Businesses for Sale in Madeira
Madeira’s commercial market is tourism-led and concentrated in Funchal, where hotels, guesthouses, restaurants and tour operations trade regularly. The International Business Centre gives the region a distinct corporate tax regime that shapes how buyers structure acquisitions, so take advice on structure before committing. Retail and service businesses serve both residents and a year-round visitor base.
- Hotels
- Restaurants
- Tourism Services
- Retail
Buyer Guides
IMT: The Property Transfer Tax Every Portugal Buyer Pays
IMT is the largest single acquisition cost on most Portuguese property purchases — and it is due before you sign the deed. Here is how the rates work for commercial and residential buyers.
Verifying Urban Planning Compliance Before You Buy in Portugal
A property that exists in the physical world but not in the municipal records is a liability, not an asset. This is the document-by-document verification sequence Portuguese lawyers run before any purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of businesses are for sale in Madeira?
Businesses changing hands in Madeira are concentrated in hotels, restaurants, tourism services and retail. The listings above are what verified agents have published right now — many are going concerns sold with the lease or the premises included.
Can foreigners buy in Madeira?
Yes — Portugal places no nationality restrictions on ownership, and the rules in Madeira are the same as anywhere else in the country. You will need a Portuguese tax number (NIF), which non-residents can obtain through a fiscal representative, and you can buy personally or through a company.
What is a trespasse?
A trespasse is the Portuguese transfer of a commercial establishment — the business, its fittings and the benefit of its commercial lease — from one operator to another. It is the common route for buying restaurants, cafés and shops that trade from rented premises.
Does buying a business in Portugal give me residency?
Not by itself. Entrepreneurs who move to Portugal to run a business typically apply for the D2 visa (the entrepreneur residence route). Requirements are assessed case by case, so take advice from an immigration professional before structuring the purchase.
What due diligence should I do before buying?
Review the accounts, the lease terms, and the operating licences the activity needs (tourism accommodation, for example, requires an Alojamento Local registration). Check for outstanding tax and social-security debts, and remember that employee contracts transfer to the buyer by law.
Also on Porameta
Commercial Property for Sale in Madeira
Restaurants, hotels, shops and other going concerns — many sold together with their premises.
Every listing on Porameta is published by a vetted, approved agent — inquire directly, free of charge.
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