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Cybercrime via Bluetooth
Many Members will use Bluetooth on their mobile devices, to connect to their hands-free system in their car for example or to connect to their music system or headphones. Generally this is perfectly fine and a very useful way to use technology, but as with all things there are things to be aware of and one of those is a scam that you might not have heard of, with the fairly unpleasant name of Bluesnarfing.
Property Inheritance Rules
If the property was purchased without financing and one of the owners dies, the property will go to their closest family members. This also applies even if there is a will.
Therefore, the law stipulated in the Civil Code is used and at least 2/3 of the inheritance of the property is divided among the legitimate heirs. In this case, the legislation determines the following hierarchy regarding the heirs:
G04E - Accountants
Do you know what are the main responsibilities and obligations of an accountant in Portugal, especially for individuals and small businesses and that there is a difference between a "Contabilista Certificado" (CC) and a "Consultores"?
H03E - Title Deed for Property
Did you know that Buying property in Portugal is in two stages: a promissory contract and a contract of sale (Escritura Pública)? Find out more in this Bulletin.
H04E - Land Registry Certificate
Ownership of land and buildings in Portugal is recorded at the Land Registry (Conservatória do Registo Predial). This register holds details of the owner, as well as other rights to the property. This Bulletin includes a brief outline about the certificate Certidão de Teor Predial/Certidão Permanente Predial.
H05E - Building Contractors
When planning any project, consider hiring a licensed building contractor for quality workmanship and adherence to regulations. Our Bulletin provides information to help you with the process and to help you towards a successful, problem free build.
H13E - Holiday Rental Licence
In Portugal, smaller holiday rental properties such as villas, apartments, rooms and guest houses, are classed as ‘Local Lodging’, or ‘Alojamento local’ (AL), under the legislation governing Tourist Rental properties. Here we outline the rules and regulations for such properties.
M06E - Roadworthiness Inspection & Certificate
Did you know that Portugal's roadworthiness test includes a check for the vehicle's cleanliness?. If the vehicle is excessively dirty, it can fail the inspection as this may obscure important details that need to be assessed, or that for hybrid and electric cars, the inspection includes an analysis of the battery's conservation status and the high-voltage electrical circuit to ensure the safety and reliability of these vehicles? Find out more in this Bulletin.
M07E - Automatic Motorway Tolls
The system for charging tolls on motorways in Portugal came into force in 2010 and there are several ways to make payments for trips on toll roads. This Bulletin includes information on how to identify toll roads and the various payment options, including visitors to Portugal and foreign registered vehicles.
N04E - Divorce
An overview of the divorce process in Portugal, highlighting the potential challenges and the importance of seeking legal advice, covering property distribution, child custody, and maintenance agreements.