Covid-19 – Tax & Social Security measures
The Portuguese Government approved a new framework for companies to operate in during the Covid-19 outbreak. Flexibility in the payment of taxes and Social Security contributions have been [...]
VAT Guide Portugal
This article covers the basic rules of VAT taxation in Portugal. Foreign businesses importing or trading goods or services in Portugal may be required to comply with Portuguese VAT rules, [...]
EU tax haven blacklist – Update February 2020
The European Union’s list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions has been amended. On February 18, 2020, the Council adopted revised conclusions on the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for [...]
Amendments to the NHR regime – 10% tax on pensions
New amendments to the non-habitual tax regime will be in force soon, when the 2020 State Budget is approved in full. Despite the fears that the non-habitual tax regime was to be amended [...]
Non habitual residency updates – 20% rate
New rules will be implemented by the Portuguese Tax Authorities regarding high added-value activities of non-habitual residents. The non-habitual resident regime provides certain professionals [...]
Know more about the Portuguese Patent Box regime
The Portuguese Patent Box regime allows for tax exemptions on income derived from intellectual property. It is a key feature of the Portuguese tax system to promote competitiveness in the tech [...]
Portugal Film Commission – New incentives to shoot in Portugal
In order to continue the fostering of film production in Portugal, the Portuguese Government created the Portuguese Film Commission (PFC). The new entity is now up and running and is the next [...]
Tax Inspections – Portuguese Tax Authorities focus on particular industries
The Portuguese Tax Authority has released its National Inspection Plan. Sectors and industries selected for tax inspection include Real Estate (construction & realtors), Hospitality (Hotels [...]
Deadlines to file taxes – Portugal
Filing deadlines – Income received in fiscal year 2018 April 1st to June 30th, 2019. Who is required to file a Portuguese tax return? Individuals that qualify as tax residents in [...]
Social Security in Portugal
Social Security in Portugal The Portuguese Social Security program provides benefits paid by contributions by the employer and employee, by the self-employed, and in specific cases by those that [...]
