{"id":1372,"date":"2024-02-01T16:51:59","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T16:51:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/?p=1372"},"modified":"2024-04-13T00:54:11","modified_gmt":"2024-04-13T00:54:11","slug":"imposto-freelancer-portugal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/pt\/freelancer-tax-portugal\/","title":{"rendered":"Imposto sobre o trabalho independente em Portugal: Navegar no sistema fiscal dos trabalhadores independentes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a self-employed freelancer in Portugal, I know how challenging it&#8217;s to navigate the tax system in this coastal country when starting. <br><br>There&#8217;s a lot to consider and understand, which is tricky for every foreign worker, but especially for those doing freelance work or starting their business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However,<strong> once you crack how the Portuguese tax system for freelancers works<\/strong>, you won&#8217;t dread the tax season and <em>Impostosobre o Rendimento das Pessoas Singulares<\/em> (IRS) anymore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This<\/strong> comprehensive <strong>guide<\/strong> on tax registration and payment for freelancers in Portugal <strong>provides all<\/strong> the essential <strong>information you need<\/strong>. Let&#8217;s start!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_4ab0ca-22 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);box-shadow:0px 14px 25px -10px var(--global-palette6, #718096);max-width:500px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_4ab0ca-22 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_4ab0ca-22 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_4ab0ca-22 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767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_4ab0ca-22 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview of the Tax System for Self-Employed Individuals in Portugal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_adad00-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_adad00-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_adad00-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:800px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:1rem;padding-bottom:2rem;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_adad00-6f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all 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.kt-row-layout-bottom-sep{height:px;}.kb-row-layout-id_e6af13-c9 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{width:%;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_e6af13-c9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_5087de-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column_5087de-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_5087de-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_5087de-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;}.kadence-column_5087de-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column_5087de-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column_5087de-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column_5087de-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}.kadence-column_5087de-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_5087de-8f{position:relative;}.kadence-column_5087de-8f, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column_5087de-8f:not(.specificity){margin-top:-42px;margin-left:30px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_5087de-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;}}@media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_5087de-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column_5087de-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column_5087de-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column_5087de-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_5087de-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column_5087de-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column_5087de-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column_5087de-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column_5087de-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_5087de-8f kb-section-dir-horizontal inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d21261-01, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d21261-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d21261-01\"]{padding-top:5px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:10px;text-align:center;font-weight:800;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d21261-01 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d21261-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d21261-01\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d21261-01 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d21261-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d21261-01\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_d21261-01 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-theme-palette-3-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d21261-01\">Key Takeaways<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_4c445a-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_4c445a-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_4c445a-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:40px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(35% - ((40px * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(65% - ((40px * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id_4c445a-69 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_4c445a-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_4c445a-69 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_4c445a-69 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_f92767-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_f92767-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_f92767-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_f92767-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_f92767-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_f92767-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_f92767-9b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_f92767-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_f92767-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_f92767-9b kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_8582b7-b5 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_8582b7-b5\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Self-Employed-Tax-System-for-Freelancers-in-Portugal-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Self-Employed-Tax-System-for-Freelancers-in-Portugal-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Self-Employed-Tax-System-for-Freelancers-in-Portugal-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Self-Employed-Tax-System-for-Freelancers-in-Portugal-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Self-Employed-Tax-System-for-Freelancers-in-Portugal.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_3737e1-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_3737e1-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_3737e1-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_3737e1-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_3737e1-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_3737e1-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_3737e1-1e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_3737e1-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_3737e1-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_3737e1-1e inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Responsibilities<\/strong>: Register as an independent worker, handle income tax (IRS), social security contributions, and VAT (unless exempt).