At Portugal, you can have access to a high-quality, public and private, education system. You have the opportunity to learn the third most widely spoken European language in the world, making a bridge to Africa and Brazil. If you prefer an international environment, note that there are several International Schools throughout the country, attended by both Portuguese and foreign students. Over there, students can join international programs such as the “International Baccalaureate (IB) program,” or the “British GCSE and GCE examination systems”.

Portugal has very well developed physical and IT Infrastructure. The country is among those with some of the most advanced communication systems. Has a very recent road network, with one of the highest density highway system that provides direct connections to Spain and Central Europe. Additionally, Portugal has 3 international airports in the mainland and 7 in the Azores and Madeira Islands with regular daily flights to all major world cities. By sea, the 3 main ports (Leixões, Lisbon, and Sines) have regular cargo lines, linking Portugal to the North, Central and South America, Asia, Africa, Europe and Middle East and dedicated train lines to expedite goods.

Portugal is a founding member of the European Union and the euro zone. The EU is now established as one trading area with no internal fares and with common standards applying to virtually the full range of commercial life. Portugal a politically stable environment with a democratically elected parliamentary government and is very welcoming of foreign business and investment. The Portuguese is committed to attract FDI, expanding trade with South America, Africa, and Asia, focusing on niche sectors of the economy such as tourism, renewable energy, high quality industrial components, technology services, and value-added agricultural products. Portugal is one of the lower commercial cost business environments in Western Europe.