Official portals

The primary sources behind everything on this site. Bookmark these — they are more authoritative than any blog (including us).

• Portal das Finanças (AT)

  Official AT portal — filing declarations (IRS, IRC, VAT), tax status check, circulars.

• AT Região Autónoma da Madeira

  Regional tax authority — Madeira withholding tables, tax agenda, regional circulars.

• Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados (OCC)

  Public registry of certified accountants. Verify any accountant by OCC number.

• Segurança Social

  Segurança Social Direta — quarterly freelancer declarations, contribution history.

• Centro Internacional de Negócios da Madeira (CINM / IBC)

  Official IBC portal — tax benefits, substance requirements, licensing process.

• Diário da República

  Official gazette — laws, DLRs, decree-laws. Primary source for legislative changes.

• Direção Regional de Estatística da Madeira

  Regional statistics — RAM demographics, economy, labour market.

• Jornal Oficial da Região Autónoma da Madeira

  Official publication of Regional Legislative Decrees (DLRs) — including the annual Regional Budget.