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tax Categories<\/strong>: Be aware of different tax obligations and rates for freelancers, sole traders, and limited companies, including progressive income tax and flat rates.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accounting Methods<\/strong>: Choose between the Simplified Regime (flat tax rate) or the Organized Regime (detailed accounting records, progressive tax rates).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>Deductions and Benefits<\/strong>: Use tax deductions for business expenses, credits for specific activities (R&amp;D, environmental protection), and Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) benefits if eligible. <br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadlines and Social Security:<\/strong> Monitor tax deadlines (April 1-June 30) and manage social security contributions (standard rate 21.4%, exempt for first 12 months).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_e96aec-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_e96aec-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_e96aec-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:800px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0rem;padding-bottom:2rem;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_e96aec-02 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_e96aec-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_e96aec-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_e96aec-02 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_605402-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:1.5rem;padding-right:3rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:3rem;}.kadence-column_605402-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:4px solid #2a98b9;}.kadence-column_605402-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_605402-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_605402-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_605402-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_605402-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_605402-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#f2fafd;}.kadence-column_605402-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_605402-0e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_605402-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:4px solid #2a98b9;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_605402-0e > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:4px solid #2a98b9;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_605402-0e inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_b4c845-0c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_b4c845-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_b4c845-0c\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_b4c845-0c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_b4c845-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_b4c845-0c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_b4c845-0c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_b4c845-0c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_b4c845-0c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading_b4c845-0c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_b4c845-0c\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/meta>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.portugal.gov.pt\/pt\/gc22\/comunicacao\/noticia?i=seguranca-social-regista-numero-recorde-de-trabalhadores-declarados-em-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2022 reports of the Portuguese government<\/a>, the number of self-employed workers (<em>trabalhadoresindependentes<\/em>) peaked in 2021 as <strong>4.3 million people<\/strong> (approximately 17 percent of the population) worked independently. <br><br>Even though freelancers have flexible hours, they have the same responsibilities toward the Portuguese tax system as any other employee.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Independent workers in Portugal, including freelancers, <strong>must officially open their freelancing activity in Finances<\/strong> &#8211; either in person or online. Before you do that, ensure that you have the <strong>necessary documents: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A valid visa or residence permit, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>N\u00famero de Identifica\u00e7\u00e3o Fiscal <\/em>(<a href=\"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/portugal-nif-online\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/portugal-nif-online\/\">NIF number<\/a>), <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>N\u00famero de Identifica\u00e7\u00e3o da Seguran\u00e7a Social <\/em>(<a href=\"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/portugal-niss-online\/\">NISS number<\/a>), <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/portugal-bank-account\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/portugal-bank-account\/\">account in a Portuguese bank<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freelancers in Portugal work with <strong><em>recibosverdes<\/em> or green receipts<\/strong>. These are invoicing systems that independent workers use to invoice their clients and report income for tax and social security purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"824\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/recibo_verde.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/recibo_verde.jpeg 824w, https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/recibo_verde-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/recibo_verde-768x430.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>recibosverdes<\/em> sample <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Green receipts enable you to demonstrate<\/strong> to the authorities how much you earn, the monthly amount you must pay for social security, and how much you should pay for income tax (IRS). You can issue them as soon as you register as an independent worker and receive the confirmation of an open activity via post mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hence, the self-employed tax system in Portugal requires you to pay IRS, monthly social security contribution, and, unless you&#8217;re exempt, IVA (VAT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Tax Differences Between Freelancers, Sole Traders, and Limited Companies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the main differences between these three:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Freelancers:<\/strong> They&#8217;re self-employed individuals who work independently and offer services to clients. These professionals are usually registered as &#8220;TrabalhadoresIndependentes&#8221; or &#8220;Recibos Verdes&#8221; and are subject to personal income tax (IRS) on their earnings. The IRS tax rates for freelancers in Portugal are progressive and range from 14.5 percent to 48 percent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sole Traders: <\/strong>These individuals are known as <em>Empres\u00e1riosem Nome Individual <\/em>(ENI). They&#8217;re also self-employed individuals who run their businesses and are subject to personal income tax on their earnings. However, unlike freelancers, they are subject to a flat tax rate of 20 percent on their profits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Limited Companies:<\/strong> They&#8217;re known as <em>Sociedadespor Quotas<\/em> (LDA). They are considered separate legal entities from their owners and are subject to corporate income tax (IRC) on their profits. The current corporate tax rate in Portugal is 21 percent. In addition, limited companies must pay social security contributions to their employees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Entity Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tax Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tax Rate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Freelancer<\/strong><\/td><td>Self-employed individuals who work independently and offer services to clients. Registered as &#8220;Trabalhadores Independentes&#8221; or &#8220;&#8221;Recibos Verdes.