Portugal has accelerated the use of electronic service of documents (citação e notificação eletrónica) in tax, administrative, and judicial proceedings. For foreign residents, non-resident directors, and international companies with Portuguese exposure, failure to...
In recent months, Portugal has witnessed a legislative attempt to recalibrate the balance between integration, security, and citizenship. Two landmark plenary decisions of the Constitutional Court (Ruling no. 1134/2025 and Ruling no. 1133/2025) have decisively...
In the European financial market, where consumer credit contracts, lenders, and borrowers move with increasing fluidity, law is continuously tasked with restoring stable coordinates to a landscape in motion. Against this background, the CJEU’s judgment in Case...
Sanctions Against Russia in Madeira at a glance: EU sanctions apply in Madeira exactly as in any other part of the European Union. Two pillars matter most: (1) sectoral restrictions under Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 (as amended through 2025), and (2)...
Opening a corporate bank account in Portugal is an essential step for any foreign investor or company operating through a Portuguese or Madeiran entity. However, this process often comes with misconceptions. Some investors assume that Madeira’s autonomy implies...
Madeira’s booming tourism market continues to attract investors seeking stable returns from short-term rentals and second homes. The island’s beauty, safety, and accessibility make it a prime destination for hospitality investment. Yet succeeding in the holiday rental...
Expanding your company into Portugal is more than an administrative step; it is a strategic move into one of Europe’s most promising business environments. The country offers political stability, competitive costs, and a well-developed legal system that supports...
Financial Attorney vs. Tax Attorney in Portugal? Moving to Portugal as an expat brings new financial opportunities and responsibilities. You may need legal help for banking, investments, or taxes. Choosing between a financial attorney and a tax attorney is essential...
Planning your estate in Portugal requires understanding who can prepare and formalise a will. For expats in Madeira, this distinction is critical. Who Can Make Wills in Portugal? In Portugal, only notaries have the legal authority to formalise wills. They are public...
If you are an EU, EEA, or Swiss citizen residing in Madeira for more than three months, you are required to register your residence. This registration is formalised through the EU Citizen Residence Certificate. While the certificate confirms your legal stay, not...