Everything we run
for international founders.
Types of Companies
Choosing the right legal form is the first structural decision in any Madeira setup, with lasting effects on tax, governance and ownership. MadeiraLab advises on every option under Portuguese company law, with deep experience in structures built for international ownership and MIBC licensing.
Tax Advantages
Companies licensed in the Madeira International Business Centre get a full package of tax incentives, all approved by the European Commission under EU State Aid rules for outermost regions.
Accounting and Statutory Compliance
Every company in Portugal, including MIBC-licensed entities, must keep proper accounts, file regular tax returns and submit annual statutory reports. MadeiraLab handles accounting and compliance in full, accurately and on time.
Tax Consulting
MadeiraLab helps clients design and maintain tax-efficient structures that hold up under Portuguese, EU and OECD scrutiny, for both companies and individuals, from structure selection to tax authority representation.
Redomiciliation
Move your company's head office to or from Portugal while keeping its legal personality. MadeiraLab manages the full redomiciliation process.
Fintech+
Crypto-asset regulation in Portugal under MiCA, and how the MIBC applies to fintech and digital-asset companies.
Banking in Madeira
A reliable corporate or personal bank account is a critical step in setting up in Madeira. MadeiraLab works with every major bank on the island and supports clients through the whole account-opening process.
Corporate Accounts
Opening corporate bank accounts for Portuguese and foreign companies: documents, requirements and timeframes.
Personal Accounts
Opening personal bank accounts in Portugal: the documents you need and a 5-day processing time.
Madeira International Shipping Register (MAR)
The Madeira International Shipping Register (MAR / RIN-MAR) is one of Europe's most competitive, fully EU-compliant ship registries. Part of the MIBC framework, it combines fiscal advantages, operational flexibility and the full rights of an EU flag.
Residency and Immigration in Portugal
Portugal offers several routes to EU residency, a clear path to citizenship after five years, and a passport with visa-free access to 190+ countries. Madeira adds its own reduced income tax rates on top.
Madeira International Business Centre (MIBC)
The Madeira International Business Centre (MIBC / CINM) is a special economic zone created by the Portuguese government in the early 1980s to attract international investment to the Autonomous Region of Madeira. Fully EU-approved, 5% corporate tax, valid until 2033.