TKEG Expat ™ Business Guide

Portuguese Republic

Corporate Services in Portugal
Business-Friendly Environment

Portugal provides a favorable business environment and is considered as one of the ideal locations to establish a business. The country has a national network of accelerators and incubators to help entrepreneurs navigate the legal landscape and promote growth. Portugal's startup ecosystem is continuously expanding, contributing 1.1% to the gross domestic product (GDP) and has successfully incubated several unicorn companies, demonstrating its position as an innovative business hotspot​​​​.

Strong Intellectual Property Protection

Portugal has a sound legal framework to protect intellectual property, covering a wide range of rights including patents, designs, trademarks, copyrights, and more. The Industrial Property Office plays a crucial role in protecting and promoting industrial property, providing valuable assistance to entrepreneurs in meeting legal requirements​​.

Tax Incentives and U.S.-Portugal Tax Treaty

The tax treaty between the U.S. and Portugal allows citizens of both countries to avoid double taxation. Furthermore, Portugal offers many tax incentives for global companies, even if they do not operate or reside in Portugal. These tax incentive measures are part of the Portuguese government's efforts to attract global investments and create a friendly business environment for U.S. companies​​.

Young, Talented, and Economical Workforce

The enrollment in Portuguese universities has reached a new high in recent years, generating many highly skilled graduates. Despite the wage increases in the technology industry, the cost of talent in Portugal remains significantly lower than other popular talent centers such as Paris, Dublin, Berlin, and London​​.

Administrative Regions

01 - Aveiro District
02 - Beja District
03 - Braga District
04 - Bragança District
05 - Castelo Branco District
06 - Coimbra District
07 - Évora District
08 - Faro District
09 - Guarda District
10 - Leiria District
11 - Lisbon District
12 - Portalegre District
13 - Porto District
14 - Santarém District
15 - Setúbal District
16 - Viana do Castelo District
17 - Vila Real District
18 - Viseu District
20 - Azores
30 - Madeira

Belonging Jurisdiction

European Economic Area
EEA - European Economic Area
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European Union
EU - European Union
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Portuguese Republic
PT - Portugal
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Earth
WORLD - Global
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