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Economic substance within the MIBC: tax authority requirements for the choice of premises
The deadline for new MIBC licenses ends in 2026, and the Tax Authority has intensified audits on real economic substance. Discover the strict criteria of Article 36-A of the EBF regarding adequate premises and effective management. Avoid tax disregard risks and ensure the legal compliance of your lease agreements in Funchal.

Filipe Ferreira Correia
Jun 175 min read


Buying Property in Madeira: what real estate agencies don't tell you
Experience shows that most real estate disputes stem from negligence during the pre-contractual phase. Agencies' standard templates aim to expedite the deal, but ignore that every property has a unique legal reality.
Sem cláusulas de salvaguarda para desconformidades urbanísticas ou fiscais detetadas após o sinal, o comprador assume o risco de herdar um passivo oculto, transformando um potencial bom investimento num complexo processo judicial.

Filipe Ferreira Correia
May 254 min read


Holding Company Structures in Madeira: Asset Protection, Tax Efficiency, and Business Continuity
Conducting economic activity through a single operating company is a structural vulnerability in Madeira. In this article, we analyze how the structuring of a holding company can contribute to a more robust business development framework. We explore the participation exemption regime, the role of the MIBC through 2033, and succession planning.

Filipe Ferreira Correia
Apr 1611 min read

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