Are you considering making investments in Portugal, either individually or as a company? Do you want to know how legal support can be advantageous when making investments?

Read this article by Catarina S. Gomes – Lawyers in Portugal And invest in the best way possible!

What is legal aid?

Legal support relates to legal consultations with lawyers to clarify any legal matter.

At Catarina S. Gomes – Lawyers in Braga you will find lawyers ready to help you in various areas, from Criminal Law to the Family Law and also in investments.

What are investments?

Investment is the expenditure or application of resources with the expectation that, in the future, this investment will produce a return. If you want to invest your money, you should carefully analyze why you want to do so and what your objective is, keeping in mind that there is always risk involved in investing.

The investments fall within the area of Tax Law.
 

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Tax Law

Tax law is the branch of law that establishes the terms under which taxes are levied and the amounts to be collected from citizens are determined. This branch of law aims to combat potential abuses that may be committed by citizens.

Tax lawyers provide the following services:

• Tax planning for domestic and international operations;
• Planning and tax incentives;
• Restructuring and reorganization of economic groups;
• Tax optimization for restructuring and internationalization operations;
• Legal advice on matters of international taxation;
• Financial products (taxes applicable to financial transactions and contracts);
• Compliance with tax obligations;
• Direct and indirect taxes, taxes on assets and on inheritances and gifts;
• Tax litigation and tax arbitration;
• Tax liability of directors, managers, liquidators and tax representatives;
• Compensation of managers;
• Legal support in matters related to tax crimes and offenses.

Types of investment

In the financial market, there are fixed-income investments and variable-income investments. Fixed-income investments allow the investor to know exactly how much they will receive after a stipulated period.

Some examples of fixed-income investments are:

• Direct Treasury;
• Bank Deposit Certificates;
• Letters of Credit (LCI and LCA);
• Fixed Income Investment Funds.

In investments with variable income, the return depends on the assets (anything an investor or company owns that can be converted into money, whether tangible or intangible), as investors may appear or disappear.

Some examples of investments with variable income:

• Company shares;
• Real Estate Investment Funds;
• Cryptocurrencies;
• Multi-market investment funds;
• Equity Funds.

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Reasons to invest in Portugal

According to the public services portal – Portugal You should invest in Portugal because:

• Portugal has a privileged location with access to relevant markets;
• It is a technologically advanced country;
• Portugal has a high level of education in business-oriented fields;
• It is among the most competitive and is attracting new business.
• Portugal has its doors open to millions of people because it is part of the European Union and has political stability;
• It is a safe country, with good infrastructure and a great quality of life. 

In addition to this, the tax incentives, security, innovation, large business market, attractive market and so many other qualities of this country make Portugal a good place to invest, both for foreigners and for Portuguese people.

What are the areas of expertise for an investment lawyer?

A lawyer specializing in investment operations provides legal advice on various aspects, such as:

• Establishing and setting up a company in Portugal;
• Clarification of any legal questions that may arise throughout the process;
• Corporate, tax, and real estate structuring of the investment.
• Acquisition of units of participation in investment funds or venture capital funds;
• Real estate investment;
• Tourism investment;
• Design of the investment structure;
• Support in building the business model;
• Representation before financial and banking institutions;
• Tax advice to individuals and companies regarding their tax situation;
• Tax advice on the main taxes in Portugal (e.g., Stamp Duty; Municipal Property Tax; Value Added Tax, among others);
• Tax advice regarding existing tax benefits (amortizations, exemptions and rate reductions, among others);
• Support throughout the due diligence process (the action of verifying a person or company beforehand in order to assess potential risks in establishing economic relations with them);
• Advisory services related to real estate investment vehicles;
• Planning and implementation of corporate structures;
• Consulting services for the acquisition or sale of companies;
• Legal support in asset purchase and sale transactions;
• Advisory services in asset financing and refinancing transactions;
• Legal advice on fixed income and variable income investments;
• Among others.

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What is the role of a lawyer in the investment field?

To ensure your investment yields a return and guarantees a good economic outcome, you must invest intelligently. Even if the law doesn't require it, you should have a lawyer on your side to help you see things clearly and give you the assurance that you are doing a good job. 

Whether you want to invest in a company, create a company, acquire assets, or any other type of investment, it's necessary to seek legal support to cover and understand all the important aspects of this matter, as it can be a complex issue that could have consequences, such as losing money. If you lose money, you can no longer call this effort an investment, but rather just an expense.  

At Catarina S. Gomes – Advogados in Braga, you have at your disposal an experienced team ready to assist you in all phases of the investment process.  

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