&#8221;<\/td><td>Personal Income<\/td><td>Progressive (14.5% &#8211; 48%)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sole Trader<\/strong><\/td><td>Known as Empres\u00e1riosem Nome Individual (ENI). Self-employed individuals who run their businesses.<\/td><td>Personal Income<\/td><td>Flat (20% on profits)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Limited Company (LDA)<\/strong><\/td><td>Known as Sociedades por Quotas (LDA). Separate legal entities from their owners, subject to corporate income tax (IRC) on their profits. Must pay social security contributions to their employees.<\/td><td>Corporate<\/td><td>Flat (21% on profits)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Freelancer vs Sole Trader vs LDA in Portugal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accounting Methods for Self-employed Workers in Portugal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Self-employed foreign freelancers in Portugal have two accounting methods at their disposal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Simplified Regime <em>(Regime Simplificado)<\/em>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>This is a flat-rate tax system for self-employed workers whose gross annual income is <strong>less than \u20ac200,000<\/strong>. <br><br>Under this regime, depending on your profession, you are taxed on a percentage of your gross income. <br><br>The tax rates vary <strong>from 1 percent to 35 percent<\/strong>, with the most common rate being 25 percent. You don&#8217;t need to keep detailed accounting records, but you must issue invoices and keep a record of your income and expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Organized Regime <em>(Contabilidade Organizada): <\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>This more complex accounting system requires you to keep detailed records of your income and expenses. <br><br>Under this regime, your taxable income is calculated by deducting your expenses from your gross income. <br><br>You are taxed at a progressive rate, which ranges <strong>from 14.5 percent to 48 percent<\/strong>, depending on your income level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s the <strong>comparison table of Simplified regime and Organized regime<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Accounting Method<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Income Threshold<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tax Calculation<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tax Rate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Simplified Regime<\/strong><\/td><td>A flat-rate tax system for self-employed workers with gross annual income less than \u20ac200,000. Taxed on a percentage of gross income. No need for detailed accounting records, but must issue invoices and keep a record of income and expenses.<\/td><td>less than \u20ac200,000<\/td><td>Based on a percentage of gross income<\/td><td>1% &#8211; 35% (commonly 25%)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Organized Regime<\/strong><\/td><td>A more complex accounting system requires detailed records of income and expenses. Taxable income is calculated by deducting expenses from gross income.<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>Deducting expenses from gross income<\/td><td>Progressive (14.5% &#8211; 48%)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Simplified regime vs Organized regime in Portugal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registering for Self-employed Tax in Portugal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Registering-for-Self-employed-Tax-in-Portugal-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Registering-for-Self-employed-Tax-in-Portugal-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Registering-for-Self-employed-Tax-in-Portugal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Registering-for-Self-employed-Tax-in-Portugal-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Registering-for-Self-employed-Tax-in-Portugal.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re starting your freelance activity in Portugal,<strong> the first step<\/strong> after compiling the documents is to go to a local tax office or do it yourself on the Portal das Finan\u00e7as. <strong>Log into your account, and look for the Beginning of Activity button<\/strong>, which you&#8217;ll find by clicking on <em>Services<\/em>, and then on <em>Activity<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/all-services-freelancer-1024x455.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/all-services-freelancer-1024x455.png 1024w, https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/all-services-freelancer-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/all-services-freelancer-768x342.png 768w, https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/all-services-freelancer-1536x683.png 1536w, https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/all-services-freelancer.png 1556w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Click on Deliver the Certificate and search Article<em> 151 <\/em>of the CIRS<\/strong>, as most freelance activities fall under this number. The certificate will ask you to include the start date of your activity, the amount you expect to earn between January and December, and your IBAN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The next step is to <\/strong>choose between the simplified and organized regimes discussed above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep in mind that you&#8217;ll be required to hire an accountant if you select the latter, as this means you&#8217;re operating like a company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Once you open your activity, you will receive<\/strong> <strong>a paper<\/strong> from Finances at your home address confirming the beginning of your freelance activity. This document typically arrives <strong>in 7-14 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VAT options for freelancers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another thing worth mentioning is that there are two VAT options for freelancers in Portugal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>regime de isen\u00e7ao<\/strong><\/em> (exemption regime) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>regime normal<\/strong> (regular regime).