Discover why investing in Portugal is such an attractive option.
1. Strategic Location
Portugal has a unique strategic position to access key worldwide markets. As an European country (Portugal joined the EU in 1986) with privileged historical ties to countries all over the world, it provides an unique entry point towards multiple, different markets.
2. Renowned R&D Centers
Portugal develops state-of-the-art R&D across the entire country in an enormous variety of research centers. In 2013, the country had the record of the highest percentual variation in the number of patent requests in the geographical area of Europe.
Portugal has a unique strategic position to access key worldwide markets. As an European country (Portugal joined the EU in 1986) with privileged historical ties to countries all over the world, it provides an unique entry point towards multiple, different markets.
2. Renowned R&D Centers
Portugal develops state-of-the-art R&D across the entire country in an enormous variety of research centers. In 2013, the country had the record of the highest percentual variation in the number of patent requests in the geographical area of Europe.
Source: Eurostat
3. Home Market Opportunities
Portugal has increasingly become a service-based economy. Some of the key sectors worth investing in Portugal include the Automotive sector, Information and Communication Technology sector, Renewable Energy and Biotechnology. Of these, the renewable energy has the biggest prospects as Portugal plans to achieve a target of having 60% of its electricity generation through renewable sources of energy.
Portugal has increasingly become a service-based economy. Some of the key sectors worth investing in Portugal include the Automotive sector, Information and Communication Technology sector, Renewable Energy and Biotechnology. Of these, the renewable energy has the biggest prospects as Portugal plans to achieve a target of having 60% of its electricity generation through renewable sources of energy.
4. Strong Technological Leadership
Portugal is a top country in providing technological services, from telecom to electronic payments.
As the country becomes a hub for start-ups all over the world to settle in, its technological landscape grows. An example of such is the WebSummit, being held for the first time in Portugal in November 2016.
Together with its strategic location, Portugal offers some of the best technological infrastructures across all Europe. This provides further support to the country’s entrepreneurial spirit, which can accommodate a wide range of firms - from SME’s to global organizations.
5. Skilled Human Capital
Portugal has a strong, flexible, committed and productive workforce with a high level of education in business-oriented areas. Not only the research centres stand out, but also the high quality superior education institutions. Universities provide high quality instruction, being on the top 36 of the best schools created in the last 50 years and with 35,000 new graduates every year in Lisbon alone.
Foreign languages, mathematics, management and science are just a few areas where the Portuguese people's skills stand out. 61% of Portuguese people speak at least one foreign language. English learning is mandatory from elementary school. 78% of the students learn 2 or more foreign languages (65% in EU-28, 53% in France or 42% in Spain).
Portugal is a top country in providing technological services, from telecom to electronic payments.
As the country becomes a hub for start-ups all over the world to settle in, its technological landscape grows. An example of such is the WebSummit, being held for the first time in Portugal in November 2016.
Together with its strategic location, Portugal offers some of the best technological infrastructures across all Europe. This provides further support to the country’s entrepreneurial spirit, which can accommodate a wide range of firms - from SME’s to global organizations.
5. Skilled Human Capital
Portugal has a strong, flexible, committed and productive workforce with a high level of education in business-oriented areas. Not only the research centres stand out, but also the high quality superior education institutions. Universities provide high quality instruction, being on the top 36 of the best schools created in the last 50 years and with 35,000 new graduates every year in Lisbon alone.
Foreign languages, mathematics, management and science are just a few areas where the Portuguese people's skills stand out. 61% of Portuguese people speak at least one foreign language. English learning is mandatory from elementary school. 78% of the students learn 2 or more foreign languages (65% in EU-28, 53% in France or 42% in Spain).
Source: AICEP, Eurostat
6. Presence of Renowned Companies
BOSH, Dr.-Ing. Sven Ost, Plant Manager of Bosch in Braga
"Bosch has invested in the development and production of innovative solutions and technologies in Portugal for the global market of Car Multimedia products because it believes in the potential of the country. The Bosch facilities in Braga are highly competitive in terms of quality and productivity in Europe.“
H. B. Fuller, Malcolm Grey, Director H.B. Fuller Europe.
“At HB Fuller, our expanding Portuguese team has quickly gained a reputation for professional expertise, high energy, quick learning and cross-functional teamwork. I am delighted by the quality of the people we can attract and how fast they have developed.”
BOSH, Dr.-Ing. Sven Ost, Plant Manager of Bosch in Braga
"Bosch has invested in the development and production of innovative solutions and technologies in Portugal for the global market of Car Multimedia products because it believes in the potential of the country. The Bosch facilities in Braga are highly competitive in terms of quality and productivity in Europe.“
H. B. Fuller, Malcolm Grey, Director H.B. Fuller Europe.
“At HB Fuller, our expanding Portuguese team has quickly gained a reputation for professional expertise, high energy, quick learning and cross-functional teamwork. I am delighted by the quality of the people we can attract and how fast they have developed.”
