We need to save more! Building a secure future starts today.
We need to save more! Building a secure future starts today. Saving is not just a sensible choice. We need to save more! It's an urgent necessity. Many Portuguese still don't pay enough attention to saving. However, with global economic uncertainty and local challenges, it's clearer than [...]
Wages in Portugal Unattractive Compared to Other European Union Countries
Salaries in Portugal remain unattractive, especially when compared to other European Union countries. This is not a new reality, but the latest Eurostat figures show that, despite some progress, Portugal is still among the countries with the lowest average salaries. Wages in Portugal vs. [...]
IMI Payment: What It Is and How It Works
The payment of IMI (Municipal Property Tax): What it is and how it works. IMI is the responsibility of anyone who owns property in Portugal. This tax is levied on the value of buildings and land and is collected every year. IMI is calculated and managed by the Tax Authority, but the [...]
Quality, transparency and trust: Serro & Andrade's road to ISO 27001 certification
At Serro & Andrade, quality, transparency and trust are not just nice words. They are the pillars that guide every decision, every project and every relationship with our clients. Recently, we obtained ISO 27001 certification, an achievement that is more than just a seal of approval. It's [...]
Urgent business security: protect your customers' information
Business Security Urgency: Protect Your Customers' Information In recent months, cyber attacks on public administration have revealed the fragility of many organisations' security systems. This reality doesn't just affect government organisations. In fact, companies from various sectors, including medical clinics, law firms [...]
Hospitals and Doctors Under Attack: The Urgency of Cybersecurity in Healthcare
In recent times, hospitals and doctors under attack have become an alarming reality. The figures don't lie, with more than 4,000 incidents recorded in the last six months. This increase in cyber-attacks emphasises the critical importance of investing in information security, especially in the health sector, where data is at stake [...]
The Importance of ISO 27001 Certification in the Digital Age
The Importance of ISO 27001 Certification in the Digital Age: ISO 27001 certification has become essential in a world where information is one of the most valuable assets. This international standard focuses on information security, offering a solid framework for protecting sensitive data. In an increasingly vulnerable digital landscape, investing [...]
Portugal approves global minimum tax of 15% for multinationals!
Portugal approves global minimum tax of 15% for multinationals! This measure comes as a response to the need to ensure greater tax equality between companies, especially large ones. By adopting this new rate, Portugal is aligning itself with OECD and G20 guidelines, which aim to standardise [...]
Government's Commitment to Streamline European Funds is Essential for Investment
Government Commitment to Streamlining European Funds is Essential for Investment The government's commitment to streamlining European funds brings new hope for Portuguese companies. During his visit to the national delegation at Micam in Milan, the Secretary of State for the Economy, João Rui Ferreira, reiterated the importance [...]
IRS Deductions Decrease: A Savings Opportunity for Workers and Pensioners
The IRS deductions are going down and this brings good news for many workers and pensioners. During the months of September and October, the government implemented an extraordinary reduction in IRS withholding tax. This measure aims to correct the excess amounts withheld since the beginning of the year and, [...]
Economic Stagnation in the Second Quarter
Economic Stagnation in the Second Quarter Economic stagnation in the second quarter. This reality has a direct impact on companies and their growth plans. The Portuguese economy grew by just 0.1% compared to the first quarter of 2024, which reveals a scenario of near paralysis. At times like these, it's [...]
PRR: Funds from stalled projects to be released!
PRR: Stalled Projects Will Be Released! The new governance model for the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) brings great news. PRR: funds from stalled projects will be released! From now on, funds from stalled projects will be released and redirected to ongoing initiatives. This measure aims to [...]
