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Four Portuguese companies, including a Porto-based AI firm and an aesthetic clinic, have signed agreements to expand their operations into Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
President António José Seguro is attending the Cape Verde-Portugal economic forum in Praia to explore and identify new bilateral business and investment opportunities.
With only six months remaining, 74% of the Labour Compensation Fund remains uncollected, prompting employer confederations to consider requesting an extension from the government due to administrative difficulties.
An analysis of the Portuguese restaurant sector, highlighting concerns about its long-term economic stability and market saturation.
Fosun Group's investment in the Portuguese insurer Fidelidade, acquired in 2014 for one billion euros, is projected to be valued at 4.9 billion euros, highlighting the significant financial success of Chinese businesses in Portugal.
Portugal serves as a strategic entry point to Europe for entrepreneurs and investors. By using the country as a logistics hub, businesses can access the entire European Union market of 452 million consumers. Key advantages include the free movement of goods, which allows products imported into Portugal to be sold across the EU without additional customs bureaucracy, and the VAT deferral scheme, which significantly improves cash flow by allowing companies to avoid upfront tax payments upon importation. Furthermore, the shared language with Brazil simplifies documentation and labelling processes, making Portugal an ideal base for international trade.
With Amancio Ortega's daughter at the helm, the group has closed more than 2,000 stores across various brands. The effect on the accounts was positive: profits increased, reaching 2.98 billion euros in 2023.
With 100 employees, the consulting firm, which focuses on sustainability, has already secured €8.5 million in projects this year.
The British private equity firm Cinven announced this Tuesday that it has completed the fundraising for a strategic investment fund, totaling approximately 2.3 billion euros, and has identified Portugal as a priority target for acquisitions. The capital raised exceeded the initial target by 50% and is intended for investment in medium-sized European companies.
The company Desafio Global has been ranked first in reputation within the Portuguese events industry.
The Portuguese government is targeting large-scale business investments valued at 10 billion euros.
One of the most traditional companies in Portugal when it comes to tableware maintains a connection with Brazilian artists and business ties with Brazil, where sales totalled 6 million euros last year.
Home Algarve Investor Talks returns to Portimão for its biggest edition ever Investor Talks returns to Portimão for its biggest edition ever More than 2,000 attendees, 50 expert speakers and 4 stages with 50 sessions dedicated to investing, personal finance and business.
The executives of a medicinal cannabis company operating in Portugal have been charged with wrongful insolvency.
The Swiss merger that created the Helvetia Baloise insurance group will now control the former Baloise operation in Luxembourg, meaning that, in practice, the portfolio of 3.3 billion euros in Portuguese assets under management by Baloise Luxembourg remains unaffected. There is also the possibility of depending on Spain, given the acquisition of 70% of...
An exclusive report from Forbes Portugal featuring the ranking of the most influential women in the business sector for the year 2026.
Investor Talks returns to Portimão Arena on September 12 and 13 for its fifth edition, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors and finance specialists. Organisers are expecting more than 2,000 people at The post Investor Talks brings money, property and business heavyweights to Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Portuguese footwear brands are preparing for a major showcase in New York, emphasizing quality and design over competitive pricing as their strategy for entering the US market.
The Brazilian firm MJV has introduced a new AI-driven platform in the Portuguese market designed to simulate consumer behaviour through digital twins, allowing companies to evaluate products prior to their official release.
The Portuguese company Bhout, which created a smart punching bag, is expanding its operations into Latin America following a restructuring in Portugal that involved several job cuts. The fitness technology startup has signed a strategic partnership with the Chilean gym chain Neo...
The retail chain Courir is re-entering the Portuguese market after a two-year absence.
The Portuguese Promotional Bank (BPF) announced the launch of “Fomento Trade”, which as of this Tuesday will provide short-term export credit insurance solutions and guarantees for medium and long-term international operations, backed by the Portuguese State, to support the internationalisation and competitiveness of Portuguese companies.
More than a hundred Portuguese companies are participating in this year's edition of the Maputo International Trade Fair.
