10 GREAT REASONS TO INVEST IN PORTUGAL

Money never stops, even at the start of silly season. So if you're thinking about the destination of your next investment why not take a few minutes to consider Portugal? Here are 10 great reasons to do so.

Company incorporation

1.- Fast incorporation – just one day is needed;

2.- Share capital as low as one euro per shareholder;

3.- Minimum number of shareholders and directors is one.

Tax reasons

1.- Rate of 23% in Corporate Income Tax and going down;

2.- Smes benefit from a reduced rate of 17% on the first € 15,000 of tax base;

3.- The non-habitual residency scheme exempts qualified individuals from taxation in Portugal of active or passive foreign sourced income; Portuguese income is taxed at a flat rate of just 20%.

Hot property market

1.- Low prices on attractive property make for great deals;

2.- Investor/ golden visa opportunity for foreign investors who buy property for just € 500,000.

Investment hub

1.- Easier access to other Portuguese-speaking markets such as Brazil, Angola or Mozambique;

2.- Easier access to China via Portugal's former colony Macao.