In Portugal, it’s easy to start up a business. In fact, the country ranks 29th in the “Ease of Doing Business Rank” (World Bank DB, 2018, out of 189 countries).

The actual economic and start-up ecosystem in Portugal has created great potential in the industries of Information and Communications Technology.

Did you know Portugal has a very close cultural proximity to the USA, Central and Northern Europe?
We consume a lot of American and European culture, so it's not strange that according to INE, 70% of the population speaks a second language, besides Portuguese - English 59,6%, French 21.5% and Spanish 14.8%. Source: Statistics Portugal. 

With our GMT timezone, it's easy to communicate with other countries. And our direct flights to almost every capital city in Europe makes it easy to drop by and work together with the team if needed.
This helps with team travel and to hold face-to-face meetings more frequently, at a lower cost. The cultural compatibility reduces any chances of misunderstanding and facilitates both work coordination and team collaboration.

Startups benefit from simplified licensing and special legislation designed to make life easier for tech and innovative businesses. There are many incentives and programs available if you’re a startup.

Living in a city where the coast is on your doorstep, where a stroll through the glorious Avenida da Liberdade will be the best way to unwind after a day at work, or a Friday night in Bairro Alto to celebrate, it’s no wonder startups are drawn here.
You can also relax by the beach and go surfing on the weekends. You have an amazing quality of life here and low costs of living, which is really helpful when you’re around to visit (y)our team.