Source: AICEP
7. Trustworthy Partners
A number of different organizations can help you set up your firm or transition your business to Portugal.
AGÊNCIA PARA O INVESTIMENTO E COMÉRCIO EXTERNO DE PORTUGAL (AICEP)
With a delegation in New York City and another in the San Francisco General-Consulate , AICEP is capable of supporting those who want to invest in Portugal from coast to coast.
Website: www.portugalglobal.pt
Contacts: aicep.s.francisco@portugalglobal.pt
GABINETE DE APOIO AO INVESTIDOR DA DIÁSPORA (GAID)
The GAID’s mission is to promote, support and facilitate the investment in Portugal from the Portuguese communities. Through its network of Embassies and Consulates, it links local realities to Portugal.
Website: https://www.portaldascomunidades.mne.pt
Contacts: gabinvdiaspora@mne.pt
ALTO COMISSARIADO PARA AS MIGRAÇÕES
The aim of the “ELEVAR o seu negócio” project is to support businessmen replicating their business in Portugal. By giving them the tools to grow in Portugal, the program creates the necessary conditions to further boost the Portuguese economy.
Website: http://www.acm.gov.pt/-/elevador-pt
Contacts: gare@acm.com.pt
A number of different organizations can help you set up your firm or transition your business to Portugal.
AGÊNCIA PARA O INVESTIMENTO E COMÉRCIO EXTERNO DE PORTUGAL (AICEP)
With a delegation in New York City and another in the San Francisco General-Consulate , AICEP is capable of supporting those who want to invest in Portugal from coast to coast.
Website: www.portugalglobal.pt
Contacts: aicep.s.francisco@portugalglobal.pt
GABINETE DE APOIO AO INVESTIDOR DA DIÁSPORA (GAID)
The GAID’s mission is to promote, support and facilitate the investment in Portugal from the Portuguese communities. Through its network of Embassies and Consulates, it links local realities to Portugal.
Website: https://www.portaldascomunidades.mne.pt
Contacts: gabinvdiaspora@mne.pt
ALTO COMISSARIADO PARA AS MIGRAÇÕES
The aim of the “ELEVAR o seu negócio” project is to support businessmen replicating their business in Portugal. By giving them the tools to grow in Portugal, the program creates the necessary conditions to further boost the Portuguese economy.
Website: http://www.acm.gov.pt/-/elevador-pt
Contacts: gare@acm.com.pt
8. Investor-Friendly Legal System
In recent years, Portuguese employment law has undergone many changes and adjustments. After more than 30 years of legislative reforms, the Portuguese labour system is now more flexible, particularly in terms of organizing working time.
Moreover, Portugal has an investor friendly economic environment and it is an innovative country.
9. Multiple Incentives to Foreign Investment
There are several incentives which the Portuguese government provides to foreign investors. These incentives are based on the certain factors such as the contribution of the investment for development purpose, the size of the investment, job creation.
Depending on the area, different types of incentives or grants can be attributed to stimulate investments in Portugal.
10. Quality of Life
Portugal presents a temperate climate, with short winters and long warm summers, where sunshine is almost a constant feature with approximately 239 days a year of sunny days.
With a variety of culture offering, spectacular wild life and history, Portugal offers the possibility of having a great quality of life.
The quality of life one can experience in Portugal is also easily translated in numbers. Comparing Lisbon with other capitals shows how affordable it is to enjoy such a beautiful country.
In recent years, Portuguese employment law has undergone many changes and adjustments. After more than 30 years of legislative reforms, the Portuguese labour system is now more flexible, particularly in terms of organizing working time.
Moreover, Portugal has an investor friendly economic environment and it is an innovative country.
9. Multiple Incentives to Foreign Investment
There are several incentives which the Portuguese government provides to foreign investors. These incentives are based on the certain factors such as the contribution of the investment for development purpose, the size of the investment, job creation.
Depending on the area, different types of incentives or grants can be attributed to stimulate investments in Portugal.
10. Quality of Life
Portugal presents a temperate climate, with short winters and long warm summers, where sunshine is almost a constant feature with approximately 239 days a year of sunny days.
With a variety of culture offering, spectacular wild life and history, Portugal offers the possibility of having a great quality of life.
The quality of life one can experience in Portugal is also easily translated in numbers. Comparing Lisbon with other capitals shows how affordable it is to enjoy such a beautiful country.
