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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...

Mercan Group joined the Portuguese Diaspora Council in Canada!

Mercan Group joined the Portuguese Head of State for a prestigious event in Toronto, celebrating 70 years of Portuguese emigration to Canada.The Portuguese Diaspora Council hosted a corporate gala that marked the beginning of Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa's visit to the emigrant communities of...

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...
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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...

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...

Change of Law – Golden Visa | Recent News

We would like to inform you that today the President of the Republic has vetoed the “Mais Habitação” law.The next step in this process is the return of the “Mais Habitação” law to the Parliament where it can be i) changed by the Parliament and...

Portugal among the favorite destinations of American Tourists

According to the European Travel Commission, there was a 79% increase in tourist arrivals from the United States of America.In the first quarter of 2023, according to data from Turismo de Portugal, North American passengers registered an increase of 64.7%. In overnight stays in tourist accommodation, there...

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