18.11.2025

LEGAL ALERT: Annual Update of the Currency Depreciation Coefficients for 2025

On 11 November 2025, the Portuguese Ministry of Finance published Ordinance No. 382/2025/1, which establishes the annual update of the currency depreciation coefficients applicable to assets and rights disposed of during the 2025 fiscal year. 

24.10.2025

LEGAL ALERT: Amendments to the New Immigration Law (October 2025)

The new Immigration Law, was enacted on October 16, 2025, following review by the Constitutional Court, and introduces substantial changes to the legal framework governing the entry, residence, family reunification, and issuance of work visas for foreign nationals in Portugal. 

08.07.2025

LEGAL ALERT: Amendments to the Portuguese Nationality Law and the Foreigners Law: what may change?

The Nationality Law may undergo significant changes following the presentation by the Government of Montenegro of Draft Law No. 1/XVII/1.ª. This initiative aims to apply stricter rules on the attribution, acquisition, loss, and consolidation of Portuguese nationality. We have selected the main measures under discussion so that you can follow what may change. 

19.09.2024

Legal Alert: The latest IRS changes and tax benefits in Portugal

On 28 June 2024, Law 31/2024 was published, introducing significant changes to the IRS Code, the Stamp Duty Code and the Tax Benefits Statute (EBF).

17.07.2024

Legal Alert: Extension of the period of validity of documents and visas relating to stay in national territory and Reformulation of the Migration Observatory

The recent Decree-Law no. 41-A/2024 of 28 of June 2024 introduces a one-year extension (until 30 of June 2025) to the validity period of documents and visas for foreign citizens in Portugal.

21.06.2024

Legal Alert: Creation of a specialised Immigration and Asylum Court

Recently, the government accepted the Superior Council of the Judiciary’s proposal to create a court specialising in immigration and asylum issues.