Investing in private medicine and education in Portugal: prospects for investors

The growing number of expats, high tourist flows and a shortage of high-quality medical and educational services create favourable conditions for investment in private medicine and education.

Why should you look into private education?

Public schools in Portugal today have an increasing share of the educational market, especially in the big cities. Parents choose these institutions for their flexibility, high standards of learning and international programmes.

The growing private education sector

• Private schools account for more than 32% of all educational institutions in the country.
• In Lisbon and Porto, their share reaches 60%.

Why are they so popular?

1. Public schools face problems of stability and overload.
2. Expats and locals are looking for schools with international programs such as IB (International Baccalaureate).
3. Private educational institutions offer an individual approach to students and the best conditions.

Investment opportunities that are beneficial to invest in: opening new schools, kindergartens or buying operating institutions that are in demand among expat families.

What is the situation with private medicine?

There is a high demand for private services in the healthcare sector. Locals also prefer clinics where they can get fast and skilled medical care.

Private medicine: investment directions

• Opening of general practice clinics or specialized medical centers.
• Founding medical centers for tourists.
• Investments in dental clinics, diagnostic centers, aesthetic centers.

Why is it profitable?

• Long waits for services in public hospitals, inability to get help and appointments with specialists at the right moment.
• There is a constant flow of foreign residents and tourists in need of medical care.

Investing in Portugal: What has changed in 2024?

To make the investment process easier and more profitable, the Portuguese government has introduced several innovations:

• Simplified licensing
  The registration of public schools and health care institutions can now be done through e-portals, which saves a lot of time and speeds up the launch of the business.
• Tax incentives
  Private clinics and schools can expect a tax abatement if they meet the requirements.
• Support for green projects
  The use of sustainable technologies in educational and health care facilities opens up access to subsidies and grants.

More areas for investment

Private education and medicine offer many opportunities for Ukrainian investors. If you are looking for promising projects, pay attention to the following areas.

Opening of private schools and kindergartens

Private education is highly sought after not only by expats, but also by the local population. Parents prefer public schools and kindergartens because of their flexibility, also modern educational programmes.

• Where to invest?
  In Lisbon, Porto and tourist regions such as the Algarve, the demand for such establishments continues to grow.
  What programs should be offered?
• International Baccalaureate (IB), English language, innovative approaches to learning.

Private medical centers

Investing in private clinics and aesthetic medicine is a reliable choice, as public medical facilities are often overburdened.

• What services are in demand?
  Dentistry, diagnostics, physiotherapy, general practice clinics, as well as aesthetic procedures such as botox, fillers, and contour plastic surgery.
• Where is the best place to open?
  Tourist regions such as the Algarve, as well as major cities such as Lisbon and Porto, where there is a high demand for quality medical and aesthetic services.

How do we help?

Solid Sorte provides comprehensive support for your investment. We take over:

• Site selection: We can help you find suitable premises, land plots or ready-made establishments.
• Legal support: We will check all documents, carry out registration and obtain licences.
• Power of Attorney: For your convenience, the process can be completed remotely.

Summary

Investing in private education and medicine in Portugal is not only a profitable investment, but also a way to create a socially significant business. The growing demand for private schools and clinics ensures stable income, and the new rules of 2024 simplify the process of launching and managing projects.

In 2025, such investments become even more important: it's not just an investment in the current market, but a significant investment in the future that will benefit you and the society for many years to come.