Meet The Members Europe – Why Portugal? Understanding the region’s opportunities
Most of the things that create Portugal’s appeal are intangible: the generous light, the mood and warmth of its people, the ever-changing landscape, its cosmopolitan diversity, and its position at the westmost tip of Europe. Facts are also important. It has one of the lowest crime rates in Europe (and in the world), one of […]
TELEWORK: Portugal decides to change the statutory regulation on telework during a pandemic crisis
Since the outbreak of Covid-19, Portugal was no exception to the huge increase on the telework and other forms of remote working experience. Such increase was chiefly triggered by Government temporary and exceptional rules which, during the lockdown periods, enforced telework for all employees whose tasks were compatible which such way of rendering work. In […]
Foreword by Andrew Chilvers The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is a hugely diverse cultural and geographical mix that stretches from Morocco in northwest Africa to Iran in Southwest Asia. The region is home to a range of economies with vastly different levels of openness to international trade and investment. But with the […]
Decree-Law 14/2021 published today, 12th February, announces that the changes to the law on residency by investment will no longer be enacted in July 2021 but instead on 1st January 2022. This is good and encouraging news for all those potential investors that still wish to invest in Lisbon and Oporto. All requirements in force […]
Overview of Services Offered By IR Virtual Event Sponsor: Valadas Coriel & Associados
Welcome to Portugal If you are reading this text it is most likely because someone has referred us or we have met at a conference, read about us on LinkedIn or elsewhere and you somehow have an interest in Portugal. Portugal is one of the best small countries few people know about or one of […]
VCA launched new office at Amoreiras. The new space is located on the 16th floor at Torre 3, Amoreiras, in Lisbon. The firm’s expansion made it inevitable to seek for additional office space. We designed a new functional, state of the art law office in one of the most iconic office buildings of the capital. […]
Portugal makes it easy for NHR to get the 20% flat rate on professional income
In a unexpected bold move, the Portuguese Tax Authority (ATA) ruled on the 8th of October that Non-Habitual Residents (NHR) no longer have to seek prior approval to be granted the recognition of an “high added value” profession which entails a flat rate of 20% personal income tax (15% in the case of independent professionals) […]
Probably the best program for Residence and Citizenship. Our Law Firm has a specialized team in Golden Visa, ready to assist you through the whole process. Portugal Golden Visa
João Valadas Coriel co-founded the law firm in 2001. Currently Managing Partner, he coordinates across all VCA Departments. His recognised expertise and decisiveness are sought to bring a senior voice to the table, close deals and bring all sorts of matters to closure. Noreen Weiss is an accomplished corporate and transactional lawyer and management advisor, […]
Valadas Coriel & Associados has been Voted 2018 Member of The Year within the IR Global Network
Valadas Coriel & Associados are delighted to have been voted 2018 Member of The Year within the IR Global network, voted by IR members at this year’s IR annual conference.Representing the firm was Managing Partner João Valadas Coriel.IR Global’s Member of The Year award gives recognition to the most active members for 2018. It gives IR […]
Taken from International Asset Protection Planning: The debtor’s dilemma – planning for and protecting against future judgmentsVirtual Round Table Series, December 2016: Private Client Working Group If only one spouse is on the title of the judgment debt, that spouse is the only one responsible for the debt incurred. However, if individual assets are not […]
What tax legislation should high net worth individuals relocating to your jurisdiction be aware of?
Taken from: A New Place to Call Home Residency options and implications for high net worth individualsVirtual Round Table Series Private Client Working Group 2017 Portugal offers investors, pensioners and qualified professionals the ‘Non Habitual Tax Resident’ (NHTR) status which grants full exemption on most classes of foreign sourced income like pensions, dividends, interests and […]
