Portugal is no longer just a lifestyle or tourism story. At Portugal Capital Markets Day 2025, listed companies, government, academia and global investors converged in Lisbon to send a clear signal: the country is positioning itself as a prime European hub for infrastructure, innovation and disciplined capital — including CMVM-regulated funds used by sophisticated Golden Visa investors.
Over recent years, Portugal has upgraded its infrastructure, strengthened its industrial base, expanded technology hubs and logistics corridors, and invested heavily in talent. The challenge now is perception: international markets still tend to see Portugal mainly as a tourism play — underestimating its role as a platform for EU and Atlantic investment.
The event — led by Euronext, AEM and key partners — brought issuers, policymakers and global asset managers together around one message: Portugal is ready to absorb and deploy international capital into productive, regulated, high-value opportunities.
For regulated players, the modern Golden Visa is not a real estate speculation tool. Through CMVM-supervised investment funds, international families can allocate capital into vehicles that:
Note: Residency and citizenship rules may change. Always confirm current requirements with qualified legal and tax advisors.
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It is recommended to consult Chapter V of Decree-Law nº 162/2014, of October 31st, published in the Official Gazette, as well as its revision by Law nº 2/2020, of March 31st. The information included here is of a general nature, and therefore each potential investor should seek independent advice (e.g., legal, financial, tax, etc.)