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FS38E - CTT Automatic Lockers - LOCKY
Members might have seen the storage lockers from CTT located in several places. They are lockers where you can safely receive packages if your post-box it is not big enough or if your address is difficult to find for example. Currently, the best-known option belongs to CTT and is called Cacifo CTT Locky or Cacifos24H. Customers can receive purchases from any online store, which means that regardless of whether the store you use has this shipping method or not, you can receive your order in the ‘Locky’ of your choice. It is important to clarify that membership is free until the 31st of December 2022 (normally has a cost of 1,50€), as payment is made with each order.
FS05E - Hunting
Hunting (Caça) in Portugal is allowed between August and February in areas designated for the purpose. These areas, or ‘Zones’, are identified by use of markers which clearly describe the kind of hunting area and also mark ‘No Hunting’ zones. Hunters (Caçadors) MUST be licenced (Carta de Caçador) and must follow the law about when and where they are allowed to hunt. Generally hunting is allowed on Sunday’s and Thursdays only.
H09E - Property Buying & Selling
Whether you're looking to invest in Portuguese real estate or simply find your dream home, understanding the legal and financial aspects is crucial. afpop strongly recommends seeking professional advice from lawyers, financial advisors, and bureaucratic assistants. This Bulletin outlines the documents and processes involved in buying or selling property in Portugal.
Pet owners’ card
One of the things that people worry about is what happens to their pets if they are no longer able to take care of them. Whilst long term planning is important, what happens if suddenly there’s an unforeseen emergency and you aren’t able to tell people about your pet at home?
G01E - Domestic Staff
Whether they are full-time or work for just a few hours a week, all domestic service workers are entitled to social protection. Accordingly, their employers are obliged to assume some responsibilities and comply with several formalities. Includes annex G01E Example Contract
Price comparison platform
We are all aware of the increasing cost of living and many Members will experience the pleasure of going from store to store to compare prices on food and drink.
Invoices
Until quite recently taxpayers were required to keep invoices for 6 months to 5 years for individuals and up to 10 years for companies for tax purposes. In fact one of the key points in our IRS seminars a few years ago, was a reminder to always ask for a factura and to keep them in a safe place until the end of the year. The question is do taxpayers still need to keep their invoices and the answer, according to the Tax Authority (AT), is NO. In fact they have stated now that “most invoices can be thrown away after checking whether they are correct on E-fatura”.
FS01E - Caderneta Predial online
“Caderneta Predial” is the registration document from Finanças relative to your property. You may now obtain a copy of it online but in order to do this, you will need to request a password (pedir senha) on the same site. Only after you have this password you will be able to enter your private file and follow the steps.
FS33E - 112 Call Script
Encountering an emergency situation is stressful and frightening, made more so when having to deal with people over the phone and in a language that we are not confident in. This Fact Sheet aims to give help in those times, by allowing you to prepare what you will say and learn some basic terms before you have to use them in an emergency.
FS11E - Financas payments by Direct Debit
In this Fact Sheet we show how to set up a Direct Debit (DD) payment on the Finanças website.