Portugal Permanent Virtual Exhibition and Business Directory

A republic since 1910, Portugal, where the Atlantic meets Europe, has been an independent state since 1143, and established its continental frontiers in 1297 – it is one of the oldest nations of Europe.

Situated on the west of the Iberian Peninsula, its position on the Atlantic coast soon determined its maritime vocation.

The Portuguese economy, with the help of the EU structural funds, but based on appropriate promotion, quality, design and diversification, has evolved in line with the majority of European countries with the services sector increasing in importance.

Foreign investment has been increasing in recent times, especially since Portugal became a member of the European Union.

In 2010, Portugal ranked 24th among the best countries to do business according to Forbes.

Doing Business in Portugal

Portuguese brands are all over the world, though people may not realise their origins. One of the world's ten top producers of porcelain is Portuguese. Foreign friends and visitors also marvel at the fact that the country is building Europe's largest solar power station and already derives more than 40% of its power from renewable energy. Read Full Article

Investing in Portugal

Mainland Portugal, along with the semi-autonomous island regions of the Azores and Madeira, offers American exporters a market of approximately 10.6 million people in a country roughly the size of the State of Indiana. As a member of the European Union (EU), it is fully integrated with the EU, uses the euro currency, and follows directives from the European Commission in Brussels. Read Full Article