Criteria for determining tax residence
Les critères de détermination de la résidence fiscale revêtent une importance cruciale dans le domaine de la fiscalité internationale.
Taxation
Mais Habitação Program: Lease and Local Housing
The Portuguese government has published a proposal for measures to modify the legal regimes for local housing and property rental
Tourist rentals, Portugal proposes a new tax
The Portuguese government has proposed a new extraordinary contribution on tourist rental properties (AL) as part of its housing program.
Real estate acquisitions with cryptocurrencies in Portugal
The Order of Notaries in Portugal has announced that it will publish an internal regulation to regulate real estate acquisitions made with crypto-currencies, in cases where their conversion into legal tender does not take place.
It's official. The government puts an end to Golden Visa
This measure, which puts an end to the concession of new "Golden Visa", is part of the pillar of the fight against money laundering.
New IRS taxation of income from cryptocurrencies
With the state budget for 2023, the government intends to move forward with a framework for taxing income from crypto assets,
Registration of companies operating with virtual assets
On January 24, 2023, was published the notice of the Bank of Portugal, which regulates virtual assets in the context of money laundering and terrorist financing.
State Budget 2023: Tax Amendments
Through this account, we cover all categories, be it cryptocurrency, household income, social security, corporate, IVA, real estate, etc.
The new taxation of cryptocurrencies in the 2023 state budget
The amendments included in the State Budget Bill 2023 aim to close the legal gap in the scope of taxation of cryptocurrencies in Portugal, promoting a new tax framework, including... Read More "The new taxation of cryptocurrencies in the 2023 state budget
Why Portugal
For more than 10 years, Portugal has been adopting a series of tax measures to strengthen its competitiveness and encourage foreign investment. To this end, in recent years, Portugal has adopted a reform of the tax system... Read More "Why Portugal
Taxation of digital token income in Portugal
As you know, currently, Portugal does not have a specific tax regime regarding income from investments in digital tokens (crypto-currencies, NFTs, etc.)
Tax benefits of the Madeira free zone
The European Commission's decision on the aid scheme granted to companies in the Madeira free zone - scheme III, which considers that the aid was granted illegally
Taxation on cryptocurrency coming soon in Portugal
Last week the Portuguese Minister of Finance, Mr. Medina, announced during the debate related to the draft state budget for 2022 (OE2022), that he promises to make changes to the taxation of cryptocurrency
The Supreme Court statute on local accommodation in Portugal
After different decisions, in two rulings of the Court of Appeal of Lisbon and Porto, the Supreme Court of Justice decided to unify the jurisprudence and the impossibility that the local accommodation coexist, in the... Read More "The Supreme Court statute on local accommodation in Portugal
Government ends Autovoucher and replaces it with PSI reduction
The Autovoucher, which is a 20-euro aid paid by the state to families to subsidize rising fuel prices, ends at the end of the month and will be replaced by a more aggressive measure in terms of tax cuts.
Portugal, launches ATGO an application for the self-employed
The Tax Administration has announced the launch of a new application for self-employed people who have chosen simplified accounting. It is called "ATGO".
Portuguese social security: how benefits work
In this article, you will find out how much the social insertion income is, what the rules are for the payment of sickness, maternity and paternity benefits and, above all, how the benefits are calculated.
Portugal has the 3rd highest public debt in Europe
Portugal recorded, in the third quarter of 2021, a public debt ratio of 130.5 % of gross domestic product (GDP). This makes Portugal the third country with the highest debt in the European Union.
Family support moved up a week
r, was declared due to the worsening epidemiological situation in Portugal.
Telework: New rules kick in on eve of lockdown week
In accordance with the December 1 directive, the new rules go into effect on January 1, 2022, just one day before the mandatory containment week, during which telecommuting is mandatory.
Portuguese minimum wage to rise to 705 euros in January
The Portuguese government approved today the increase of the Portuguese minimum wage to 705 euros and this from January 1, 2022. As well as the support to the companies for these increases, the executive indicated to... Read More "Portuguese minimum wage to rise to 705 euros in January
Portugal is one of the most dangerous countries in the EU for foreign retirees
Portugal's foreign retiree regime, allowing a personal income tax (PIT) rate of 10 %, is one of the most damaging to tax competition in the European Union (EU), a study reveals. Read More "Portugal is one of the most dangerous countries in the EU for foreign retirees
Portugal's 2022 state budget rejected by opposition
It is a real blow that the government is going through at the moment. Indeed yesterday the state budget 2022 was rejected by the opposition and therefore not voted. The consequences of its heavy and forces the President of the Republic to dissolve the government.
OE2022, IRS reform for youth
The 2022 state budget proposal makes several reforms to the IRS for young people (IRS Jovem), providing that it will be granted automatically, that it will cover income from self-employment and that it will be applied for five years instead of the three years initially planned when the measure was launched.
Portuguese state budget 2022 in 10 points
The Portuguese economy is expected to return to pre-pandemic wealth in 2022, with an expansion of 5.5 % helping to reduce the budget deficit to 3.2 % of GDP and the public debt ratio to 122.8 %.
