This report analyzes the corporate income tax (IRC) proposals within the 2027 State Budget, marking the conclusion of a week-long series evaluating the government's upcoming fiscal priorities.
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In 2026, Porto registered 583 new local accommodation (AL) units compared to 124 in Lisbon. While the national sector saw 7,762 new registrations following a platform cleanup, the total number of active units fell to 111,857, despite a 36% revenue growth between 2022 and 2025.
The Polícia Judiciária and the Tax Authority are conducting a major operation involving over 1,000 inspectors across Portugal to dismantle a criminal scheme involving VAT fraud, money laundering, and criminal association. The scheme, which involved simulated sales of mobile phones between EU companies to evade VAT or obtain fraudulent reimbursements, has allegedly caused over 100 million euros in damages to the public treasury.
The managing director of the IMF warned during a speech in Singapore that governments must now prioritize fiscal consolidation and that central banks will maintain restrictive interest rates.