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Beginning 15th March, entrepreneurs from all over the world may apply for a Startup Visa in Portugal, a new residence permit recently approved by the Portuguese Government. Following the success [...]

Lugna has expanded its services and incorporated new teams into the Lisbon office.   Initial Coin Offering Advisory New areas of law develop quickly these days, presenting unique legal and [...]

On October 13th, the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM) and the Portuguese Institute of Governance signed a Protocol introducing new changes to the current Corporate Governance legal [...]

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority closed down unauthorised providers of the fake cryptocurrency E-Coin, triggering bankruptcy proceedings against any legal entities involved. [...]

S&P revised Portugal’s rating to BBB- from BB+, which was one level below investment grade, after being rated junk since January 2012, during the country’s bailout program. The Bank of [...]

New rules entering into force mid-November will require the disclosure of the exact means of payment used in the purchase and sale of real estate in Portugal. These rules will allow authorities [...]

A recent law has been passed barring the payment and receipt of cash of amounts.   The new provisions are in force since August 23, 2017 and cash payments in excess of Euro 3,000 are, as a [...]

Portugal’s entire electric power had been provided by renewables for four consecutive days in early May 2016 (7-11). More on business insider.

A Tax Treaty is a bilateral agreement that allocates taxing rights between two countries and overrules or modifies the effect a provision of the Tax Code. The purpose of a Tax Treaty is to avoid [...]

Introduction Over the last decade, Portugal has become a prime location for direct foreign investment, do business and for ultra and high net worth individuals to live. Portugal’s [...]