EU Funds for Companies Investing in Portugal: A Realistic Guide
Portugal 2030 grants up to 60% in some regions, the RFAI and SIFIDE II tax credits, contractual packages for €3M+ projects, and the incentive effect rule that disqualifies companies who sign contracts too early.
Read the article →Share Capital in Portugal: Why €1 Companies Are Usually a Mistake
The law allows €1 per quota, but banks, suppliers and the Article 35 equity rule all punish it. What the CSC actually requires, the five-year deferral option, and the capital ranges that work in practice.
Read the article →Hiring Your First Employee in Portugal: Costs and Compliance
What a €2,000 salary really costs in 2026: 14 payments, 23.75% employer social security, the €920 minimum wage, meal allowance limits, contract and probation options, and the deadlines to hit before day one.
Read the article →NHR 2.0 (IFICI): Who Still Gets Portugal's Tax Break in 2026
The 20% flat rate and foreign income exemptions survived, but the door narrowed: the pathways in, the professions that count, the exclusions, the 15 January deadline, and how founders can still qualify.
Read the article →Portuguese Corporate Tax in 2026: Rates, Incentives and Traps
The new 19% IRC rate, the 15% SME rate on the first €50,000, state and municipal surtaxes, autonomous taxation on cars and expenses, plus the ICE, SIFIDE and RFAI incentives that actually cut the bill.
Read the article →Lda vs Branch: How Foreign Companies Should Enter Portugal
Branch (sucursal) or Lda subsidiary? Liability, the 19% corporate tax rate for 2026, withholding on repatriated profits, setup documents and timelines, plus a practical decision framework for foreign companies.
Read the article →D2 vs D8: Which Portuguese Visa Fits Your Business?
Portugal's two founder visas compared for 2026: the €3,680 monthly income floor of the D8, what a credible D2 file requires, timelines, tax treatment under IFICI and the mistakes that cost applicants months.
Read the article →The Portugal Golden Visa Fund Route, Explained by a Corporate Lawyer
How the €500,000 fund route actually works in 2026: CMVM eligibility rules, the subscription process, government fees, timelines and the risks that deserve real due diligence.
Read the article →Portugal's 2026 Nationality Law Reform: What It Means for Investors and Founders
Citizenship now takes 7 to 10 years depending on nationality, counted from the first residence permit. What changed under Lei Orgânica 1/2026, who keeps the old rules, and how to plan around it.
Read the article →What It Actually Costs to Set Up a Company in Portugal (2026)
Government fees, professional fees, accounting, fiscal representation and banking, with worked examples and the numbers most providers leave out.
Read the article →How to Set Up a Company in Portugal: The Complete 2026 Guide
Entity types, NIF registration, costs, timelines and the step-by-step process, written by a licensed Portuguese attorney.
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