Unlock Madeira’s Advantages for Your Business
Your Trusted Partner in Company Formation, Tax Structuring & Corporate Services
Based in Madeira since 2019, Madeira Lab supports entrepreneurs, investors and international businesses with company formation, corporate structuring and tailored business solutions across multiple jurisdictions.
We combine local market knowledge with an international network of professional partners to coordinate business and private client services across borders.
- 2019
- Established in Madeira
- 1000+
- Happy clients
- Personalised
- Solutions
- End-to-End
- Support
Three ways we help.
Corporate & Private Accounting
We help companies and individuals manage their accounting and tax obligations in Portugal. Our support includes bookkeeping coordination, preparation of accounting records, tax return coordination, payroll support and assistance with ongoing reporting and compliance requirements.
Company Formation
We assist entrepreneurs with setting up a company in Madeira, from the initial discussion of the business activity and company structure to coordinating incorporation documents and registration procedures. We also help coordinate tax registration, corporate banking applications and ongoing corporate support.
Residency
We support individuals and families planning to move to Portugal by helping them understand residency options, prepare the required documentation and coordinate the application process. We can also assist with related administrative matters, including obtaining a Portuguese tax number (NIF).
Why Madeira?
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| Criterion | Madeira | Estonia | Malta | Cyprus | UAE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headline corporate tax | 5% | 22%* | 35%** | 15% | 9%*** |
| Final rate, no refund wait | |||||
| EU member: single market & EU directives | |||||
| Euro currency | |||||
| 0% withholding on dividends to non-residents | |||||
| Low-tax regime approved by the European Commission | – | – | – | – | |
| Tax on €500k profit, paid out to owner | €25k | €110k | €175k** | €75k | ≤€45k*** |
| 5% rate guaranteed by law until 2033 | – | – | – | – |
* 0% while profits are retained. ** Paid upfront at 35%; ~€150k is refunded later only after the shareholder files a claim (net ~€25k). *** 0% only for qualifying free-zone income; otherwise 9% above AED 375,000. ! Cyprus: 5% withholding on dividends paid to low-tax jurisdictions.
Lowest final rate in the EU
5% on international profits, paid once. No 35%-then-refund cycle like Malta, no 15% like Cyprus.
Real EU company, not offshore
Portuguese LDA with EU directives, the euro and ~80 tax treaties. Not on EU or Russian MinFin blacklists.
0% on the way out
No withholding tax on dividends, interest or royalties to non-resident shareholders.
Locked in until 2033
Benefits guaranteed to 31 Dec 2033, but new MIBC licences are only issued until 31 Dec 2026.
Secure your MIBC licence before 31 December 2026
- Full Madeira LDA + MIBC licence from EUR 3,250
- Portuguese bank account support
- 10 working days
The 5% MIBC rate applies to income from activities with non-Portuguese residents and requires a licence from SDM and local substance: 1–5 jobs plus EUR 75,000 investment within 2 years, or 6+ jobs within 6 months. Rates reflect legislation in force as of November 2026; information only, not tax advice. Individual analysis is recommended for every structure.
Redomiciliation to Madeira: How to Move Your Existing Company to the IBCM
A practical guide to moving your existing company to the IBCM regime in Madeira — without liquidating, while preserving contracts, assets and history.
