Taxes in Portugal: the basics for newcomers
The basics of tax in Portugal for newcomers: tax residency, the annual IRS return, foreign income and when to talk to a certified accountant.
What this guide will cover
- Tax residency
- The annual IRS return
- Foreign income and double taxation
- Special regimes
- Finding a certified accountant
Official sources
We check our guides against these official pages. If something has changed, the official source wins.
- Portal das Finanças portaldasfinancas.gov.pt
- Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados occ.pt
Need help?
Official bodies and services related to this guide. Sponsored listings are always labelled.
- Official Tax & accountants
Portal das Finanças (Tax and Customs Authority)
The Tax and Customs Authority (AT) portal: NIF requests and appointments, income tax (IRS) returns and your tax situation online.
- Languages
- Portuguese, English
- Where
- Nationwide · online
- Official Tax & accountants
Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados
The professional order for certified accountants. Useful for confirming that an accountant is a registered member before you hire them.
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Where
- Nationwide
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