Special Brexit Q&A
Since the Brexit transition period ended just over a month ago, and the UK ceased to be a part of the EU, there has been all manner of confusion, question marks, concerns and queries about…
Retire in Porto
1. Porto has a pleasant climate year-round. The summers are comfortable, dry, and mostly clear and the winters are not-so-cold in comparison to other European cities. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically…
The NHR tax regime in Portugal
Non-habitual residents” are considered to be individuals who transfer their residence to Portugal and who, at least in the five years prior to registration as a “resident”, have not maintained their tax domicile in Portuguese…
A trip to Setubal
Best surf spots in Lisbon area
There are lots of great areas near Lisbon and in the surrounding areas that are ideal for surfing. We will take a look at them in further detail below… There is only one place to…
Portugal could reach ‘herd immunity’ by August
Task force coordinator Henrique Gouveia e Melo believes Portugal could reach the point where 70% of the population has been vaccinated by the middle, or even the beginning of August. The 70% mark has always…
Living in Madeira
WHERE IS MADEIRA? Madeira is an archipelago, and a Portuguese Autonomous Region, in the Atlantic Ocean. It is interesting to know that the island is closer to northern Africa than it is to Portugal’s mainland.…
10 Reasons to Move to the Algarve
1. CLIMATE 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, cooling ocean breezes to moderate the summer heat, and seasonal rainfall all contribute to a great climate. No wonder Andalusians have been snapping up holiday homes in…
City of Braga voted ‘Best European destination’ to visit in 2021
The city of Braga, in northern Portugal, was voted Best European Destination to visit in 2021, clinching 109,902 votes from internet users, according to local media reports on Wednesday. Out of the total votes, 72%…
The Portuguese NIF
Newcomers to Portugal soon learn that they need one particular number for a whole range of everyday transactions in the country: The NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal), also known as Número de Contribuinte. A few examples of…