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Ricardo da Palma Borges

Ricardo da Palma Borges

Europe 2026

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Europe

Practice Areas

Tax consulting, opinions, legislation design, structuring and litigation, on international and domestic tax law, with a focus on corporate and real estate issues and on private clients/wealth law and Non-Habitual Resident regime.

Career

Portuguese co-national reporter to Subject 1 - Cross-border business restructuring, of the 2011 Paris IFA Congress. Appointed by the Secretary of State of Tax Affairs as a member of the Sub-Group on The Reform of the Income Taxes, of the 2009 Group on the Study of Tax Policy, Competitiveness, Efficiency and Justice of the Tax System. Formerly Aid to the Secretary of State of Tax Affairs (2001-2002). 25 years of teaching experience of Introductory Economics and Taxation at Law and Management schools.

Professional Memberships

Portuguese and International Fiscal Associations since 1998. Specialist lawyer in tax law by the Portuguese Bar Association since 2004. Tax arbitrator of the Portuguese Administrative Arbitration Centre since 2011.

Publications

As Portuguese national reporter: Mandatory Disclosure Rules (with Ana Isabel Correia),2023; Controlled Foreign Company Legislation,2020 (with Marta Carmo); Tax Treaties and Social Security Conventions (with Gustavo Lopes Courinha),2006; WTO and Direct Taxation (with Pedro Infante Mota),2005; CFC-Legislation, Tax Treaties and EC Law,2004; Tax Treaty Interpretation,2001. The Acte Clair in EC Direct Tax Law (with Ana Paula Dourado),2008.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Tax - Portugal

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Ricardo da Palma Borges is well recognised for his expertise in personal income tax, tax restructuring and compliance with EU tax regulations.

Strengths

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  • Ricardo da Palma Borges has great knowledge of the topics and the ability to respond with a high degree of quality, always having a broader view of other areas that can complement the resolution of the issues.

    TaxChambers European Guide
  • With his outstanding knowledge and understanding, Ricardo always strives to find the right balance and solution for you as a client.

    TaxChambers European Guide

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