18 of 12 October (the "Regulation") was published recently and further develops the framework of Law no. 5/18 of 10 May - the Competition Law.PortugalAntitrust/Competition LawPLMJ
ArticleThe Technical Note "Management Of Cannabis Waste In The Context Of Activities That Produce Cannabis For Medicinal Purposes"The Technical Note "Management of Cannabis Waste in the context of activities that produce cannabis for medicinal purposes"PortugalCannabis & HempPLMJ
ArticleNew Legal Framework For Social Security Contributions In AngolaPresidential Decree no. 227/18, of 27 September, has adopted a new legal framework for joining and contributing to Mandatory Social Protection.PortugalEmployment and HRPLMJ
ArticleAbility To Regulate Parental Responsibilities At Civil Registry OfficesLaw no. 5/2017 was published in the Portuguese official gazette Diário da República on 2 March.PortugalFamily and MatrimonialPLMJ
ArticleSFDR Level 2 RegulationOn 25 July, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1288 of 6 April 2022 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 of the European Parliament and of the Council was published at the Official Journal of the European Union.PortugalFinance and BankingPLMJ
ArticleAuthorisation And Review Of Medicine PricesMinisterial Order 394/2025/1 of 14 November was published in order to define the reference countries to be used in 2026 and the exceptional criteria to be applied in the review of the prices of medicines.PortugalFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesPLMJ
ArticleCarrying Out Works In PharmaciesThe legislation on pharmacies provides that any works to refurbish or extend their premises, with or without a temporary transfer of the premises, must be approved in advance by INFARMED...PortugalFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesPLMJ
ArticleHighlights – Healthcare Life Sciences And PharmaceuticalsRecommendation of the Portuguese Parliament no. 33/2018 2 February - The Portuguese Parliament recommends that the Government ...PortugalFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesPLMJ
ArticleIn-House Devices Used In Health Institutions Established In The European UnionOn 13 March 2023, INFARMED published the Informative Circular 024/CD/100.20.200 of 10 March 2023, which addresses the European guidelines for devices manufactured...PortugalFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesPLMJ
ArticleProposed Amendments To Transitional Periods Provided For MDR And IVDRThe European Commission has adopted a proposal for legislative amendments to Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of 5 April 2017 ("MDR") and Regulation (EU) on In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices 2017/746 ("IVDR").PortugalFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesPLMJ
ArticlePrograma Startup VisaO Gabinete do Ministro da Economia anunciou a criação do Startup Visa. Esta é uma das iniciativas a implementar pelo Governo no âmbito do Programa Startup Portugal...PortugalImmigrationPLMJ
ArticleVisa Startup ProgramThe Office of the Ministry of Economy announced the approval of the Startup Visa program. PortugalImmigrationPLMJ