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The Legislative Assembly of Madeira has approved Resolution no. 13/2026/M, urging the Regional Government to integrate the Tax Authority of Madeira into the CAAD tax arbitration system.
The Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of Madeira has approved, through Resolution no. 13/2026/M, a recommendation addressed to the Regional Government to promote the binding of the Tax and Fiscal Affairs Authority of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (AT-RAM) to the jurisdiction of the Administrative Arbitration Center (CAAD).
This measure aims to provide Madeiran taxpayers with an alternative mechanism for resolving tax disputes, which is faster and more cost-effective, aligning the Region with practices already in force in mainland Portugal. The document highlights that the slowness of traditional tax justice constitutes a barrier to economic growth, generating uncertainty and high costs for companies.
The recommendation is based on the following fundamental points:
The Regional Government must now consider the necessary procedures for this accession, taking into account the revision of the legal framework applicable to tax arbitration in Portugal.
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