SDR: The New Deposit and Return System Now Has a Launch Date — Is Your Company Ready?
The Deposit and Return System (SDR) is based on the application of a deposit fee charged to consumers at the point of purchase, which will subsequently be reimbursed upon the return of the empty packaging at an authorised collection point. The deposit amount has been set at €0.10 per package, regardless of its volume or […]
Electric Vehicle Charging in Portugal: New Fees for Charging Infrastructure Now in Force
The legal framework governing electric mobility in Portugal has taken a further significant step forward with the publication of Ministerial Order 133/2026/1, dated 30 March, which implements the regime set out in Decree-Law 93/2025. This legislative instrument clearly defines the fees applicable to the activity of electric vehicle charging point operators, thereby enhancing legal certainty […]
Seminar – Insurance Law: Challenges facing the insurance sector in Portugal (13 May 2026)
Belzuz Abogados, S.L.P., is pleased to invite you to an event on Insurance Law, which will take place on 13 May 2026 at the Hotel Eurostar das Letras, Lisbon. PROGRAMME Time Activity 16:00 Registration and Welcome Coffee Reception of participants and informal networking 16:30 Institutional Opening Session Vicente Mendes Godinho, Director of the Department of […]
Portugal Golden Visa in 2026: updated requirements, investment options and legal framework following the end of real estate eligibility
The Residence Permit for Investment Activity (ARI), commonly referred to as the Golden Visa, continues in 2026 to be one of the main instruments for attracting foreign investment into Portugal. However, it is important to emphasise that the regime has undergone significant structural changes, particularly following the approval of Law no. 56/2023, which reshaped the […]
The disciplinary procedure of a physician – deadlines and procedural steps
In the event that one is confronted with conduct by a physician that raises doubts as to its conformity with the rules and procedures established by the medical profession, a written submission/complaint may be filed with the Portuguese Medical Association (OM). Although the law does not set any specific deadline for doing so, many of […]
Prize Draws and Competitions: Regulatory Framework and Compliance in Spain
1. General Legislation In Spain, there is no single regulation governing prize draws and competitions, but rather a set of rules covering various aspects of these activities. From a gambling perspective, the main reference is the Law 13/2011 on the Regulation of Gambling, which defines gambling activities and specifies when it may be subject to […]
Civil liability of companies in the event of cyber attacks: legal analysis and insurance cover
At Belzuz Abogados, S.L.P., a law firm specialising in insurance law, we address in this article an issue of growing practical and legal relevance: the civil liability of companies in the event of cyber attacks, as well as the role played by insurance cover in this area. Introduction: cyber risk as a business reality Digital […]
The use of telemarketing in the insurance distribution sector in Portugal
One of the business models most used by insurance companies and distributors to promote the sale of insurance products is the use of so-called distance marketing techniques, specifically by engaging third-party service providers to make telephone calls. Indeed, the use of telemarketing or call center companies can serve as an excellent means of reaching a […]
Rescission on grounds of fraud in insolvency proceedings: Requirements, case law and practical application
Introduction The action for rescission on grounds of fraud against creditors, provided for in Article 1291(3) of the Civil Code and incorporated into insolvency legislation, constitutes a fundamental instrument for the protection of the estate against acts carried out by the debtor to the detriment of creditors. In the context of insolvency proceedings, this action […]
Custody of pets in the event of separation or divorce
After several years of attempts, a reform of the Civil Code (CC) was approved and came into force in 2022, whereby pets are no longer considered movable property but are recognised as sentient beings. From the Family and Succession Department of BELZUZ Abogados, S.L.P. SPAIN, in this article we aim to explain what happens to […]