“Demand is increasing and what we want is to expand even more, so we made changes to cover more situations that were reported to us “, said Ana Mendes Godinho, at the end of the presentation of the balance sheet and the prospects program that aims to encourage emigrants to return to the country.
The official, asked about the main changes to the program launched last year, explained that it was extended “until the end of 2021, extending the deadline to join”.
“We now cover all types of employment contracts, all employment relationships, and have extended the application of the program to anyone who wants to return to Portugal and launch their project or business, “he added.
The Minister of Labor also stressed the existence of “a increase for those who decide to return to Portugal and go inland, a increase 25% that can go up to 7,500 euros in terms of financial support direct and increase supporting transport and the household “.
Ana Mendes Godinho argued that “Portugal needs human resources, which are fundamental to the country’s development strategy” and explained that most of those who now return left Portugal between 2011 and 2015.
“They all say they return for the quality of life, the climate, security and family connections”, he stressed.
The government official was asked whether, in addition to the tax benefits in IRS, Social Security contributions may also be covered.
“What we are already preparing is the automation so that companies that hire people are automatically eligible for the purpose of employment incentive measures, also encouraging companies to hire workers under the Return Program, making this meeting between job search and these young people who, being outside the country, have more difficulty in finding out about job offers “, replied Ana Mendes Godinho.
The Return Program covered, since July, 1,705 people who applied for support measures for emigrants who decided to return to Portugal, the Government announced today, with almost 70% of these people emigrating between 2011 and 2015.
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