All you need to know about the new law on Local accommodation
Aug 16, 2018 Legislation
Approved in Parliament on the 17th July 2018, the new law of Local (AL) may start to create problems for economic operators of real estate in the coming months. The measure only enters into force after 60 days of its publication in Gazette, but this should happen over the next few weeks. Learn more.
Lagoa, in the Algarve, has been awarded the title of “Best Municipality to live in” in Portugal
Nov 10, 2022 General
A study carried out by the Institute of Behavioral Technology (INTEC) gave the Municipality of Lagoa the best score in the areas of Tourism; Welfare; and Safety, Diversity and Tolerance.
Portugal voted best country in the world to travel to, according to Condé Nast
Oct 11, 2022 General
Portugal voted the best destination in the World and in Europe to travel in 2022
Portugal approves no deal legislation protecting rights of UK nationals
Apr 8, 2019 Legislation
Portuguese Government publishes legislation setting out measures protecting UK nationals in Portugal if the UK leaves the EU without an agreed deal. On 27 March 2019 the Portuguese Government published legislation that sets out measures to apply if the UK leaves the EU without an agreed deal.
How to pay your Portuguese taxes from abroad
May 29, 2025 Legislation
It is now possible to pay your Portuguese taxes, IMI (property council tax), car taxes etc. from abroad and you don’t need a Portuguese bank account to do it. If you are abroad or when you live in a foreign country, you have two options to pay your taxes: Direct debit or Bank transfer. Make sure you pay them in time as it is not possible to pay overdue taxes.