What is open for businesses in Madeira

Non-repayable grant that compensates goods transport costs incurred in 2025 by companies that produce or process goods in the Region: shipping from Madeira to the rest of the country and, for materials imported and processed in the Region, transport to Madeira. Up to 90% of eligible costs (80% for companies licensed in the Madeira Free Trade Zone), with a minimum of €7,500 in costs and a cap of €750,000 per application. Companies with more than 24 months of activity and organised accounts; one application per company, via the Balcão dos Fundos. Transport already supported by POSEI does not count. Competitive call: applications are ranked on merit.

Source: Madeira 2030 · IDE, IP-RAM — Read the official source

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Non-repayable grant that covers part of a company's 2025 running costs: mandatory Social Security contributions, premises rent, electricity and water (with their charges) and accounting services. Base rate 30%, plus 10 points on Porto Santo. According to the Regional Government, the grant goes up to €20,000 for micro-enterprises and €25,000 for others, with a minimum of €7,500 in costs. Companies of any size and legal form with organised accounts; applications via the Balcão dos Fundos.

Source: Madeira 2030 · IDE, IP-RAM — Read the official source

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Companies licensed in the International Business Centre of Madeira by 31 December 2026 pay 5% corporate tax (IRC) until 2033 on profits from operations with non-residents or other CINM entities. Job creation is required and, with 1 to 5 jobs, a minimum investment of €75,000 in the first two years.

Source: SDM · IBC Madeira — Read the official source

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Full exemption from IRS or IRC on rent from residential leases that stay within the municipality's maximum rent (Decree-Law 97/2026, in force since 1 September 2026). Limits in Madeira for a two-bedroom (T2): Funchal €1,034, Santa Cruz €810, Ponta do Sol, Ribeira Brava, Santana, São Vicente, Porto Moniz and Porto Santo €898, Machico €671, Câmara de Lobos €608, Calheta €504. Plus 10% with private parking and another 10% with energy class A or higher. The lease is registered on the Portal das Finanças and submitted on the IHRU Investir-Arrendar platform by 15 January of the following year.

Source: Portal da Habitação · IHRU (Portaria n.º 454/2026/1) — Read the official source

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Non-repayable grant for unemployed people registered with the IEM who start their own business in the Region, per job created (up to four, including the founder), with a top-up when the project includes an investment plan. Apply before starting the activity and before investing; applications are assessed in order of arrival.

Source: IEM, IP-RAM — Read the official source

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Fully electric vehicles are exempt from vehicle registration tax (ISV). The exemption is automatic at registration and has no price cap.

Source: Portal das Finanças — Read the official source

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Fully electric vehicles are exempt from annual circulation tax (IUC; IUC Code, art. 5(1)(e)). The exemption is automatic and needs no application.

Source: Portal das Finanças — Read the official source

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Plug-in hybrids with at least 50 km of electric range and emissions below 80 g/km pay only 25% of the ISV.

Source: Portal das Finanças — Read the official source

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