Portugal provides a favorable business environment and is considered as one of the ideal locations to establish a business. The country has a national network of accelerators and incubators to help entrepreneurs navigate the legal landscape and promote growth. Portugal's startup ecosystem is continuously expanding, contributing 1.1% to the gross domestic product (GDP) and has successfully incubated several unicorn companies, demonstrating its position as an innovative business hotspot​​​​.

Portugal has a sound legal framework to protect intellectual property, covering a wide range of rights including patents, designs, trademarks, copyrights, and more. The Industrial Property Office plays a crucial role in protecting and promoting industrial property, providing valuable assistance to entrepreneurs in meeting legal requirements​​.

The tax treaty between the U.S. and Portugal allows citizens of both countries to avoid double taxation. Furthermore, Portugal offers many tax incentives for global companies, even if they do not operate or reside in Portugal. These tax incentive measures are part of the Portuguese government's efforts to attract global investments and create a friendly business environment for U.S. companies​​.