SBPSlegal | Apr 23, 2026
Addressing social security implications resulting from cross-border work has been a significant challenge for companies, employees and contractors alike, particularly within the context of a global digital economy. In this regard, concerning cross-border work performed between th...
SBPSlegal | Apr 23, 2026
Is the family home an attachable asset? Yes. The law allows the family home to be seized. However, it must be deemed the last resort, with special attention given to the household members’ situation (minors, the elderly and the sick) when seizing this type of asset.Are goods es...
SBPSlegal | Apr 22, 2026
You do not, but you should. At the time of the appointment with AIMA to apply for a resident permit, applicants need to either submit proof of being registered with the Portuguese National Health Service (SNS for short in Portuguese) or of being covered by a Portuguese private he...
SBPSlegal | Nov 19, 2024
Portugal, where English is widely spoken, boasts safety, sunny weather, quality of life, friendly locals, tasty food, fantastic fibre internet coverage and direct flights to several US cities and several other destinations in Europe, America and Africa. If you are not ready to r...
SBPSlegal | Nov 12, 2024
Article 44 of the Portuguese Constitution enshrines the right to move and emigrate: ‘1. All citizens are guaranteed the right to move and settle freely in any part of the national territory.2. Everyone is guaranteed the right to emigrate or leave national territory and the rig...
SBPSlegal | Nov 5, 2024
The 2024 State Budget Law ended the NHR regime as was. However, it is still possible to access a new NHR scheme (also known as Scientific Research and Innovation Regime, but often referred to as NHR 2.0) under special conditions foreseen in the Tax Benefits Code. Who is eligible...
SBPSlegal | Oct 29, 2024
Language is an essential tool for ensuring that citizens can communicate and integrate fully into Portuguese society. Therefore, for various types of nationality processes, one of the fundamental requirements is to demonstrate a basic level of proficiency in the Portuguese langua...
SBPSlegal | Oct 22, 2024
Lack of information and misleading advertising are two of the main reasons that lead people to enter contracts that they later regret. Family members, particularly those who are older or lack instruction, can often be manipulated to enter into contracts without fully understandi...
SBPSlegal | Oct 15, 2024
For public documents (as opposed to private) to be valid abroad, these need to be legalised, thus its authenticity being certified. Issuing entities of public documents will typically include Ministries, Registry Offices, Courts, Schools, Notaries, Commerce and Industry Chambers,...
SBPSlegal | Oct 8, 2024
When you receive a notice ordering you to leave a rented property, known as an eviction notice, you have three options: Vacate the property and pay the landlord the amount owed as rent; Oppose the eviction; Request a postponement for vacating the property. We will focus on th...
SBPSlegal | Sep 30, 2024
Planning for the distribution of assets after passing is a crucial step in ensuring loved ones are taken care of and in avoiding situations potentially leading to disputes and complications for heirs. Therefore, understanding succession rules is essential for anyone considering r...
SBPSlegal | Sep 24, 2024
In Portugal, companies are required to pay monthly contributions to Social Security (TSU – Taxa Social Unica) over gross monthly salaries: employees will see deducted a 11% flat rate from their salary and the employer will pay 23.75% over that amount, handing 34.75% in total to...
SBPSlegal | Sep 17, 2024
As a rule, to be presented in Portugal, documents written in a foreign language must be accompanied by a certified translation into Portuguese. A certified translation is therefore a translation whose content is confirmed as corresponding to an original document written in a fore...
SBPSlegal | Sep 10, 2024
All decisions (judgements) rendered by foreign courts, whether civil, compensatory, or other, must be reviewed and confirmed by the competent Portuguese court to be valid in Portugal. The review and recognition of foreign judgements is therefore a judicial action, which may be ...
SBPSlegal | Aug 27, 2024
1) Types of matrimonial property regimesCommunity of after-acquired property: only assets acquired after the marriage are owned jointly by the couple. Assets owned before the marriage or inherited or bequeathed after, are owned singly by each spouse.This is the statutory regime i...
