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 [...]
More inflation and fewer jobs? How to prepare your company.
More Inflation and Less Employment? How to Prepare Your Company The Portuguese economic scenario for the coming months looks uncertain. A recent survey by the National Statistics Institute (INE) suggests that entrepreneurs are anticipating a further rise in prices in various sectors, combined with a reduction in the creation [...]
Find out how much you can benefit from tax relief!
Find out how much you could benefit from tax relief! With the recent lowering of IRS rates, many taxpayers could see significant savings on their tax bill by 2025. These changes not only affect rates up to the 6th bracket, but also bring an increase in the specific deduction, providing an added bonus. [...]
Portuguese government's new "Accelerate the Economy" programme
The Portuguese government's new "Accelerate the Economy" programme The Portuguese government recently launched the "Accelerate the Economy" programme, a set of 60 fiscal and economic measures aimed at stimulating the country's economic growth. This innovative programme is an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startups [...]
Waiver of VAT Exemption for Doctors and Clinics
Waiver of VAT Exemption for Doctors and Clinics: The waiver of VAT exemption under Article 9 of the VAT Code (CIVA) applies specifically to healthcare professionals, such as doctors, who are exempt from VAT on the supply of healthcare-related services. However, there are [...]
Childhood Vouchers: An Extrabudgetary Advantage for Companies and Employees
Childcare Vouchers: An Extra Salary Advantage for Companies and Employees Childcare vouchers have emerged as an interesting alternative for companies wishing to offer their employees benefits in addition to their salary. This benefit is one of several tax incentives that can be used to reduce [...]
Did you know that the IEFP has already trained more than half a million people?
Did you know that the IEFP has already trained half a million people? The Institute for Employment and Vocational Training (IEFP) has reached a remarkable milestone. Did you know that the IEFP has already trained half a million people? This achievement not only demonstrates the commitment to vocational training in Portugal, but also emphasises the importance of qualification [...]
Confidentiality and ISO 27001
A confidencialidade é crucial num escritório de contabilidade, que lida diariamente com informações sensíveis de empresas e indivíduos. Proteger dados financeiros, fiscais e pessoais é uma responsabilidade que vai além da ética – é também uma obrigação legal. Neste contexto, a certificação ISO 27001 destaca-se como uma garantia essencial de [...]
Is there overqualification in Portugal?
Há sobrequalificação em Portugal? Há sobrequalificação em Portugal? Há. Um estudo recente do Laboratório Colaborativo para o Trabalho, Emprego e Proteção Social (CoLabor) indica que sim. De facto, a situação é preocupante. Designadamente, um quarto dos diplomados em Portugal têm qualificações superiores às exigidas pelos seus empregos. Este fenómeno, que [...]
