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New rules for the entry, stay and exit of foreigners in Portugal.
With the entry into force of Law No. 18/2022, of August 25, the Legal Regime for the Entry, Stay, Exit and Removal of Foreigners from the National Territory (Law No. 23/2007) was amended, and new rules were created for the entry of foreign workers into...
New rules for e-commerce in the Autonomous Regions
Although a Community Regulation on this subject already existed, it only regulated e-commerce within the European market, leaving a gap in trade between regions of the Member States. Due to this legislative void, it was possible for...
Learn about the new warranty periods for movable and immovable property.
With the arrival of the new year, new warranty periods for products, whether movable or immovable goods, have also arrived. Thus, with the entry into force, on January 1, 2022, of Decree-Law No. 84/2021, these will be the new periods that consumers will have to observe...
Contract values and public procurement in Madeira
Although it is not the only way to choose the type of procedure, contracting entities typically choose direct award under a simplified regime, direct award, prior consultation, public tender, or restricted tender with pre-qualification by...
A preliminary contract for the purchase and sale of a property.
A preliminary contract is an agreement by which someone undertakes to enter into a certain contract, applying the provisions relating to the promised contract. That is, there is an obligation to issue a declaration of intent regarding the promised contract. These contracts can be...
Everything you need to know about Golden Visas, in 3 simple answers
Golden Visas will undergo an important change on January 1, 2022. The main changes will focus on the minimum amounts required in the different categories and also on the delimitation of specific areas for real estate investment in order to qualify for a Golden Visa....
Everything you need to know about Golden Visas, in 3 answers.
The Golden Visa program will undergo changes on January 1, 2022. The main changes will concern the minimum amounts required in the different categories and also the delimitation of specific areas for real estate investment. 1 - What does the... consist of?.
The rights of tenants over 65 years of age in the event of renovations to the rented property.
The law protects the most vulnerable tenants, namely tenants aged 65 or older, regarding rent increases in a lease agreement. What is a lease agreement? A lease agreement is a type of contract...
Are you an emigrant in the United Kingdom? Learn all about appointing a tax representative in Portugal.
This is a question many Madeiran emigrants have been asking, especially those living and working in the United Kingdom. Find out what a tax representative is, what their duties are, and who is required to appoint one to represent them before the...