Taxes
Deductible expenses for freelancers in Portugal: what counts
How expense deduction really works for freelancers in Portugal — the simplified regime's 15% rule, organized accounting, and which costs qualify.
30 Oct 20264 min read
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Practical guides on tax, freelancing and doing business in Portugal.
Taxes
The Portuguese tax calendar for freelancers: what's due and when
A month-by-month overview of the tax and social security deadlines every freelancer in Portugal needs to know — VAT, IRS, Segurança Social and more.
23 Oct 20264 min read
Business
How much does an accountant cost in Portugal — and when do you need one?
What Portuguese accountants charge, what drives the price, and the situations where hiring one is legally required or simply pays for itself.
16 Oct 20264 min read
Moving to Portugal
Opening a bank account in Portugal for your business: what you need
A practical guide to opening a Portuguese bank account as a foreign entrepreneur or freelancer — documents, options, and common pitfalls.
09 Oct 20265 min read
Freelancing
Invoicing foreign clients from Portugal: VAT, reverse charge and what to write on invoices
Most expat freelancers in Portugal bill clients abroad. Here is how VAT works for EU and non-EU clients, what the reverse charge means, and the exact mentions your invoices need.
02 Oct 20265 min read
Taxes
Portugal's simplified tax regime for freelancers: how the coefficients work
Most freelancers in Portugal are taxed on a percentage of revenue, not real profit. How the simplified regime's coefficients work — and when organized accounting wins.
25 Sept 20264 min read
Taxes
Crypto taxes in Portugal: how gains are taxed
Portugal is no longer a total crypto tax haven — but long-term holders still do well. How the 365-day rule, the 28% rate and the reporting duties work.
18 Sept 20264 min read
Taxes
US citizens in Portugal: double taxation basics (FEIE, tax credits, treaties)
Americans in Portugal file taxes in two countries — but rarely pay twice. How the FEIE, foreign tax credits, the treaty and FBAR reporting fit together.
11 Sept 20265 min read
Moving to Portugal
The D8 digital nomad visa and taxes: what nomads need to know
The D8 visa gets you into Portugal — but what happens to your taxes once you are here? Residency, IFICI, freelancing and social security for digital nomads.
04 Sept 20265 min read
Business
LDA company vs sole trader in Portugal: which should you choose?
Freelance as a sole trader or set up an LDA company? A practical comparison of taxes, liability, costs and social security for expats doing business in Portugal.
28 Aug 20265 min read
Taxes
Filing your IRS tax return in Portugal as an expat: deadlines and basics
IRS is Portugal's personal income tax — not the American agency. Here is when and how to file, which annexes matter for expats, and the mistakes to avoid.
21 Aug 20265 min read
Taxes
VAT exemption in Portugal (Article 53): who qualifies and what it means
Small freelancers in Portugal can skip charging VAT under Article 53. Here is who qualifies, what the exemption really covers, and what happens when you outgrow it.
14 Aug 20264 min read
Freelancing
Social security for freelancers in Portugal: rates, exemptions and the first year
How Segurança Social works for the self-employed: the 21.4% rate, the first-year exemption, quarterly declarations and what your contributions actually buy.
07 Aug 20265 min read
Freelancing
Recibos verdes explained: Portugal's freelancer system for expats
Everyone in Portugal talks about 'recibos verdes' — but what are they exactly? A plain-English guide to Portugal's freelancer invoicing system.
31 Jul 20265 min read
Freelancing
How to register as a freelancer in Portugal (opening 'atividade')
Before you can legally invoice clients from Portugal, you need to open 'atividade' with the tax office. Here is the step-by-step process and the choices that matter.
24 Jul 20265 min read
Moving to Portugal
How to get a NIF in Portugal as a foreigner
The NIF is the key that unlocks everything in Portugal — bank accounts, rentals, contracts and taxes. Here is how to get one as an EU or non-EU citizen.
17 Jul 20265 min read
Taxes
NHR is gone — how IFICI ('NHR 2.0') works in Portugal
Portugal closed the famous NHR regime to new applicants at the end of 2023. Its successor, IFICI, still offers a 20% flat rate — but with stricter rules. Here is how it works.
10 Jul 20265 min read
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