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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Nationals of the EU/EEA Member States and Switzerland including the latest two countries of Bulgaria and Romania are able to work without restriction in Portugal, including citizens of the two most recent members Bulgaria and Romania.
For all other nationalities, a work permit is required and it is fair to say that the expansion of the EU has made obtaining a work permit for non-EU nationals even more difficult. The conduct of any professional activity in Portugal is governed by a quota scheme for certain activities. This scheme is reviewed frequently by the Portuguese government.