The Liberal Initiative (IL) president, Mariana Leitão, will present a policy document titled 'Lift Portugal — Build Now, Conquer the Future' to the Prime Minister proposing tax incentives, structural reforms and a Revised Budget, Diário de Notícias reports. The proposals aim to reshape fiscal policy and state reform, though they will face political negotiation in the coming weeks. Taxpayers and business owners should watch whether any elements move into draft legislation or the budget process.

A new circular from the Tax and Customs Authority clarifies that temporary-contract workers who are on the payroll at the end of the reference period count when companies calculate eligibility for the State Budget 2025 productivity bonus — even though those temporary workers themselves cannot receive the bonus. Employers should review end-of-period headcounts and payroll reporting to determine entitlement and consult accountants or tax advisers on the circular's details.

The Labour minister (ministra do Trabalho) said the government wants to move from a model focused only on tax incentives toward one that ties incentives to real productivity gains, RTP reports. The statement frames upcoming tax policy discussions rather than announcing concrete changes; employers and workers should watch for detailed proposals that could affect corporate tax treatments or employment incentives.