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can enjoy the first option if you have a<strong> turnover of \u20ac12,500 or less<\/strong> on taxable goods and services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re required to charge your clients IVA, you must submit an online declaration to the tax authorities every three months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Do Self-Employed Workers File for Taxes in Portugal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first day of January is also the start of a tax year in Portugal and lasts until December 31. You should file your taxes using <em>Portal das Finan\u00e7as<\/em> <strong>between April 1 and June 30<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_9a3f8d-df > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_9a3f8d-df > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_9a3f8d-df > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:800px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0rem;padding-bottom:2rem;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_9a3f8d-df > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_9a3f8d-df > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_9a3f8d-df > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_9a3f8d-df alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_486d0f-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:1.5rem;padding-right:3rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:3rem;}.kadence-column_486d0f-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:4px solid #2a98b9;}.kadence-column_486d0f-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_486d0f-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_486d0f-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_486d0f-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_486d0f-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_486d0f-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#f2fafd;}.kadence-column_486d0f-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_486d0f-e5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_486d0f-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:4px solid #2a98b9;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_486d0f-e5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:4px solid #2a98b9;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_486d0f-e5 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_653eb4-2f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_653eb4-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_653eb4-2f\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_653eb4-2f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_653eb4-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_653eb4-2f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_653eb4-2f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_653eb4-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_653eb4-2f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading_653eb4-2f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_653eb4-2f\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/meta>Freelancers and independent workers in Portugal can pay taxes in <strong>3 installments<\/strong> &#8211; July, September, and December.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Self-employed Tax Fines in Portugal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Self-employed workers in Portugal are subject to tax fines if they fail to comply with tax obligations or submit inaccurate or incomplete tax returns. These financial penalties start at \u20ac200 and go up to \u20ac2,500.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_4d0992-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_4d0992-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_4d0992-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:800px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0rem;padding-bottom:2rem;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_4d0992-09 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_4d0992-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_4d0992-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_4d0992-09 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_acedd2-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:1.5rem;padding-right:3rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:3rem;}.kadence-column_acedd2-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:4px solid #d9534f;}.kadence-column_acedd2-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_acedd2-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_acedd2-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_acedd2-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_acedd2-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_acedd2-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#fff2f2;}.kadence-column_acedd2-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_acedd2-c3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_acedd2-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:4px solid #d9534f;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_acedd2-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:4px solid #d9534f;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_acedd2-c3 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9b3c80-21, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9b3c80-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9b3c80-21\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9b3c80-21 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9b3c80-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9b3c80-21\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9b3c80-21 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9b3c80-21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9b3c80-21\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading_9b3c80-21 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9b3c80-21\">For example, if you fail to file your tax return by the deadline, <strong>you might face a penalty<\/strong> of up to 10 percent of the tax owed. If the return is submitted with errors or omissions, the penalty can be up to 30 percent of the tax owed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tax Deductions and Credits for Self-employed Workers in Portugal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a self-employed freelancer in Portugal, <strong>you can take advantage <\/strong>of tax deductions and credits to reduce your tax liability, as these encourage entrepreneurship and stimulate economic growth. You can deduct expenses related to their business activities, such as rent, utilities, office supplies, and travel expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You can benefit from<\/strong> tax credits for certain expenses, such as research and development, energy efficiency, and environmental protection. Moreover, you can deduct contributions to social security and health insurance, as well as expenses related to training and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Security for Self-employed Workers in Portugal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Independent workers, including freelancers, must manage their own social security contributions. You pay it through Seguran\u00e7a Social, and the amount depends on your earnings, but the usual rate is <strong>21.4 percent<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each month, you must pay your social security until day 20. In return, you&#8217;re entitled to regular employee benefits, including parental leave, unemployment allowance, and pension fund.