Disclaimer

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.

FS36E - Fiscal Representation

The reason for needing a Fiscal Representative is that Finanças do not post correspondence outside of EU/EEA and will need a representative here in Portugal who can receive your correspondence and make sure you comply with declarations, payments and any other instructions from the Finanças etc. This representative can be anyone who has a fiscal number in Portugal and who IS a Resident here or it can be an accountant/document agency/lawyer etc.

U03E - Post Office

Portugal's postal service is called CTT, which offers a surprising variety of services beyond just letters and parcels. From bill payments to financial products, they can be your one-stop shop for everyday needs. They also offer a service to help prevent identity theft. This Bulletin will help you to understand CTT's services and how they can help you, beyond simply posting a letter.

U04E - Water

The water supply in Portugal is managed by local councils or regional water companies. While water quality has improved, individual connections and invoicing can vary by region. Consumers can check with their local council for specific procedures to help to conserve water, such as more efficient gardening practices and pool maintenance.

U05E - Gas

Gas is a popular energy source in Portugal, and is available through piped gas or bottled gas. While convenient, gas requires proper installation and maintenance to ensure safety. Find out more in this Information Bulletin.

Parking app

For those who frequently struggle with finding their car in crowded parking lots, WAZE has a solution. The popular navigation app has introduced a new 'Find My Car' feature that makes it easier than ever to locate your vehicle.

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. 

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"?

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.