A 5% corporate tax rate — inside the European Union
International studios that set up in Madeira can register their company within the International Business Centre of Madeira (IBM) and benefit from a 5% corporate income tax rate, one of the lowest in the European Union, while at the same time operate globally.
This is a fully EU-compliant regime, offering the security and market access of operating inside the European Union combined with a highly competitive tax environment. For a games studio weighing where to base its operations, it is a rare combination: full access to the EU single market, a professional production hub with specialised labs, and a corporate tax rate of just 5%.
Facilities at a glance
- 1800 m² across two floors plus a terrace
- VR/AR Lab for immersive and extended-reality development
- Motion Capture Lab for high-quality animation and performance capture
- Training rooms
- Incubation and acceleration workspace for resident studios
- Integration into Portugal’s national network of gaming hubs
Backed by national and European investment
The Funchal Gaming Hub is developed under the eGames Lab consortium and financed by Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) and the European Union, NextGenerationEU. It reflects a long-term commitment to building a sustainable, internationally connected games industry in Portugal, with Madeira Island at its centre.
Set up your studio in Madeira
Whether you are a local creator taking your first steps, a Portuguese studio looking to scale, or an international team seeking an EU base with a 5% corporate tax rate, the Funchal Gaming Hub is built to help you grow.
To learn more about joining the Hub, establishing your studio in Madeira, or registering within the International Business Centre of Madeira, contact the Madeira Island Chamber of Commerce (ACIF-CCIM).
The Chamber of Commerce of Madeira Island (ACIF-CCIM) is building a strong videogaming ecosystem in Portugal.
