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Business opportunities in Portugal

As in much of the rest of the world, Portugal has been following the trends where it comes to investment. The best opportunities and perhaps the most lucrative ones are in these areas.

 

Sustainability

Sustainability has been a new focus when it comes to investment in Portugal, with companies making an effort to be environmentally and (of course) financially sustainable. There are even Portuguese sustainable investment funds.

 

Bio and organic

With more and more funds being allocated to the development of Portugal’s agriculture, bio and organic businesses have been sprouting in Portugal.

 

Franchises

If you prefer to keep a company’s structure and resources and bring a franchise to Portugal (or expand an already existing one) it might be a good idea to pursue this kind of investment. Some franchises have done fairly well in this country.

 

The low-cost madness

The Portuguese people have a tendency to be influenced by the “low-cost madness”. Businesses that follow this prerogative usually succeed very well in this country.

 

Where to invest in Portugal

Apart from the previously mentioned areas, there are two that are the “golden ticket” to invest or do business in Portugal.

 

Real estate

With relatively low costs (when compared to other countries) and the constant rise in rent prices, real estate remains an excellent avenue to invest in Portugal The golden age is already gone, but that only means that you must search harder and maybe be a little more cautious with what you buy, but there are plenty of resources and people to help you make a solid choice.

Be mindful that, for the time being, the best investments in real estate are still Lisbon and Porto.

 

Tech startups

With the Web Summit’s choice of Portugal and Lisbon to be the event’s hosts, a mixture of talent, money and the brightest minds of the tech world have gravitated towards Lisbon. The Portuguese business world has picked up on the trend and new tech startups and investment opportunities appear every day.

If you are considering investing in Portugal don’t forget about this niche.

You might be interested in Top 20 Portuguese Startups from Europe’s Silicon Valley.

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Find a business for sale in Portugal

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If you are the kind of investor that prefers to buy an already existing business and give it your own vision, here are a few resources you can scout through to find some opportunities:

Don’t forget about the newspapers, they often advertise good investment opportunities.

Also, check out 5 Incredible Business Events in Portugal You Should Attend

Investing in Portugal as a foreigner to get citizenship

Investing to get citizenship programmes in Portugal are playing a major role in attracting foreign wealth and talent to this little country, much to the country’s benefit that has made billions in revenue.

But who wouldn’t like to live in charming Portugal? And even with a chance to become a citizen.

The most popular programme is the Golden Visa scheme which allows you to obtain a residence permit in Portugal.

What is the Golden Visa programme?

The Golden Visa is, in essence, a fast-track process to get Portuguese citizenship. This programme was designed by the government to attract foreign capital investment and investors. It is a fast way to get a residency permit in Portugal, and eventually Portuguese citizenship.

How to get a Golden Visa in Portugal?

You can only apply for a Golden Visa if you are a non-EU national. To apply for a Golden Visa, you need to make a substantial investment in Portugal. You can follow different investment strategies.

Regular investment

You can invest in the more straightforward ways by:

  • Transferring at least €1 million in capital to Portugal;

  • Creating a company (employing at least 10 Portuguese taxpayers); or

  • Capitalising on a small and medium enterprise (SME) in Portugal worth at least €500,000.

Real estate investment

You can also invest in property by:

  • Acquiring real estate worth at least €500,000; or

  • Acquiring property worth at least €350,000 (the property must be in the regeneration area and over 30 years old).

Become a patron

You can invest by contributing to the country’s heritage, arts and scientific research by:

  • Investing at least €350,000 in research activities in Portugal; or

  • Investing at least €250,000 for the maintenance and recovery of Portuguese arts and culture and national heritage.

What are the requirements?

In short, to apply for a Golden Visa you must:

  • Be a non-EU national;

  • Invest in any of the above-mentioned areas; and

  • Maintain the said investment for at least five years.

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