Extraordinary Council of Ministers of September 17, 2024 Article translated from the Portuguese Republic Website Photo: Diana Quintela/Government Portal The Government has declared a state of emergency in all municipalities affected by the fires in recent days. The announcement was made by the Prime Minister at the end of an extraordinary Council of Ministers convened … Read more
Article by: Deloitte Portugal (Translated) Show the evolution of consumer behavior There are few sources of data-driven insights to help consumer businesses understand and navigate these rapidly changing times. ConsumerSignals makes it easy for you to access consistent, high-quality data on consumer sentiment and behavior across retail, consumer products, automotive, and travel. And the data … Read more
By: FLAD Portugal has been a member of Transatlantic Periscope since Monday, an international platform that aggregates information, analysis, and data to assess the state of relations between the United States and 16 European countries. This is a project of the Bertelsmann Foundation, which FLAD is associated with in Portugal. Transatlantic Periscope is an interactive … Read more
Article by: Diário de Notícias The Bel group, led by businessman Marco Galinha, took control of Vasp, now holding 100% with the purchase of the remaining shares held by Cofina, in an operation worth 4.5 million euros, the companies announced. In a statement sent to the Securities Market Commission (CMVM), Cofina states that, “following the … Read more
Article by: Deloitte Portugal Living and working with purpose in a transforming world The 13th edition of Deloitte’s Gen Z and Millennial Survey 2024 included the participation of approximately 23,000 respondents in 44 countries to monitor their experiences and expectations at work and in society as a whole. Gen Z and Millennials are moderately optimistic … Read more
Article by: US Tax Consultants The Internal Revenue Service today reminded U.S. citizens, resident aliens and any domestic legal entity that the deadline to file their annual Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) is April 15. For additional information about filing deadlines, filers should look to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) website for further information. Filers missing … Read more
Patrick Siegler-Lathrop Biden’s team asked for this early Presidential Debate, so Biden could show to the American people that he was energetic and engaged, capable to run the country for 4 more years, putting to rest universally shared concerns that he might be too old for the job. Biden failed the test, not just a … Read more
The taxpayer identification number, in Portuguese Número de Identificação Fiscal (NIF), is a form of personal identification that is essential for purchasing goods or services, entering into contracts, opening bank accounts, etc. Portuguese nationals with a valid Citizen’s Card already have a NIF allocated to them. If you are not in the aforementioned category, find out … Read more
Latest Golden Visa Options from €200K – €500K On February 16, 2023, the Portuguese authorities announced significant changes to the country’s Golden Visa program. As we move into 2024, it’s crucial for prospective investors to understand the updated options available. Notably, the Cultural Heritage/Artistic Production Golden Visa and non-property Fund Investments remain eligible, while all … Read more
The Portuguese government has enacted major changes in its immigration policies: The Portuguese government has recently implemented significant changes in its immigration policies, aiming to streamline processes and address existing challenges. These changes include the termination of the exceptional regime that allowed foreigners to enter Portugal and apply for a residence permit afterward, along with … Read more