International Business Centre of Madeira

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Traditionally known as a tourist destination, the Island of Madeira now boosts one of the most attractive International Business Centres in the European Union.

A win-win location for production and assembling, trading and holding companies, e-business, ship and yacht registration.

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"The Awaiba business activity was transferred to the IBC in 2005 following the positive international development. Key motivation was the attractive tax regime provided by the IBC, all being still inside EU territory. The motivated staff at the IBC and the efficient organization at the notary's office of the Zona Franca made the transmission very smooth. Ever since we have been able to develop and grow our business above average...”

Susana Barbezat Pita - CFO - Awaiba Lda

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Highlighted Documents




IBC News Newsletter - Issue 2		Moving to Madeira Guide

Brochures



Madeira's IBC English		Madeira's Shipping Register English


Madeira's IBC Español		Madeira's Shipping Register Español

MAR Register now even more competitve

With the revision of the legislation concerning mortgage liens and other claims over vessels registered in MAR, namely article n.º 578 of the Portuguese Commercial Code, loans granted through mortgages and seizures on vessels are now placed in third place, following the judicial costs and expenses incurred on behalf of creditors and the wages due for salvation and assistance.

Madeira's Industrial Free Trade Zone obtains environmental certification

The Industrial Free Trade Zone of Madeira (IFTZ) has had, since April 2008, its Environmental Management System certified according to the ISO 14.001: 2004 norm. The IFTZ is very likely the first industrial park in Portugal to obtain such qualification.

EU approves Madeira's Tax Regime until the year 2020

On the 27th of June 2007 the European Commission approved the extension of Madeira's preferential tax regime until the year 2020. As such, new companies licensed as of this year and until the end of 2013 will enjoy reduced corporate tax rates of 3% between 2007 and 2009, 4% between 2010 and 2012 and 5% between 2013 and 2020. These new companies shall remain totally exempt from withholding taxes on dividends and royalty payments, as well as from capital duty until 2020. In order to enjoy these tax benefits, these new companies will be required to have at least one employee.

Companies licensed to operate within Madeira's International Business Centre before the year 2007 will fall under the new regime now approved by the EU in 2012 and which shall be valid until the year 2020.