Planning a move to Portugal from South Africa in 2026? Recent changes to Portuguese visa programs have opened up fresh opportunities for South Africans who dream of European residency. You have several paths to choose from. The Golden Visa needs an investment of at...
Portugal has become home to more than 25,000 digital nomads already. This beautiful country has emerged as one of the world's most welcoming spots for nomadic families who want to secure a nomad visa in Portugal. The country's warm climate, thriving remote-worker...
Portugal has proposed a new tax framework to stimulate investment in affordable-rental housing through collective investment undertakings (CIUs). The proposal introduces a 5% Personal Income Tax (IRS) rate on qualifying distributions, enhanced CIU-level exemptions,...
NHR 2.0 in Madeira has emerged as Portugal’s most relevant personal tax framework for internationally mobile investors. The regime, formally known as IFICI, offers a 20% personal tax rate for eligible activities carried out in Portugal. Madeira enhances this regime by...
Retirees living in Portugal who sell their primary residence may qualify for a highly favourable tax regime that allows the exclusion of capital gains tax when the sale proceeds are reinvested into specific long-term retirement products. A recent binding ruling issued...
Portugal’s capital gains tax reinvestment rules allow a full exemption when sale proceeds are reinvested in another primary residence. A 2025 binding opinion (Processo 28272) confirms that non-residents may also qualify when the household occupies the property as its...
The Portugal Tech Visa is one of the country’s most strategic talent mobility programs. Designed for both Portuguese companies and highly qualified third-country nationals, it accelerates hiring, supports international expansion, and strengthens Portugal’s innovation...
For investors and expats considering relocation, Portugal continues to stand out as one of Europe’s most attractive jurisdictions for corporate and personal tax optimisation. While the country already offers competitive rates, transparent regulation, and a...
Portugal’s extensive network of more than 80 Double Tax Treaties (DTTs) is one of the most attractive features for expats relocating to the country, particularly to Madeira, where the combination of EU legal stability and competitive tax environments (14% or 5% CIT...
Madeira Corporate Services issues this statement to reaffirm our ongoing commitment to transparency, regulatory compliance, and the highest standards of professional conduct in the context of the Madeira International Business Centre (CINM/MIBC), which comprises the...