Letter from the Court: What to do?
Receiving a letter from the court can cause anxiety, especially when the person doesn't know if it's a simple notification, a summons, or a [...]
ACT Inspection: Company Rights and Documents That May Be Requested
An inspection by the ACT (Authority for Working Conditions) can occur due to a complaint, a sector-specific campaign, a workplace accident, verification of safety conditions, or monitoring of compliance with labor legislation. For [...]
Judicial or notarial inventory: differences, deadlines and costs
When a person dies and leaves assets to be divided, the heirs need to regularize the succession. In some cases, the division is simple and everyone is involved.
Change of residence of a minor to a foreign country: authorization and opposition.
A minor's relocation to a foreign country is a family decision with a major impact. It can arise from professional, family, economic, academic, or personal reasons, [...]
Property regimes in marriage: community property, separate property, or acquired property.
The marital property regime is one of the most important asset decisions for those planning to marry in Portugal. Although it is often treated as [...]
AIMA has not responded: what to do and when to proceed to court?
When AIMA does not respond to a request for a residence permit, renewal, family reunification, appointment, or issuance of a document, the life of the foreign citizen can [...]
Startup Visa Portugal: requirements, documents, and errors that delay the process.
The Startup Visa Portugal is a residency program designed for foreign entrepreneurs who want to develop an innovative project in Portugal with growth potential, creating [...]
PEAP in Portugal: who can apply, how it works, and when it pays off.
In Portugal, the PEAP, or Special Payment Agreement Process, is a judicial mechanism designed to help debtors who are not yet in a situation [...]
Extended Sick Leave: Worker's Rights and Legal Limits
A prolonged sick leave can raise doubts about salaries, allowances, holidays, job security and the possibility of dismissal. For the employee, the concern is not [...]
Sole Proprietorship vs. Lda.: Which is the Best Option?
Choosing the legal structure of a company is a decision that affects liability, management, investor entry, decision-making, and the future organisation of the business.
Permanent partial incapacity: how to calculate compensation
Partial permanent incapacity can be recognised when, after a work accident or occupational disease, the worker is left with a permanent sequela that reduces their [...]
Disciplinary proceedings at work: what you can do to defend yourself
Receiving disciplinary proceedings at work can cause concern, especially when there's a possibility of suspension, loss of pay, or dismissal. However, [...]
