Doing business in Portugal
Portugal is currently the UK’s 15th largest export market in the EU and 42nd worldwide, with sales of goods and services of £1.3bn in 2012. Links between the two countries have always been strong and bilateral trade is worth around £3bn.
It presents unique business opportunities across different sectors, striving to keep up with its European partners and further develop its international trade. Portugal is also a starter-market to new exporters. There are a number of UK companies that choose Portugal for their first international experience, mainly driven by its openness, language skills, proximity and as good business partner for other parts of the world.
What are the opportunities?
The opportunities for business in Portugal are not just in Portugal itself, but also in the rest of Iberia, and potentially in Portuguese speaking markets such as Angola, Brazil and Mozambique.
Overseas Business Risk
Read our report giving more details of overseas business risk in relation to Portugal.
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Political and economic background
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Bribery & corruption
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Terrorism threat
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Protective security advice
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Intellectual property
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Organised crime
Guide to doing business in Portugal
UKTI has produced a guide aimed at companies experienced in overseas trade who are new to doing business with Portugal. This guide aims to provide a route map of the way ahead, together with signposts to sources of help.
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Introduction
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Preparing to export
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How to do business
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Business etiquette, language and culture
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What are the challenges?
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How to invest in Portugal
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Contacts
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Resources / Useful links
Download the Portugal doing business guide
Sector briefing
For information on your sector in Portugal including opportunities, events and key contacts, please check out the latest sector briefings.
See all sector reports for Portugal