Corporate vehicle taxation in Portugal has undergone material changes following the 2025 State Budget and its extension into 2026. These updates affect VAT deductibility, Corporate Income Tax (CIT), and autonomous taxation, particularly for passenger vehicles, hybrid...
Portugal’s Social Support Index (Indexante de Apoios Sociais – IAS) serves as the primary benchmark for calculating and updating various social security benefits, including unemployment benefits. For 2026, the IAS has been officially updated, reflecting both economic...
Portugal splits its crypto capital gains tax into two clear categories. Since 2023, the country has charged a 28% tax on crypto profits from assets sold within 365 days. But investors who hold their crypto longer than a year don’t pay any tax on their gains. This tax...
Understanding selling stock taxation in Portugal is essential for expats who invest in shares, ETFs, or listed securities. Portugal’s capital gains framework combines flat rates, holding-period incentives, and specific rules applicable to both residents and...
Understanding taxes in Madeira has become essential for expats, entrepreneurs, and international families assessing Portugal after the end of the Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) regime. While Portugal has moved toward a more selective, activity-based tax model, the...
For over a decade, Portugal’s Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) regime has positioned the country as one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for internationally mobile individuals. That chapter is now definitively closed. As of 2024, the NHR regime is no longer...
For over a decade, Portugal’s Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) regime has positioned the country as one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for internationally mobile individuals. That chapter is now closing. As of 2024, the NHR regime is effectively terminated for...
Reflections on a Year of Change, and Preparing for 2026 with Confidence As 2025 draws to a close, we would like to extend our warmest season’s greetings to our clients, partners, and readers, and to thank you for the trust you have placed in Madeira Corporate Services...
If you search for the non-lucrative residence visa in Portugal, you are typically describing Portugal’s D7 Passive Income Visa, often marketed as the “retirement visa”. This pathway targets retirees who can support themselves through pensions and other forms of...
Companies headquartered in mainland Portugal often operate in the Autonomous Regions through stores, branches, or other fixed installations. When that happens, a recurring question arises in corporate tax compliance: should the State surcharge (“derrama estadual”)...