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Rows of residential apartment buildings on a hillside on the outskirts of Lisbon, Portugal, under a clear blue sky

The Caderneta Predial in Portugal in 2026 — A Practical Guide to Your Property's Tax Record, the VPT That Sets Your IMI, Downloading It Free From the Portal das Finanças, and How It Differs From the Certidão Permanente

The caderneta predial is your property's fiscal ID card from the tax authority, and the VPT on it drives your IMI, IMT and stamp duty. Our 2026 guide explains what it shows, how to download it free, and how it differs from the certidão permanente.
The Portugal Brief
Traffic on the A1 motorway near Fatima in Portugal, with blue signs for Lisboa and Fatima and an 80 km/h limit sign

Portugal's Driving Licence Points System (Carta por Pontos) in 2026 — A Practical Guide to the 12-Point Balance, Losing Points to Grave and Muito Grave Fines, the Mandatory Course and Re-Exam Thresholds, and How to Check Your Score

Portugal runs a 12-point driving licence: serious offences cost you points, and hitting zero means losing the licence for two years. Our 2026 guide explains how you lose and regain points, the mandatory course and re-exam thresholds, and how to check your balance.
The Portugal Brief