Why choose Esposende, in northern Portugal, for living and working?
If you want to settle in the north of Portugal, the city of Esposende is a place that offers multiple advantages.
Between the quality of life offered by this sublime seaside resort, its attractiveness and its proximity to Porto and Braga, Esposende is the ideal place to come and live or work.
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Why choose Esposende to settle there ?
Whether you want to open a business, a trade or simply come to work in Esposende, you will be able to enjoy many advantages and offer yourself a rewarding and peaceful new life. The city of esposende is:
- A privileged location: located on the northern coast of Portugal, Esposende is surrounded by magnificent beaches and offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Its representative nature of an authentic Portugal and its ability to link modernity and tradition, makes Esposende a perfect location to come and settle there.
- Attractiveness and multiple activities: The Esposende region offers activities for all tastes, ranging from water sports to hiking in the mountains or on foot along its well-appointed marked trails.
- The discovery of a culture that you can only love: The inhabitants of Esposende have preserved a unique cultural heritage which is perfectly reflected in its local gastronomy as well as its typical Portuguese traditional architecture dating from the 16th century.
- A peaceful place: Although you want to come to work in Esposende, it is important to choose a place where you will feel good on weekends and evenings after a day's work. Esposende is more than 20 km² of lush forests and various protected natural environments. The fauna and flora will offer you sublime moments of discovery and relaxation.
In addition to being a pleasant and relaxing city, Esposende also has the ability to know how to welcome and offer friendly and warm moments. Indeed, many shops, bars and restaurants are within your reach so that you can find a pleasant living environment.
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Esposende: A perfect workplace
Esposende is considered one of the best locations in northern Portugal thanks to its geographical position. Indeed, Esposende is about 30 minutes drive from the main urban centers of the cities of Porto, Braga or Viana do Castelo. This proximity has a considerable advantage, for example by facilitating travel between home and work, facilitated by a good road network.
This allows Esposende to have qualified human resources able to meet the different needs of the entrepreneurial sector.
Esposende is also located about half an hour from Francisco Secarneiro Airport and several important seaports (Port of Leixões, Port of Viana do Castelo and Port of Vigo). Bus stations are also nearby.
Working in Esposende: a welcoming and supportive place
To help new entrepreneurs set up in Esposende, the city council offers tax incentives to private and institutional investors to provide them with an environment conducive to the success of their investment.
- Application of the minimum tax rate
- Total or partial exemption from other housing taxes
- Give tax benefits
- Partial and temporary provision of administrative support spaces and equipment
The START Esposende program helps and supports new entrepreneurs who have come to settle in the county. For this, a set of adapted services is offered to help them in all stages of the business creation and investment process.
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Some ideas of professional sectors in Esposende
Esposende is a city located in the north of Portugal in Braga district. This typical place in Portugal offers multiple opportunities to work in Esposende, including:
- Tourism and leisure industry
- Local trade (shops, restaurants)
- Manufacturing industries
- Financial and banking services
- Agricultural sector (market gardening)
- Shipbuilding/shipping
- Municipal or regional public services.
And if you want to start your business, whatever your field, the people of Esposende will be delighted to welcome you.
Are you planning to move there but still want to think about it? Take some time for yourself and enjoy a stay in Esposende.
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