Working

If you work in Portugal, getting sick can raise two questions at once: how to justify your absence, and whether you will get paid. Sick leave in Portugal usually runs through a medical certificate, called baixa médica or Certificado de Incapacidade Temporária (CIT), and a Social Security sickness benefit rather than a full employer-paid salary. […]

Familiarize yourself with Portuguese business culture including how to conduct meetings, communicate with colleagues, network, and more.

Find your dream job in Portugal: we tell you where to look, who is hiring, how to get assistance, and what the requirements are.

Learn about the job application process in Portugal, including how to write a Portuguese-style CV and what to expect from interviews.

Dreaming of Portugal’s sunshine but stuck refreshing work boards? Here’s how to find – and land – jobs in Lisbon’s buzzing business scene.

Working remotely in Portugal sounds simple when you focus on sun, surf, and good Wi-Fi. In practice, the real questions are whether you can stay legally, which visa fits, how taxes and payroll may change, and how to get set up without expensive mistakes. Considering its favorable visa policies, and high quality of life, Portugal […]

It’s helpful to know Portuguese employment law when working in Portugal, from contracts and salaries to paid leave and training opportunities.

For employees and employers, it’s important to be aware of Portugal’s minimum wage laws, including pay requirements and average salaries.

From standard work visas to job seeker visas, here’s what you need to know about the requirements and process of setting up shop in Portugal.

Learn about maternity and parental leave in Portugal, including how to apply for it and your rights when returning to work.

Social security in Portugal provides many protections, including support during unemployment or sickness, pregnancy pay, and family benefits.

If you’re ready to set up a company in Portugal, the registry step can be fast. The harder part for many expat founders is choosing the right entity, getting the right tax numbers, and lining up the follow-up filings in the right order. Foreigners can usually register a Portuguese company, including a one-person company, and […]

Not every app that promises extra cash pays enough once you account for fees, tax, time, and any setup costs. The options that usually clear that bar fall into four groups: skilled remote work, local gig work, secondhand selling, and small survey income. That reality check matters because this shortlist is organized by use case, […]

Thinking of starting a business in Portugal? We cover everything from legal structures and taxes to registration fees and business culture.

From setting up your business to taxes and social security, we explain how to become a freelancer or self-employed in Portugal.

Companies in Portugal must pay Portuguese corporate tax on their profits. Read on to find out how it works, including advice on how to file and what credits are available.

Are you self-employed in Portugal? Find out how the tax system works with our expert guide to taxes for freelancers and self-employed workers in Portugal.