Rui Bento
Finance Director
Holder of a degree in Economics from the Universidade de Coimbra (University of Coimbra), specialist in Taxation and Accounting. Consultant to a number of professionals, investors and companies on a range of finance, accounting and taxation issues.
Bertília Serra
Finance Department
Holder of a degree in Engineering from the Instituto Superior de Agronomia (ISA) (Higher Institute for Agronomy) and holder of a postgraduate qualification in Management and Business Strategy from the Instituto Superior de Línguas e Administração (ISLA) (Higher Institute for Languages and Administration). She has developed key skills in the area of finance, specifically in the Management of Suppliers, Clients and Banks, at both the national and international level.
Patrícia Rebelo
Accounting Department
Holder of a degree in Management from the Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa (Autonomous University of Lisbon). She began her professional career in the insurance company VICTORIA – Seguros, S.A. where she was responsible for managing client portfolios. She is currently working in accounting where she is responsible for all accounting and tax compliance issues.
Patrícia Serra
Accounting Department
Trained in accounting at the ESTGP of the Instituto Politécnico de Portalegre (Portalegre Polytechnic Institute). She is currently working as an accountant and is responsible for all tax compliance issues for companies as well as reporting operations. She is also responsible for the Human Resources area.
Marina Freitas
New Business Section
Holder of a degree in Public Relations and Publicity from the Instituto Superior de Novas Profissões (Higher Institute for the New Professions). She developed her skills as an Executive Secretary before moving into VAT Company’s New Business Section.
Patrícia Nunes
Marketing Department
Holder of a degree in Media Studies from the Universidade de Minho (University of Minho). She has experience of working in the fields of Journalism, Public Relations and Marketing. She currently works in VAT Company’s Marketing Department.
Ricardo Costa
Business Development Manager
Holder of a degree in Law from Lisbon and postgraduate qualifications in Banking Law, Stock Exchange Law and Insurance Law from the Universidade de Coimbra (University of Coimbra). He also holds a postgraduate qualification in Tax Management in Organisations from ISEC - Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa (Higher Institute of Economics and Management, the Technical University of Lisbon). After a traineeship with a highly regarded firm of lawyers in Lisbon, he moved on to become legal adviser in Portugal to one of Europe’s largest financial groups. He acts as consultant to professionals, investors and companies on a range of tax matters, specifically in the areas of the national and international taxes and VAT, with a focus on larger clients. He has spoken at various seminars on tax matters, both in Portugal and abroad. He is author and co-author of a number of studies and opinion articles on the subjects of tax planning and VAT. He is a member of the International Tax Planning Association (ITPA), VAT Forum, IVA International Association and the International Fiscal Association (IFA).
Rui Marques
Consultant
Holder of a degree in Law from the Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Lisbon (Portuguese Catholic University). Member of the Social and Economics Council. Author of a range of articles on Taxes. Trainer of Advanced Technicians at the IGFSS - Instituto de Gestão Financeira da Segurança Social (Institute of Financial Management and Social Security) in the areas of Rights and Guarantees in Administrative Law and Tax Liens.
Joana Marques
Consultant
Holder of a degree in law from the Lisbon Faculdade de Direito (Law Faculty) and a postgraduate qualification in Tax Law from the Instituto Superior de Gestão – ISG (Higher Institute of Management). Following her traineeship with a highly regarded firm of lawyers in Lisbon, she has been working in the areas of Tax, Commercial and Real Estate Law, helping a number of professionals, investors and companies.