Portugal’s new State-owned investment bank aimed at helping startups and SMEs which essentially are profitable but lack capital investment to grow, must run at a profit. The European Commission [...]
Portugal’s real estate investment market remained strong throughout the first half of 2020 according to consultants CBRE. This was despite the obvious impact of Covid-19 but, taking into [...]
The Portuguese Government’s new development bank will become a reality within 40 days. According to the Government, it has approved the final version of what it is calling the Banco de Formento [...]
Investment in innovation in Portugal achieved a historic high of 1.4% of GDP in 2019 thanks to companies. Total expenditure on research and development (R&D) increased 8% in 2019 to €2.9Bn [...]
The British consultancy BJSS has decided to enter the Portuguese market in its first international foray overseas other than the United States. Its expansion plan in Portugal foresees an [...]
Overseas investment in Portugal’s Authorisation for Residency through Investment (ARI) also dubbed Golden Visa fell 43% in July to €56 million. In July, Golden Visa investment totalled [...]
Insurance group Ageas Portugal is close to clocking up €500 million in property assets after adding Lisbon’s Expo Tower to its portfolio. The Expo Tower, designed by architect Mário Sua Kay is [...]
Many overseas investors who had been considering moving to Portugal through the Golden Visa scheme have put their plans on ice because of the Covid-19 pandemic. And since most sectors of [...]
Pressure is mounting on the Portuguese Government to clarify the tax situation on urban rehabilitation projects in Portugal. In a webinar organised by consultants EY called ‘VAT for Urban [...]
Angola is not just oil and diamonds. In fact, the fall in oil prices coupled with the political intent of the new government to cut back on the corrupt practices of the past and to create a new [...]
