IRS Cut 2026: Parliament Votes on 7 October – What Could Change on Your Payslip
Parliament votes on the IRS cut on 7 October. If approved, lower rates apply to all 2026 income and less tax is withheld from November.
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AIMA Workers Call 24-Hour Strike for 6 October as Leadership Is Uncertain
AIMA workers will strike for 24 hours on 6 October 2026, while questions remain over the agency’s president. What it means for your appointments.
Permanent Residence in Portugal: Who Qualifies and How to Apply
After five years of legal residence you can apply for permanent residence in Portugal. Requirements, the A2 Portuguese rule, and how it differs from citizenship and EU long-term residence.
Family Reunification in Portugal: How to Bring Your Family (2026 Rules)
Who can bring family to Portugal after the 2025 law changes: the 2-year rule and its exceptions, which relatives qualify, housing and income requirements, and the process.
Gross to Net Salary in Portugal (2026): IRS Withholding and Social Security Explained
How much of your gross salary you actually take home in Portugal in 2026, with the 11% Social Security, the IRS withholding tables and real examples.
AIMA Explained: Portugal’s Immigration Agency, Services and Contacts
What AIMA is, what it does since replacing SEF in 2023, its portals, phone line and the current situation for immigrants in Portugal (2026).
Child Benefit and Unemployment Benefit in Portugal for Immigrants (2026)
Can immigrants get abono de família and unemployment benefit in Portugal? Who qualifies, 2026 amounts, and how to apply.
How to Check Your AIMA Residence Permit Status Online (and What to Do About Delays)
How to follow your AIMA process online, what each status means, how long things really take in 2026, and your options when AIMA doesn’t decide.
Social Security “No Debt” Certificate in Portugal: How to Get It Online
How to get the Social Security declaration of contribution status (declaração de situação contributiva) online in minutes, what it’s for, and what to do if it says you have debts.
Minimum Wage 2027: Unions Want More Than the Planned €970
Portugal’s minimum wage is €920 in 2026 and the plan is €970 for 2027, but unions now ask for €1,000 to €1,100. Where the talks stand.