The Government of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (RAM) has defined, in relation to the Standardization Plan for Air Accessibility, to be in force as of July 1, with regard to travelers to the airports of Madeira and Porto Santo: Filling out and submitting the...
In international taxation one can seldomly have the best of both worlds. However, Portugal is proving otherwise, thanks not only to the Madeira International Business Centre, but also to the Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax regime. Created in September 23rd, 2009, the...
It is increasingly common for expats to come and spend their retirement in Madeira Island, Portugal. They bring with them not only their savings of a lifetime of work, but also their foreign pensions. Fulfilling the criteria of tax residence in Portugal (residing more...
In recent years Portugal has been considered a safe haven for several expats and foreign investors, who in turn have contributed on a large scale to the improvement of the Portuguese economy, by investing in the real estate sector, sometimes simultaneously associated...
The International Shipping Register of Madeira (MAR) has published Circular 04/MAR updating the interpretation of national requirements related to logbooks on MAR registered vessels. Objective This circular is intended to advise shipowners, companies and Recognised...
Starting July 1, Madeira and Porto Santo, Portugal, will be open to international travelers. To ensure security for both visitors and residents, all people traveling to the Atlantic islands will have to either present a negative test done within 72 hours prior to...
Portugal Portugal was awarded the "Safe Travels" seal by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which aims to certify destinations that comply with hygiene and safety rules and aims to give confidence to those who travel after restrictions to avoid the spread...
The Netherlands to change tax law by introducing a withholding tax on dividends. The change is expected to come into effect in 2024, and to be only applicable to dividends sent to countries that have a corporate tax rate of under 9 percent and are included in the EU’s...
Portugal is asserting itself as a major start-up destination in Europe, and with that hundreds of techies are willing to relocate to Europe's oldest country. But it is not just the Web Summit's new capital, Lisbon, who's attracting new residents, the Algarve and...
Without a doubt, the ultimate expat tax benefit is the Non-Habitual Tax Resident Tax Regime (NHR) granted by Portugal (Madeira Island included) to those wishing to relocate (or return) to the country, regardless of their nationality. What are the Ultimate Expat Tax...