Latest news and stories about taxation in work in Portugal for expats and residents.
The Tax Authority has clarified that while employee stock plans can qualify for reduced IRS taxation, eligibility is contingent upon rigorous documentation and strict adherence to regulatory requirements, with no advance confirmation provided.
Leader of Chega, Ventura, has called on the Government to return the additional VAT revenue generated from the recent rise in fuel prices, emphasizing the need to differentiate between individuals and businesses. He criticized the Government's response to the fuel price crisis, particularly the insufficient discount on road diesel, and plans to push for an urgent debate in the Assembly of the Republic.
The largest increase in the tax burden in 2025 in relative terms occurred in the United Kingdom, with an additional 2.45 percentage points.
Dozens of tax offices are closed this morning until 1pm, and others are facing service disruptions, as an online meeting of workers from the Tax and Customs Authority (AT) is taking place to discuss salary and labour demands.
On November 18, 2025, the OECD Council approved an update to the Model Convention, impacting cross-border remote work and the possibility of creating a permanent establishment for a company in another country, thereby attracting taxation in a country other than its headquarters or effective management location.
