Non-EU Online Purchases to Include VAT at Checkout by 2028

Online shoppers in Portugal ordering from retailers based outside the European Union will pay value-added tax (IVA) and customs fees directly at checkout starting July 1, 2028. The upcoming EU-wide regulation aims to eliminate unexpected customs handling fees and delivery delays when packages arrive in Portugal. Under the updated framework, e-commerce platforms will be required to calculate and collect all applicable import taxes at the time of purchase.