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Short-term rental specialists
Accounting for short-term rental & Airbnb hosts
Registration, VAT, income tax and reporting for your rental, handled by people who know the sector. Fewer worries, more profit.
Airbnb & Booking
VAT & income tax
Correct invoicing
Running a short-term rental (Alojamento Local) is a business — with specific tax duties: registration, guest invoicing, VAT, category B income tax and frequently changing rules. We support hosts with one or many units.
Rules that keep changing
AL rules, containment zones and registration requirements shift often. We keep your rental compliant and up to date.
VAT on accommodation is confusing
Accommodation has its own VAT rate and exemption thresholds. We classify it correctly and avoid penalties.
Unsure how to declare income
Category B with a coefficient, platforms reporting to the tax office, deductible expenses — we organise it so you pay only what's fair.
Invoicing guests and platforms
Airbnb and Booking withhold commissions and report data. We help you issue correct invoices and reconcile payouts.
What you should know about AL taxation
Income tax (category B)
Rental income usually falls under category B. Under the simplified regime a coefficient is applied to income, setting the taxable base.
VAT and the article 53 exemption
Below a turnover threshold the article 53 exemption may apply; above it you must charge VAT. The choice affects your margin.
Registration and reporting
AL requires a registration number and reporting to authorities (including guest reporting). Non-compliance leads to fines.
Expenses and platforms
Platform commissions, cleaning, amenities and other costs can affect taxation, especially under organised accounting.
Services and calculators for your activity
See how we work with you, or run the numbers yourself first.
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Frequently asked questions
The questions we hear most. Can't find yours? Talk to us.
I have an Airbnb apartment. Do I need to register an activity?
Generally yes: running an AL is an economic activity with registration and tax duties. We help with registration and the right setup.
Do I have to charge guests VAT?
It depends on your turnover and classification. We assess whether the article 53 exemption applies or whether you must charge VAT.
Airbnb already reports my income. Isn't that enough?
Platforms report data to the tax office, but declaring and paying is your responsibility. We make sure everything matches and is declared correctly.
Should I hold the AL personally or via a company?
It depends on scale, number of units and future plans. We analyse it and recommend the most efficient structure.
Do you work with foreign hosts?
Yes, including non-resident owners, with English-speaking support.
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