Imagine and make it happen
Things have changed very quickly. Besides the main focus on clean energy, machines, electrical and electronic devices, vehicles, automobile parts and hardware and software represent the highest percentage of Portuguese exports, with double the income of the other major national sector: tourism. These changes have created new opportunities.
Our economy - of which services represent 71% of all activity - is a fertile ground for pioneering reforms. Did you know that in 2007, the average time taken to create a company in Portugal was just 47 minutes?
The Simplex (Administrative and Legislative Simplification Program) which created, among other things, the Marca na Hora (Instant Trademark) and the Empresa na Hora (Instant Company) has made Portugal a benchmark for the promotion of new entrepreneurship.
The recognition of excellence is reflected in the international demand. Samsonite, Nokia and Mercedes all use Portuguese molds. Iberomoldes and Simoldes are two of the main Portuguese companies in this area.