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Guides

Understand the Portuguese rules first

Up-to-date guides on the questions newcomers ask most, from getting a NIF to filing your first tax return.

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Getting started

How to get a NIF (Portuguese tax number) as a foreigner

The NIF is your Portuguese tax number and the key to almost everything: a bank account, a rental contract, a job or a property purchase. It is free, you can get it before you move, and since 2022 most non-residents no longer need a fiscal representative just to obtain one.

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Getting started

Portuguese tax residency explained: when you become tax resident

Portugal treats you as tax resident if you spend more than 183 days in the country in a 12-month period, or keep a home here that you intend to use as your habitual residence. Residency starts from your first day of presence, changes what Portugal can tax, and has to be registered with the tax authority yourself.

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Personal tax

Filing your IRS tax return in Portugal as an expat (2026 guide)

If you live in Portugal, you file an annual IRS return (Modelo 3) between 1 April and 30 June for the previous year's income, worldwide. This guide explains which annexes expats need, how foreign income and double taxation work, the current tax brackets, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.

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Personal tax

IFICI (NHR 2.0) in Portugal: who qualifies and how to apply

The old Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) regime is closed to newcomers. Its successor, IFICI, offers a 20% flat rate and a foreign-income exemption for 10 years, but only to people working in specific qualifying jobs and entities. Here is who qualifies, what it does (and does not) cover, and how to apply on time.

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Work & business

Working as a freelancer in Portugal: recibos verdes, taxes and social security

As a freelancer (trabalhador independente) in Portugal you open activity with the tax authority, invoice through recibos verdes and are taxed under the simplified regime unless you choose organised accounting. This guide walks through IRS, VAT, withholding and social security as they apply in 2026.

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Work & business

How to set up a company (Lda.) in Portugal as a foreigner

A private limited company (Lda.) is the usual vehicle for foreigners doing business in Portugal. You can form one in a day for a few hundred euros, but from day one it needs a certified accountant and has to meet a steady stream of tax and reporting deadlines.

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Why Accountants Hub

Portuguese tax rules, explained in your language

Moving to or working in Portugal means new rules, new deadlines and forms in Portuguese. A good accountant makes that simple — we help you find one you can trust.

  • Certified professionals

    Profiles show the accountant’s registration number with the Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados (OCC) where provided, so you can check it yourself.

  • They speak your language

    Every profile lists the languages spoken, so nothing gets lost in translation when it comes to your taxes.

  • Free and independent

    Using Accountants Hub costs you nothing. You deal with the accountant directly and agree the work and fees with them.

  • Honest reviews

    Reviews are invited from people who contacted an accountant through this site, and checked before they are published.

Good to know

Accountants in Portugal: common questions

Short answers to what newcomers ask most. For advice on your own situation, talk to an accountant.

Do I need an accountant in Portugal?
Companies (such as an Lda.) and self-employed people under organised accounting must work with a certified accountant. Freelancers on the simplified regime and private individuals are not obliged to, but many newcomers use one for their annual IRS tax return — especially in their first years, or when they have income from abroad, rental income or investments.

What is a “contabilista certificado”?
A contabilista certificado is an accountant registered with the Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados (OCC), Portugal’s professional body for accountants. Only certified accountants can take technical responsibility for the accounts and tax filings of businesses.

When is the Portuguese tax return (IRS) due?
The IRS return for the previous year is filed between 1 April and 30 June. If you became tax resident in Portugal during the year, or earn income abroad, it is worth speaking to an accountant well before the deadline.

How much does an accountant cost in Portugal?
It depends on the work. A one-off IRS return is usually priced per return, while ongoing bookkeeping for freelancers and companies is normally a fixed monthly fee based on the number of invoices, employees and complexity. Ask two or three accountants for a quote — contacting them through Accountants Hub is free.

Can I find an accountant who speaks English?
Yes. Every profile lists the languages the accountant speaks and you can filter by language when you search. Much of the work can be done online, so you are not limited to accountants in your own city.

How can I check that an accountant is certified?
Ask for their OCC registration number — it is shown on the profile when the accountant has provided it — and check it with the Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados.

Is Accountants Hub free to use?
Yes. Searching, comparing and contacting accountants is free and without obligation. You agree the scope and fees directly with the accountant. Listed accountants pay Accountants Hub a referral fee when they take on a client through the site.

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