CONTACT US English Português Home Welcome About Madeira Expertise & Services Downloads ABOUT MADEIRA GENERAL INFORMATION Home/ About Madeira/ General Information Introduction The island of Madeira is an autonomous region of Portugal and part of the European Union. The Madeira landmass encompasses approximately 741 sq km and is located in the Atlantic Ocean, 1,000 km from mainland Portugal and 870 km from North Africa. The topography is mountainous and the highest point is 1,862 metres. The scenery is spectacular and the vegetation diverse. The current population is approximately 270,000, of which 100,000 live in the capital Funchal and are mainly of Portuguese origin, with small expatriate communities, one of the predominant being British. Madeira has a strong touristic activity; its mild climate and natural beauty attract thousands of tourists throughout the year. Communications are good; there are many daily flights to and from Lisbon (one and a half hour flight) and Porto and various weekly flights to other European countries cities, including almost every day direct scheduled flights to London. Madeira offers safety and quality of life and is quite cosmopolitan. Its modern economy is service-based, with highly qualified multi-lingual professionals. It offers modern infrastructure and support services, a local University with international cooperation, namely with Carnegie Mellon and overall operational costs are extremely competitive. Reduced taxation coupled with the aforementioned benefits, makes Madeira the ideal location for national and international investors. ABOUT MADEIRA General Information The Madeira International Business Centre – MIBC Industrial Free Trade Zone MAR – Madeira International Shipping Register HOW TO PROCEED We would welcome the opportunity to assist you with more information: Contact us for a FREE consultation if you would like to discuss your requirements with one of our consultants in person. For professional intermediaries and repeat orders, download the relevant Application Form and return by fax or email. ABOUT MADEIRA MANAGEMENT Since 1989, MMCL and its team of highly qualifed, multilingual staff provide a complete range of business and private consulting and support services to companies or individuals investing through or doing business in Portugual. Read more about us LINKS Home Welcome About Madeira Expertise & Services Downloads Contact Us CONTACT US Madeira Management Cia Lda Rua dos Murças, nº 15, 1º andar 9000-058 Funchal Madeira Portugal +351 (291) 201 700 madeira.management@mmcl.pt FOLLOW US Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Site Map |©️ Madeira Management Cia Lda. All Rights Reserved. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Cookie settings ACCEPT