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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 [...]

According to the Expat Insider survey, Portugal ranks 5th Best Place for Expats Worldwide in 2017. This survey aims to capture the views of millions of executives, skilled workers, students and [...]

Portugal was awarded the title of World’s Leading Destination 2017 at the World Travel Awards’ Grand Final Gala Ceremony in Phu Quoc, Vietnam. The so called “Oscars of Tourism” event took [...]

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 [...]

Portugal has transposed into the domestic legal framework the provisions of Council Directive (EU) 2015/2376 of 8 December 2015. This Directive amended Directive 2011/16/EU. It’s contents [...]

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 [...]

Often compared to Chiang Mai as the perfect place to work from and still enjoy day to day life, and to San Diego in terms of climate, Lisbon has already caught the eye of many digital nomads that [...]