15Nov
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...
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
Mercan Group Renaissance Hotel Embraces the Coastal City of Porto
Renaissance Hotels, a prominent member of Marriott Bonvoy's extensive portfolio of 31 exceptional hotel brands, has made its debut in Portugal with the grand opening of the Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel.Nestled in the enchanting Lapa neighborhood, renowned for its rich history and lively ambiance in...
11Sep
Mercan’s Casa da Companhia is (one of) The Best Hotels and Extended Stays to Visit in 2023!
Esquire Magazine has curated a list of 21 exceptional global hotels, ranging from luxurious resorts to charming hideaways that you absolutely must consider for your next travel adventure. Among these prestigious recommendations, Casa da Companhia, Vignette Collection in Porto, Portugal, stands out as a top...
06Sep
Change of Law – Portugal Golden Visa
Following the State Council that took place yesterday, with the attendance of the President of the Republic and the Prime Ministry, we were informed that the Government has scheduled, at the Parliament, the return of the discussion for the “Mais Habitação” law. According to the...
05Aug
Hard Rock International and Mercan Properties Announce Plans for New Hard Rock Hotel Algarve in Portugal
Hard Rock International announced development plans to open a new Hard Rock Hotel Algarve in Portugal. The new development will be located near the gorgeous sands in Praia do Vau, Portimão, further expanding the iconic brand's global reach. The property, set to begin construction in early 2024 and...
02Aug
Discovering Madeira: World 5th best city to invest
Whether it's for a vacation, or just to spend some time off, investors may wonder where would be best to buy a future property investment. Questions like: away from the city rush, discovering small towns, or traveling inland, may appear, and what if the answer is just...
10Jul