Portugal's minimum wage should reach 705 euros
If this information is confirmed, the nominal increase in the Portuguese minimum wage would be the largest since 1993 and the highest in 10 years.
The support to companies in Portugal is maintained
Businesses with billing losses equal to or greater than 25 % may continue to access recovery assistance until the end of the month in which there are pandemic-related business restrictions.
A bug in the computer system of the financial services concerning the IRS
A bug in the computer system of the Finance Department meant that the values declared by category B taxpayers with organized accounting were not taken into account, reports the [Jornal de Negócios].
How to close your business in Portugal
IF starting a business in Portugal or in any other country is a relatively easy decision to make. Closing a business in Portugal is a difficult decision and requires the completion of a few steps.
How to declare the sale of your house in Portugal
If you sold a home in 2020, you will need to report it to the IRS so that the tax authorities can determine if your [capital gain is taxable].
Cryptocurrency in Portugal
More and more of you are interested in the taxation of cryptocurrency in Portugal. Portugal, which has been experiencing a boom in tourism for years, but also of foreign people coming to settle there fiscally to benefit from the status of non-habitual resident (RNH).
IRS refunds to be faster in 2021
The Secretary of State for Tax Affairs, António Mendonça Mendes, said in an interview with Lusa that it is "expected" that the IRS refunds will start to be processed earlier this year.
IRS 2021, remember to validate your invoices
The IRS declaration for people receiving income on Portuguese soil is coming. For this purpose you have until February 25 to validate your invoices in order to benefit from the related tax advantages.
Applications for commercial rental assistance
Applications for non-refundable commercial rental assistance will begin this Thursday, February 4, with payments expected to begin flowing to businesses in the second half of February.
Regressar program, extended to 2023
The regressar program, which aims to bring back to Portugal. People who have , just been extended.
Budget 2021, what the Portuguese government plans
If the 2021 budget passes in state, next year could bring new social support, wage and pension increases, and relief from the IRS.
Self-employed in Portugal, how to start your business
You are about to start your new activity as an auto-entrepreneur in Portugal, however, before you can invoice your clients, there is a mandatory step that must be done in order to be in compliance with the law and the financial services.
Self-employed, social security extends support
Social Security announced to open an extraordinary period for applications for support related to Covid -19 for self-employed and members of statutory bodies.
The principles of double taxation
International double taxation is one of the main obstacles to cross-border trade and investment and to the free movement of people, goods, services and capital within the European Union.
Self-employed contractor the quarterly declaration is to be made
Self-employed entrepreneurs, must proceed by the end of the month to their tax return related to the month of April, May and June of this year.
State considers adjustment to IRC payment
The Minister of Economy revealed earlier this week that the government will propose a change in the calculation of the IRC payment to adapt to the circumstances of the pandemic.
New social aid for the self-employed in Portugal
Some trades are still facing great difficulties and the Portuguese government has just implemented a new social aid for the self-employed in Portugal, which should be voted this Thursday at the Council of Ministers.
HOW TO APPLY FOR AN IHRU LOAN
In these very difficult times, for employees and entrepreneurs. The Portuguese government has put in place several measures to help everyone. Through this article, we will explain how to... Read More "HOW TO APPLY FOR AN IHRU LOAN
DEFERRAL OF SOCIAL SECURITY CONTRIBUTIONS DUE TO THE HEALTH CRISIS
Portugal, like the rest of Europe and the world, is going through an unprecedented health crisis. The current government has implemented several reforms, including the postponement of social security contributions, in order to help the different companies in Portugal and allow them to survive during this crisis.
TAXATION OF PROPERTY INCOME IN CASE OF EXPATRIATION
Taxation of property income in case of expatriation The property income is determined by the difference between the gross income received during the tax year and the total expenses of the property supported during the year... Read More "TAXATION OF PROPERTY INCOME IN CASE OF EXPATRIATION
ECONOMIC MEASURES PUT IN PLACE BY THE GOVERNMENT IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
We are going through a period, which is going to hurt all the companies in Portugal but also in the rest of Europe. Each government is deploying its weapons to keep their companies afloat, with the obvious aim of avoiding an economic crisis linked to covid-19.
FREELANCE IN PORTUGAL, HOW TO ISSUE YOUR INVOICES
You have just completed the declaration of activity. Now it's time to bill for your hours. Issuing green receipts is relatively easy, even if you don't speak fluent Portuguese.
OBTAIN A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER IN PORTUGAL
The first thing to do when you set up your main residence and therefore your tax residence in Portugal is to register with the Portuguese health service. If you are employed by a local company, you do not need to worry about this, your employer will take care of registering you with the social security. However, for your children and your spouse, you will have to do it yourself.
THE REFORM OF THE NON-HABITUAL RESIDENT STATUS IS NOT A BAD THING
We have been announcing it to you since December and it is in this end of January 2020 that things have become concrete. The socialist government has made a proposal for a law for the 2020 budget, which will definitively reform the non-habitual resident status of foreign retirees, of course if it is voted.
THE GOVERNMENT PRESENTS A PROJECT TO REFORM THE STATUS OF NHS
A few days ago, we told you that the Portuguese government was thinking about a reform of the status of non-habitual resident. This rumor has been confirmed yesterday.
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