Government: Vat news in Portugal

Chega will propose zero VAT for essential goods this year

SAF-T Invoicing, VAT and Corporation Tax: See January's tax obligations

Veterinarians submit petition to Parliament to lower VAT on pet care

The Order of Veterinary Surgeons (OMV) is submitting a petition to the Assembly of the Republic today that collected around 8,000 signatures by Tuesday, with the goal of lowering VAT on veterinary services for pets.

Tax revenue to rise 4.2%. VAT already yields over 30 billion

The Government expects to collect 70.672 billion euros in taxes next year, 4.2% more than the forecast for 2026. The expected growth results primarily from an increase in indirect taxes, but also in direct taxes. VAT remains the tax that, in absolute terms, yields the most for the State coffers, and...

VAT revenue to hit a record in 2027 and exceed €30 billion

Revenue is expected to grow by 5.3% compared to the estimated execution for 2026. The government attributes the increase primarily to growth in private consumption.

Indirect taxes: what is their weight in the 2027 State Budget?

Throughout this week, Expresso is analysing the State Budget for the coming year with the support of Deloitte as a knowledge partner. In this article, we look at indirect taxes and their potential impact in 2027.

Chega wants to lower VAT on fuel. "The European Commission will not approve it"

A general VAT reduction “could eventually” go ahead, explains Luís Rosa. Regarding fuel specifically, the CNN Portugal commentator points out that Brussels “has already shown it does not allow it” and accuses Chega of ignoring that distinction.

Fuel VAT. "There is a great deal of political cynicism here, from both Chega and the PS"

Both parties know that Brussels does not allow the reduction, says Mafalda Anjos. The CNN Portugal commentator accuses both of trying to turn an “unfeasible” measure into a political banner.

7am Finance Minister warns that it is not possible to cut VAT further

The Finance Minister states that there is no room for further reductions in Value Added Tax.

When I lowered the VAT from 23% to 13% via the ISP, Miranda Sarmento asked for the VAT to be lowered to 6%

António Mendonça Mendes, from the PS, defended himself against accusations from Hugo Carneiro, who stated that the socialists want to lower the VAT on fuel.

0% VAT would impact consumers' wallets

Nuno Figueiredo, spokesperson, warns that the Government's measures are not enough to curb the rising cost of living. He therefore insists on implementing 0% VAT on the food basket and fuels.

In fact, the Government is returning in ISP what corresponds to the VAT increase

António Costa, a commentator for CNN Portugal, states that the State is not actually profiting from the rise in fuel prices, regarding VAT and ISP.

Minister of Economy says VAT reduction is "controversial"

Manuel Castro Almeida believes that the VAT reduction carries the risk of the State being left without financial mechanisms “to help those who really need it” and doubts that it will help lower prices.

PS accuses Chega of helping the Government with fuel and argues that the VAT reduction cannot wait until January

Socialists argue that only the executive can act immediately to lower the VAT on fuel. “The Portuguese will not hold out until January,” says Brilhante Dias.

Will the cows really be fat?

The Government estimates that €700 million will be spent on consumption and that within this expenditure there will be about €115 million in VAT.

Government denies profiting from fuel price hikes and announces increased powers for ERSE

The minister assured that, since February 26, the revenue collected from the VAT increase has been used to offset the Tax on Petroleum Products (ISP), totaling 700 million euros.

Government is offsetting excess VAT revenue with fuel tax cuts: former minister explains the logic behind fuel discounts

Manuel Caldeira Cabral, former Minister of the Economy, considers the discounts applied by the Executive to be “already reasonable” while analysing the rise in fuel prices.

School meal companies must charge 13% VAT to municipalities

Companies providing meals in school canteens managed by municipalities must invoice this service at a 13% VAT rate, even though the meal charged to students is tax-exempt, the tax authority has clarified. In a binding ruling, the Tax and Customs Authority (AT) explained that while the service provided by the school or municipality to students is exempt, the private company subcontracted to provide the meals must charge the intermediate VAT rate of 13% to the municipality. Consequently, the municipality cannot deduct the VAT paid to the private provider, as it does not charge VAT when invoicing the students.

Madeira has the highest VAT in Portugal

The autonomous region of Madeira currently applies the highest Value Added Tax rates within the Portuguese territory.

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Tax authorities suspect fake invoices on digital platforms and want to strengthen controls

The Tax and Customs Authority suspects the existence of fake invoicing aimed at reducing the VAT to be paid to the State.

Tax authorities suspect fake invoices on digital platforms and want to strengthen controls

The tax administration intends to strengthen controls over the operation of digital platforms due to suspicions of fake invoicing aimed at reducing the VAT payable to the State, according to a government report.

Order launches petition to lower VAT on veterinary services

The Order of Veterinarians launches an awareness campaign and a petition to reduce VAT on veterinary services from 23% to 6%, stating that public health would benefit from this measure.

Portugal approves amendment to VAT on urban rehabilitation

Home News Portugal approves amendment to VAT on urban rehabilitation Portugal approves amendment to VAT on urban rehabilitation The PSD's bill clarifying the application of the reduced VAT rate to construction projects in urban rehabilitation areas, even without an existing urban rehabilitation o

Tax expenditure on fiscal benefits soars to 23.5 billion in 2025. VAT accounts for almost 60% of the total

Public administration tax expenditure reached 23,477.3 million euros in 2025, an increase of 2,551.2 million compared to the previous year, equivalent to a year-on-year rise of 12.2%. In relative terms, the weight of fiscal benefits increased again, rising from 7.2% to 7.7% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), consolidating the trajectory of...

Tax Authority evaluates single-rate VAT model for Portugal

The Portuguese Tax and Customs Authority is assessing the feasibility of implementing a flat-rate Value Added Tax system in the country.

VAT group regime declaration applies from 1 July

The VAT group regime was created at the end of last year by Law no. 62/2025 and will allow economic groups that own multiple companies to consolidate their VAT balances.

Portugal mulls reversing hospitality VAT cut

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