Madeira has an island, and the outmost region of the European Union attracts expats who are willing to live and invest in Madeira. Given this tendency, due in part to many factors and the safe haven that the island was during the pandemic, we at MCS decided to launch...
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Finance Minister confirms Crypto Tax
In Portugal, a country viewed as a tax haven for investors in this industry, crypto-assets, including cryptocurrencies, will be subject to taxation. Current law does not allow for personal income tax to be levied on the sale of crypto-assets unless some conditions are...
Tax Representative
Under Portuguese Tax Law (applicable to the Autonomous Region of Madeira), one is required to appoint a tax representative when registering as a non-tax resident in Portuguese territory by indicating a residence in a country that is not a member of the European Union...
Tax Deductions and Personal Income Tax
Generally speaking, those qualifying as residents, for tax purposes, in the Autonomous Region of Madeira (or any part of Portugal) are entitled to tax deductions based on some of the expenses they incurred and provided the invoices concerning these expenses hold their...
US Nationals and the NHR
The Portuguese Tax Arbitration Court organised at the Administrative Arbitration Center (“Centro de Arbitragem Administrativa”) has issued a pioneer and landmark decision (Processo 684/2020-T) a regarding United States of America (US) nationals residing in Portugal...
Capital Gains Tax in Portugal, Everything you should know
Capital Gains Tax in Portugal: how does it work? Capital gains are taxed differently in Portugal, depending on how they are created and the taxpayer’s tax residence status. The following is a broad overview of the country’s current capital gains taxes regime....
Everything about Non-Habitual Resident Status NHR in Portugal
The Portuguese government established the non-habitual resident (NHR) scheme in 2009. This tax resident special status offers expats (including Portuguese nationals) who want to live in Portugal a 20% flat tax on certain types of Portuguese sourced income or a...
How to Move to Madeira: The Ultimate Guide
How to move to Madeira? If you are considering relocation to one of the world's safest countries and live on the serene island of Madeira, there are steps that you cannot miss out on. From immigration to taxation, healthcare, children's school, etc. Our team of...
Before Moving to Portugal
If you're thinking about moving to Portugal or Madeira Island, there are a few basic procedures you should take to prevent tax and immigration issues. Your friends are not tax or immigration advisors. Remember that although your friends might already be living in...
How does the Tax System in Portugal Work?
The personal income tax system in Portugal is sometimes challenging to grasp; that is why we have prepared this article summarizing the key aspects of the Portuguese tax system. How does the Tax System in Portugal Work? The Basics The Portuguese tax system consists of...