afpop considers in good faith that all the information provided is true and accurate after having endeavoured to so confirm to the best of its ability. However, afpop is not qualified to render any technical advice, recommendation or information, nor is it under any legal duty to do so. Therefore, afpop declines any responsibility for possible damages arising directly or indirectly to members or non-members from alleged incorrect or misleading advice, recommendation or information and strongly advises all members to seek always the services of qualified practitioners and/or professionals for any technical matters, such practitioners and/or professionals being exclusively responsible for possible damages arising from their activity, including their technical opinions that may be inserted in our publications.
Hunting Season
The general hunting season for 2024-2025 began in August and runs through until February. However hunting for fallow deer, buck and boar, are permitted all year round as these are only allowed in very restricted areas. Hunting is only allowed where authorised by the local Câmara and the area must be sign posted.
G08E - Pets
In this Bulletin we mainly provide information about the most commonly kept pets: dogs and cats. However, other species can provide interest and good company. For apartment dwellers the climate is good for tropical aquariums and for those living in rural areas there is the opportunity to take care of elderly donkeys and other larger domesticated animals.
G09E - Dog/cat Licence & Pet Certificates
Did you know: All dogs, cats, and (interestingly) ferrets in Portugal must be registered and licenced annually. This includes pets brought from other countries, which must be registered within 120 days of arrival. Find out more in this Bulletin.
FS13E - Payments by Multibanco
From time to time our Members ask us for help in understanding the steps, for example to be able to pay for afpop Membership renewal. The operation is quite easy and to make a payment at a Multibanco machine you follow the steps below.
P09E - Dates for your Diary
Important dates for paperwork. When to file your taxes or get your fishing licence renewed. Keep your dog legal and your bills up to date.
FS06E - Recycling
Recycling is a topic that divides opinions. This afpop Fact Sheet is not intended to discuss the rights and wrongs of recycling, or what could be done better or should be done with our household waste. This is simply the facts behind recycling in the Algarve, which will be expanded to include other parts of Portugal if we are able to gather that information in due course.
P10E - Documents you must carry
At times we need to Identify ourselves to the authorities. Did you know that you have a legal requirement to carry certain documents with you at all times. Find out more here.
FS31E - Schengen 90/180 rule – UK citizens
The rules are more complicated than it first appears, regarding when the 180-day period starts and when it might be ‘refreshed’. We have found it impossible to arrive at a definitive answer; however, we hope that the information below will offer some assistance.
FS10E - Power of Attorney
The power of attorney is a formal and legal instrument through which one person authorises another to act on their behalf. That is, it is a legal instrument that allows the voluntary granting of powers from one person (grantor) to the other (proxy). For example, the granting of powers for the use of a bank account, for the accomplishment of university registration, for the celebration of contracts, to marry, for participation in assemblies of condominium, etc. It is the most usual way to give such a mandate (a business entered into specifically when one receives powers from another to perform acts in the latter's interest).The power of attorney must be written and can be granted through a private instrument, or by public instrument or authenticated private instrument.
T06E - IVA
Understanding the complexities of IVA (value-added tax) in Portugal is essential for businesses and individuals alike. From understanding rates and exemptions to fulfilling your obligations, this Bulletin provides a comprehensive insight, to make sure you don’t fall foul of the tax man.