Individual Taxable Income Declarations may be submitted in person at the local tax office (“Repartição de Finanças”), by post or over the internet. In all cases, the central reporting form, Modelo 3, should be used accompanied by the appropriate annexes for each category of income received. Net taxable income is…
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Filing Status Single, widowed and divorced taxpayers submit an individual return. Couples should also file an individual declaration but may elect to report jointly. Separated couples who are not divorced should each file singly. This is usually advisable since both spouses are responsible for meeting all fiscal obligations under a…
Automatic “IRS” Reporting The Portuguese Tax Authority (“AT”) is making available Automatic “IRS” Reporting to millions of taxpayers in Portugal. The change is part of “Simplex”, a programme designed to reduce bureaucracy at all levels of government. The move has similarities to “PAYE” (Pay-As-You-Earn) in the United Kingdom where taxpayers…
Your “IRS” Declaration Filing Dates The tax year corresponds to the calendar year (01 Jan – 31 Dec). Fiscal Residents must submit tax returns by the following deadlines to avoid penalties. For the current fiscal year, declare between 01 April and 30 June. Unlike in the past, there is now…
Non-Habitual Residents Regime for Non-Habitual Residents The tax regime for non-habitual residents is intended to attract to Portugal certain qualified individuals and investments which may give rise to tax saving opportunities for expatriates. The Non-Habitual Residence special tax regime has the following exemptions and benefits: Professional Income from Portugal Income…
Non-Residents Non-Residents are taxable on income and gains arising in Portugal. When the paying entities are resident or assets located within or services performed in Portugal, then the following examples of income would need to be declared: Local rental income; Holiday lets (Local Lodging);Capital gains on sale of…
Residents Countries increasingly challenge former residents who attempt to move to another. Although the rules vary, most states define a “resident” as an individual who is in the state for other than a temporary or transitory purpose. Countries consider a person’s “residence” or home to be the place of his…
Those who are contemplating taking on Portuguese citizenship often wish to retain their nationality of origin. Fortunately, Portugal recognises and permits dual nationality. There can be a variety of reasons for taking on Portuguese citizenship: Lifelong access to state healthcare; For British nationals, certainty regarding their status in the EU…
Whether for profit or pleasure, the truth is that there are many people who choose to be sole traders as a way to make a living. More than one out of five Portuguese workers are self-employed, a percentage that places Portugal within the highest level of entrepreneurs in the EU. For a person to operate as a sole trader, there are some preliminary requirements that must be met with Tax Authority and Social Security Administration before starting up a business operation.
Today, the PSD parliamentary group denounced the exclusion of the autonomous regions of Portugal from accessing the Banco Português de Fomento's Covid-19 Economy Support line the aim of which is to help both industry and tourism.
The consequences of the coronavirus pandemic have been disastrous for millions of people. All over the world, businesses are closing their doors, more people are suddenly unemployed and poverty is growing at an alarming rate. National economies face the spectre of the worst recession since the 1930s, or possibly ever.
When assessing Company profits, taxation occurs in a two-stage process: first, the Company pays Corporate Income Tax on its profits, then Shareholders pay Individual Income Tax on these distributed profits (now called dividends). This assessment procedure is called “economic” double taxation. Almost all countries in the EU have adopted one…
The Withdrawal Agreement provides for citizens rights upon the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. The following are some FAQ’s based on policy set by SEF (Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras). Conditions for Residence covered by the Withdrawal Agreement 1. I am a British citizen, living and working in Portugal. To…