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29% of Madeira's IBC new companies are high-tech
The number of new ICT companies licensed to operate within the framework of the International Busine
Employment and tax revenues generated by the IBC boost Madeira’s economy
The most recent data concerning tax revenues and job creation in Madeira clearly demonstrates that t
Moving to work in Madeira - How Diogo, André and Pedro did it in 2020
Connecting Software, with headquarters in Vienna, opened its Madeira office three years ago. Out of

01 Edu System - Company licensed in the IBC of Madeira invests in the education area
What is the core business of you company? Can you describe your activity?

01 Edu System is an Ed

European Commission prolongs Madeira's IBC Regime until 2023
The European Commission has recently announced that several State Aid regimes, some of which would o
SDM promoted Madeira's IBC at the Web Summit
The number of high-tech companies (ICT’s) operating within the framework of the International Busi

MAR now accepting electronic certificates
A new digital system allowing for the issuing of electronic certificates for crew and vessels regist
MAR in the top 15 shipping registers of the world
“The International Shipping Register of Madeira (MAR) achieved a new level of international recogn
An IT company in Madeira innovates on the Internet of Things
“Originally, we came to Madeira because it is a wonderful place to live and didn’t have big plan

TV APP pleased with Madeira as a business location
TV APP Agency is a company operating in the International Business Centre of Madeira, whose main act
MAR contributes to Portugal's inclusion in Qualship 21
For the first time, vessels under the Portuguese flag have been included in the Qualship 21 Index of
Madeira's IBC intensive promotional activity till the end of 2017
In the last quarter of the year, S.D.M. will conduct promotional missions to six more countries to p

MAR continues to show a positive growth trend
The continuous and positive growth of companies in the International Business Centre of Madeira is a
Licensing of new companies keeps growing
Between January and the end of July, 121 new companies were set up within the International Business
MSC registers vessels in MAR
MSC - the Mediterrenean Shipping Company, the second largest shipping company in the world and whose

MAR with better conditions to compete internationally
The amendments to the legal framework of the International Shipping Register of Madeira - MAR recent
MAR with more competitive fees
Recently, the Regional Government of Madeira approved various measures to strengthen and enhance the
Tax Regime of the IBC of Madeira has been Published
Law 64/2015, of the 1st of July, which approves Regime IV of the International Business Centre of Ma

European Commission approves Regime IV of the International Business Centre of Madeira
SDM is pleased to announce that the European Commission has agreed to the implementation of Regime I
Madeira's IBC consolidates growth in 2014
According to the latest available data, the International Business Centre of Madeira (IBCM) grew in
Madeira's shipping Register is the fourth largest in the EU
By the end of September, the International Shipping Register of Madeira (MAR) became the fourth larg

Portugal ratifies MLC 2006
S.D.M. is pleased to announce the approval by the Portuguese Government of the ratification of the M
A life opportunity by Pedro Santos
 In a chronicle called "A life opportunity", Pedro Santos, a seaman born in Madeira, put into w
IBC maintains growth of new companies in 2014
  During the first half of 2014, 84 new companies were licensed to operate within the framewor

MAR with record levels of growth
MAR - The International Shipping Register of Madeira was the fastest growing European maritime regis
Authorization of new companies extended until the end of December
The International Business Centre of Madeira will be able to authorize the entry of new companies un
International Business Centre of Madeira on track
 During the first quarter of 2014, 42 new companies were licensed to operate in the Internation

Portuguese Parliament approves major Reform of the Corporate Income Tax

This major Reform of the Corporate Income Tax (CIT), was approved with the vote

S.D.M. establishes a strategic partnership for MAR

S.D.M. - Sociedade de Desenvolvimento da Madeira has recently established a strategic partnership

Regime III of Madeira's IBC extended

The European Commission has decided to extend the authorization of new companies in the Internati


Order Regarding the Implementation of the Dispositions of the MLC 2006 has been Published

The Ministries of Economy and Employment and Agriculture, Sea, Environment and Organization of th

Madeira’s IBC sponsors Madeira Wine Rally

The International Business Centre of Madeira (IBCM) sponsors the 50th edition of the Madeira Wine

APCINM’s Board elected

In the last General Meeting of the Professional Association of the International Business Centre


Radio Renascença: special report on the non-offshore status of Madeira’s International Business Centre

Rádio Renascença's dedicates its November 10th edition of "Edição da Noite" to the Madeira F

Brazilian CSN invests in Europe through the IBC of Madeira

The Brazilian National Steel Company (CSN), which is operating in the ambit of the International

Madeira’s IBC presented at international conference in London

On the 23rd of March, the Business Relocation & Tax Jurisdiction Selection conference will t


APOTEC's Training session on Tax incentives

On the 24th of February, APOTEC (The Portuguese Chartered Accountants Association) will carry ou

International Tax Conference presents Madeira’s Preferential Tax Regime

On the 20th of May, a conference on international taxation will take place in London. The event'

Madeira presented as an international business location in London

On the 1st October, the Business Relocation & Tax Jurisdiction Selection conference will tak


Portugal and Angola begin negotiations for Double Taxation Agreement

On the 8th of November 2010, the Portuguese Ministry of Finance and Public Administration announ

Portugal increases its network of Double Taxation Agreements

The Portuguese Ministry of Finance and Public Administration recently announced on its official

Gulf Craft’s Majesty 125 wins the Arabian Gulf Yachting Award

Baptized Grenadines III, this 125 feet (38 meters) mega yacht was built by the Gulf Craft Shipya


Portugal has been the fastest growing country in the European Innovation Ranking

Portugal has been the fastest growing country among the EU’s 27 members, insofar as innovation

Portugal ranks among the best for the outsourcing of IT services

The ranking of Gartner consulting has included Portugal among the 11 developed countries that sh

Miguel Sequeira appointed as president of MAR

Miguel Sequeira is the new president of the Technical Commission (TC) of the International Shipp


Negotiations between Portugal and Hong Kong on the double taxation agreement concluded

The Portuguese Ministry of Finance and Public Administration recently announced on its official

Madeira’s IBC presented at an international conference in London

On the 26th of May, the Business Relocation & Tax Jurisdiction Selection conference will tak

Madeira on the route of Eutelsat

One of the most interesting and innovating entrepreneurial projects recently implemented in Made


Double Taxation Agreement between Portugal and Uruguay

The Double Taxation Agreement for the avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evas

The IBC of Madeira welcomes “Clipper Round the World”

The International Business Centre of Madeira is sponsoring the “Clipper 11-12 Round the World

Yacht registered in MAR highlighted in international magazine

The competitive advantages of the International Shipping Register of Madeira (MAR) and the good t


17-01-2012 Simplification of procedures for the recognition of certificates of competency

The Portuguese flag has reviewed the procedures of recognition of the certificates of competency

IBC of Madeira begins 2012 promotional missions in France

A total of 14 promotional missions, taking place through the European and American continents, ar

S.D.M. releases Madeira’s International Business Centre Investment Guide for the iPhone and iPad

The application called "Invest Madeira," was developed for the operating system iOS (iPhones and


Madeira's IBC Promotional Programme Targets 16 Countries

The promotional calendar of the International Business Centre of Madeira (IBCM) for 2013 has alr

Superyacht registered in MAR visited port of Funchal

Luxury, comfort, state of the art technology and navigation stability, are just some of the adjec

Madeira’s International Shipping Register grows in 2012

At the end of 2012, 233 vessels were registered in the International Shipping Register of Madeir


Madeira’s IBC company designs the world’s smallest camera
On the 16th of April, AWAIBA, a company operating within the International Business Centre of Madeir
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