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_fd0479-35 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_fd0479-35 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_fd0479-35 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:800px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0rem;padding-bottom:2rem;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_fd0479-35 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_fd0479-35 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_fd0479-35 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_fd0479-35 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_a4293e-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:1.5rem;padding-right:3rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:3rem;}.kadence-column_a4293e-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:4px solid #2a98b9;}.kadence-column_a4293e-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_a4293e-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_a4293e-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_a4293e-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_a4293e-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_a4293e-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#f2fafd;}.kadence-column_a4293e-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_a4293e-0a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_a4293e-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:4px solid #2a98b9;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_a4293e-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:4px solid #2a98b9;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_a4293e-0a inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d88c77-db, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d88c77-db[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d88c77-db\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d88c77-db mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d88c77-db[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d88c77-db\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d88c77-db img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_d88c77-db[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d88c77-db\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading_d88c77-db wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_d88c77-db\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/meta>However, independent workers are exempt from paying social security during the first 12 months. &#8211; If you opened your freelance activity in January 2023, Social Security would start charging you in February 2024.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Benefit from NHR While Self-employed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every freelancer who meets the requirements can benefit from the Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax regime. The criteria you must meet to be eligible for NHR are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be a tax resident in Portugal who spends <strong>at least 183 days per year <\/strong>in the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be registered as a freelancer in Portugal<\/strong> and conduct your business operations here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Have a high-value activity<\/strong>, meaning you must have highly specialized knowledge or skills. Some examples are architects, engineers, singers, and medics, but you can check <a href=\"https:\/\/portaldascomunidades.mne.gov.pt\/images\/EMI\/IRS_RNH_PT.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the list of all high-value activities<\/a> making you eligible for NHR.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You haven&#8217;t been a tax resident<\/strong> in the past five years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you acquire the NHR tax status, you will pay a 20 percent flat rate on IRS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finding an Accountant or Financial Advisor in Portugal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your accounting method requires having an accountant, or you prefer to remove this stress and have a professional do your taxes, you can research local accountants online and highlight in your search that you are looking for those speaking English. You can even look them up on LinkedIn or reach out to us for recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Finding-an-Accountant-or-Financial-Advisor-in-Portugal-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1576\" width=\"484\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Finding-an-Accountant-or-Financial-Advisor-in-Portugal-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Finding-an-Accountant-or-Financial-Advisor-in-Portugal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Finding-an-Accountant-or-Financial-Advisor-in-Portugal-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Finding-an-Accountant-or-Financial-Advisor-in-Portugal.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Registering as a freelancer and filing your taxes in Portugal can be<\/strong> daunting, especially if you&#8217;re new to the country. However, our guide will help you ensure you&#8217;re on track with all the steps and that you aren&#8217;t missing out on anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helpful Resources for Self-employed Workers in Portugal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portaldasfinancas.gov.pt\/at\/html\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Autoridade Tribut\u00e1ria e Aduaneira<\/a> \u2013 the Portuguese TaxAuthority<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seg-social.pt\/trabalhador-independente\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seguran\u00e7a Social<\/a> \u2013 Portuguese Social Security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eportugal.gov.pt\/en\/inicio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ePortugal<\/a> &#8211; Citizen&#8217;s Portal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.occ.pt\/pt\/simulador_segsocial_trab_ind\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados<\/a> &#8211; CertifiedAccountants in Portugal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Como trabalhador independente em Portugal, sei como \u00e9 dif\u00edcil navegar no sistema fiscal deste pa\u00eds costeiro...<\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1573,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,29],"tags":[32],"class_list":["post-1372","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-popular","category-taxes","tag-popular"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1372","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1372"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1372\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6113,"href":"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1372\/revisions\/6113"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1573"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1372"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1372"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.novomove.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1372"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}