This decree establishes support measures intended for: Workers; Self‑employed workers; Employers; Private Social Solidarity Institutions (IPSS) and the Social Sector; Families. The territorial scope of the decree, currently defined by Council of Ministers
It is mandatory for profitable companies that carry out collective redundancies to make a financial contribution to the Treasury when the objective requirements of the regulation are met, without allowing for flexible interpretations
On 30 December 2025, Decree-Law No. 139-A/2025 was published, amending Decree-Law No. 152-D/2017, which consolidates the legal framework governing the management of specific waste streams subject to the principle of Extended Producer Responsibility
Decree-Law no. 85-B/2025 was published on 30 June, extending the validity of residence permits that expired between 22 February 2020 and 30 June 2025 until 15 October 2025. The decree also defines the
At the close of the 2025 calendar year, the Portuguese Government published the statutory instruments setting the reference values for social protection and the conditions for retirement access. Below, we detail the impact
Decree-Law No. 139/2025 was published today, updating the guaranteed minimum monthly remuneration (national minimum wage) to €920.00. This increase shall take effect as of January 1, 2026. The new figure represents a €50.00
The Supreme Court considers it appropriate to apply the damage assessment scale set out in Law 35/2015 as a guideline in sectors other than vehicle traffic, even if the accident occurred prior to
The State Budget for 2023 introduced the Tax Incentive for Salary Increases (IFVS) scheme, a tax benefit designed to encourage companies to increase their employees’ salaries. This scheme allows taxpayers subject to corporate
On October 27, 2025, Decree-Law No. 115/2025 was published, amending the legal regime of the Central Register of Beneficial Ownership (Ultimate Beneficial Owner_UBO), approved by Law No. 89/2017, of August 21. The law,
The conviction of a minor’s uncle for damage caused by his niece to a pedestrian whom she hit with a rented bicycle has been upheld, dismissing the strict liability of the parents invoked
