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Business news, startups, investments, and corporate developments in Portugal.

Starting a Business in Portugal in 2026: Company Types, Registration, Taxes, and What Every Founder Needs to Know

Portugal has positioned itself as one of Europe's most entrepreneur-friendly destinations — home to Web Summit, a growing startup ecosystem, generous tax incentives for foreign talent, and a cost base that remains well below London, Paris, or Amsterdam. But starting a business here involves navigating Portuguese bureaucracy, tax obligations,

Government Revives Commercial Paper to Slash Red Tape — Companies Can Now Bypass Banks for Short-Term Funding

Portugal's Council of Ministers has approved a sweeping reform of commercial paper rules, eliminating the need for bank intermediaries, CMVM pre-approval, and formal prospectuses — opening a direct path for companies to raise short-term funding on the capital market.

Portugal's Barraqueiro Group Wins First Spanish Rail Contract as Jaén Tram Prepares to Open After 15 Years

Portugal's largest private transport group wins a €10.9 million contract to operate the Jaén tram system in Andalusia — a light rail line built in 2011 that has never carried passengers. Barraqueiro holds 51% of the consortium and has three more Spanish bids pending.