Portugal - Tax Guide for Freelance Contractors
Welcome to our guide to Portugal Taxation. You will find a wealth of information which will be useful if you plan to work in, or place consultants in, Portugal.
Our tax guides give a general overview of the actual taxation rates and rules at the time of writing. There are of course many ways to legally reduce tax or social security burdens in Portugal. Please contact us for more information or an actual breakdown of your situation, and to find out more about our range of payroll and contact management services in Portugal.
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Portugese Income Tax
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Residents and non-residents
- working in Portugal are required to pay social security contributions on their gross salary in Portugal or in the country of their employer after an E101 has been issued.
Social security rates for 2011:
- 23.75% for employers on gross earnings (excluding lunch subsidies),
- 11.00% for employees on gross earnings (excluding lunch subsidies).