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18Dec
Fresh regulations aimed at modernizing and streamlining immigration procedures
The Portuguese Government has set forth a plan for 2024 to expedite and streamline immigration proceedings in Portugal. This initiative is evident in the revised regulatory decree altering the legal framework for Foreign Law in Portugal (Law no. 23/2007).Recent amendments to the law, integrated...
11Dec
Mercan Properties Invests Three Million in the “Last Urban Park” in the Center of Porto
In August 2024, the development of "the final urban park within Porto's city center" will encompass 1.7 hectares, representing a substantial investment of three million euros, spearheaded by the Canadian conglomerate Mercan Properties.During the commencement ceremony for the Lapa Urban Park, the Mayor of Porto...
16Nov
Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) regime
On the most recent Tuesday, which was the 14th of the month, a significant debate took place regarding the State Budget for the year 2024. The discussion primarily focused on the non-habitual resident regime. During this debate, the government introduced a proposal outlining a transitional...
15Nov
Casa das Lérias featured in the travel column of Le Figaro Newspaper
Casa das Lérias was recently featured in the travel column of Le Figaro Newspaper, where it was highlighted as an excellent choice for a fall getaway in Porto. The article, titled "What to Visit in Porto? Our Top 5 Getaways in the North of Portugal,"...
18Oct
Is the Era of the Portuguese NHR Regime Coming to a Close?
How the taxation for new residents may look in 2024The Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) regime is a beneficial tax regime that offers people who were not tax residents in Portugal for the past 5 years a more favorable Personal Income Tax (PIT) for a period of...
02Oct
New Portugal Golden Visa Rules To Take Effect Within Days – Latest Update
Following the reconfirmed vote by the Parliament, and the delivery of the document to the President's office, we can say today that the “Mais Habitação” law was already ratified by the President of the Republic. The next step is the publishment of the new law...
25Sep
Mercan Group joined the Portuguese Diaspora Council in Canada!
Mercan Group joined the Portuguese Head of State for a prestigious event in Toronto, celebrating 70 years of Portuguese emigration to Canada.The Portuguese Diaspora Council hosted a corporate gala that marked the beginning of Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa's visit to the emigrant communities of...
22Sep
Latest Update on Portugal Golden Visa on September 22, 2023
As per initially scheduled following the Conferência de Líderes, we would like to inform you, that the Parliament has just reconfirmed the “Mais Habitação” law with the votes in favor of 119 deputies from PS (Government party) and against 87 deputies, which means all opposition...
13Sep