Featured publications
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Decree-Law no. 139/2025, of December 29th was publish on Portugal’s Official Gazette, ruling the minimum monthly wage’s increase to € 920.00, with effects from January 1st, 2026, onwards.
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This edition highlights the measures included in the Draft State Budget Law for 2026, the introduction of VAT groups in Portugal, the first binding information addressing the concept of permanent establishment for VAT purposes, as well as the most…
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Garrigues DigitalThe European Commission has published the first guidelines clarifying how the obligations of the Data Act apply to connected vehicles. The document provides guidance for manufacturers, providers and users on access to, and use and transmission of,…
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Intellectual Property BlogFrom a niche pastime to a global phenomenon, video games now stand as a driving force of the entertainment industry. Beyond creativity and technology, they embody a complex fusion of art, technology, and law. As multifaceted works, video games…
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Data Economy, Privacy and Cybersecurity NewsletterIn this newsletter, we offer the latest updates on everything related to the data economy, privacy and cybersecurity. We cover the most recent rulings from relevant authorities and agencies, key court decisions, and the most important news in this…
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Since 2024, Portugal's IFICI tax incentive has provided a preferential tax regime for individuals engaged in scientific research and innovation. However, its implementation is highly complex due to scattered regulations, multiple eligibility…
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The State Budget for 2025 introduces tax measures focused on business competitiveness and increasing workers' wages.
Publications
This index is the reference for several social security benefits.
The value of pensions for accidents at work is updated annually, in line with the evolution of Portuguese GDP and the 12‑month average change of the CPI in Portugal.
In 2026, the average construction cost per square metre for purposes of the Municipal Property Tax (IMI) will increase from EUR 532 to EUR 570, pursuant to Ordinance No. 471/2025/1 of 26 December, recently published.
Considering the evolution of life expectancy recorded in 2024 and 2025, the standard age to access retirement pension in the Portuguese general social security system in 2027 will increase to 66 years and 11 months.
