PRICE · PACKAGE
Turnkey sole-trader
registration
SERVICE PRICE
€330
Full support for registering as self-employed (Recibo Verde) — from choosing activity codes to your first invoices
BOOK A CONSULTATIONWhat's included
Choosing your activity codes
Help choosing your CAE codes and accounting and VAT regime for your activity
Registration with the tax office
Full support through registration with the Portuguese tax authorities
Issuing invoices
Help issuing your first three invoices, with a walkthrough of the process
Consultation — 60 minutes
A session on running your self-employment and meeting all requirements
SOLE-TRADER TAXES · 2026
What a sole trader
pays in 2026
Current thresholds and rates under the simplified regime (regime simplificado). We'll calculate your specific case during a consultation
€15 000
VAT EXEMPTION THRESHOLD
Below this turnover, no VAT is charged (Art. 53 CIVA). Above €18,750, you move to the standard regime immediately
21,4%
SOCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS — ON 70% OF INCOME
Effectively ≈15% of turnover. Declared quarterly; minimum €20/mo, maximum €1,379/mo
75%
IRS BASE FOR SERVICES
Under the simplified regime (up to €200,000/year), only 75% of service income is taxed
12 mo
NO SOCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS AT THE START
The first year of activity is fully exempt. Plus −50% off the IRS base in year 1 and −25% in year 2
Withholding at source (retenção na fonte) for professions listed in Art. 151 CIRS is 23%; with income up to €15,000/year you can request an exemption from withholding
OFFICIALLY IN PORTUGAL SINCE 2019
Start working
legally in Portugal
We handle the Recibo Verde registration and dealings with the tax office, so you can invoice clients in Portugal and abroad with peace of mind
CONTACTS
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+351 91 202 47 77Telegram
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Av. Engenheiro Adelino Amaro Da Costa, Edificio Central Office, nº189 E, escritorio 12, 2750-279 Cascais, Portugal
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