Taxes
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Digital creator specialists
Accounting for content creators & influencers
YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, subscription platforms, sponsorships and barter — we classify your digital income and handle the tax duties.
Global platforms
VAT & income tax
English-speaking
Making money from digital content is an economic activity — and the tax office treats it as one. Income from foreign platforms, sponsorships, affiliates and barter has its own VAT and income-tax rules. We keep it all in order and optimised.
Income from foreign platforms
YouTube, Twitch, Meta, TikTok and subscription platforms pay from abroad. We classify it correctly for VAT and income tax and handle the invoices.
Sponsorships, affiliates and barter
Getting products or services in exchange for content can be taxable too. We explain how to declare it with no surprises.
Unsure whether to register or incorporate
Above a certain income level, a different structure can save tax. We run the analysis with you.
VAT on digital services
Services to platforms and brands in and outside the EU have specific VAT rules. We apply them correctly.
What you should know about your taxes
Activity classification
Content creation falls under services (category B). The activity code and regime define how you're taxed.
VAT on foreign income
Income from platforms outside Portugal follows service place-of-supply rules — often no Portuguese VAT, but with VIES registration and specific filings.
Sponsorships and income in kind
Products, trips or services received (barter) may be taxable income, assessed at market value.
Simplified vs. organised accounting
Depending on income and real expenses (gear, editing, travel), switching regimes may pay off. We simulate both scenarios.
Services and calculators for your activity
See how we work with you, or run the numbers yourself first.
ServiceMonthly accountingYour bookkeeping, tax returns and deadlines handled by us, every month.ServiceOne-to-one consultingA one-to-one session to answer your questions, fix a problem or validate a decision.Free calculatorFreelancer Net Income CalculatorEstimate what's left in your pocket from a freelancer invoice, after IRS withholding and Social Security.Free calculatorFreelancer vs. Opening a CompanyCompare a freelancer's income tax (simplified regime) with a company's corporate tax (organised accounting) and see which tends to pay less.
Useful reading for digital creators
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.
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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
Frequently asked questions
The questions we hear most. Can't find yours? Talk to us.
I earn from YouTube and Twitch. Do I have to declare it?
Yes. It's business income, even if paid from abroad. We handle VAT and income-tax classification and the required invoices.
I received products from a brand to promote. Does that count?
Barter and gifts in exchange for content can be taxable. We help you value and declare them correctly.
I'm an influencer working with subscription platforms. Do you handle that?
Yes, with full confidentiality. We classify income from those platforms and meet the tax obligations.
Should I open a company?
It depends on your income level and plans. We compare freelancing vs. a company and recommend the most efficient option.
Do you support clients in English?
Yes. We work with international creators and can handle the whole process in English.
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