Latest news and stories about business in work in Portugal for expats and residents.
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.
Portugal serves as the host nation for the upcoming European conference organised by the Site Selectors Guild.
Eugenia Oswaldt discusses how a deficit in entrepreneurial spirit in Portugal discourages citizens from seeking opportunities internationally.
Carlos Ribas, former head of Bosch Portugal and current CEO of CTS, steps down from his executive management roles.
PwC Portugal advised the ORA Group, a French group specialising in the design, production and installation of retail spaces, on the acquisition of a majority stake in Original Spot Design, a Portuguese benchmark in the sector for premium cosmetics and perfume brands. PwC Portugal supported the ORA Group through all stages of the transaction.
Hugo Veiga and Diego Machado are officially back on the market, now with a project of their own. The duo, who left their roles as global creative directors at AKQA in June of last year, are launching !F Creative Capital, a company that presents itself with a business model identical to that of a venture capital firm.
The Brazilian firm Fiber launches its operations in Europe by establishing a presence in Portugal.
PepsiCo has appointed a new leader for its Portuguese operations.
Portugal is expected to end 2026 with approximately 2,250 business insolvencies, a figure largely stable compared to the previous year, according to an Allianz Trade report. While recent months showed a downward trend, the insurer predicts a 2% increase in 2027 to 2,300 cases due to ongoing pressures from financing costs and production factors. Construction insolvencies rose, while retail and agribusiness saw declines. Globally, Allianz Trade expects insolvency levels to remain high until 2028, with AI not yet identified as a general cause of failure.
Local business owners and marketers gathered at UAlg Tec Campus, at the University of the Algarve, on Monday, October 19, for “Give, Don’t Ask”, a free Growth Box event built The post Faro event asks Algarve businesses to give before they ask appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The number of business insolvencies in Portugal shows stability during the period from January to September 2026.
Randstad Portugal introduces a new dedicated service area focused on trade marketing solutions.
Several Brazilian franchises are participating in a fair in Portugal to expand their businesses, with the country being a major participant at Expofranchise 2026 in Lisbon. Companies such as Total Clean, Anjos mattresses, and Depil Express are looking to strengthen or establish their presence in the Portuguese market, contributing to a franchising sector in Portugal that exceeded 23 billion euros in revenue in 2025.
U.S. defence giant Lockheed Martin has opened a potential route into its F-35 production chain for four Portuguese companies, as various manufacturers compete to supply the fighter jets that will The post U.S. defence giant courts Portuguese industry as decision on new fighter jets approaches appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Lino Santos and Duarte Pupo Correia debate cyber risks in Portugal and explain how cybersecurity is a strategic investment for companies.
An analysis of how Portuguese companies often mistake reactive improvisation for true productivity. While cultural traits like flexibility and informality can solve urgent problems, they often mask operational inefficiencies when the same issues recur. The author argues that management must move beyond simply copying external productivity models and instead focus on how internal cultural strengths—such as personal relationships and adaptability—can be systematically integrated into processes to create lasting value rather than just 'putting out fires'.
The challenge lies not only in finding business opportunities, but in securing the necessary capital to seize them without compromising cash flow and operational stability.
HORA Creative World has separated from an international group to independently pursue its brand strategy and business scaling efforts. Founded in 1927 and formerly part of McCann Portugal, the agency retains its 52-person team and leadership, now operating with full autonomy to define its strategy and market expansion. CEO Luís Pereira Santos highlights that this independence allows for faster decision-making and international growth in markets such as Spain, Brazil, the US, and Vietnam. The agency, which recently reported a 9% revenue growth to €9 million, plans to invest in talent and artificial intelligence to enhance its service offerings in branding, digital, and content.
Abreu Advogados and Latitudes 10, a consultancy firm supporting investment promotion in Venezuela, have signed a strategic cooperation protocol. According to the firm, this partnership aims to identify investment opportunities in Venezuela, support national and international investors looking to invest in that country, promote the internationalisation of companies, and organise business missions.
Novobanco has been recognised by Global Finance as the leading financial institution for small and medium-sized enterprises in Portugal.
The adoption of artificial intelligence in Portuguese businesses is being hindered by a shortage of skilled staff and insufficient financial resources.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Portugal celebrates its 75th anniversary with an event held in Ponta Delgada.
Sumol+Compal, a Portuguese non-alcoholic beverage company, now has Sérgio Leal as its director of innovation. The former McDonald's executive took on the role in September, according to his LinkedIn profile. Sérgio Leal, who spent nearly 20 years at McDonald's, the last seven as director of marketing and communication, left the company...
