Latest news and stories about taxation in work in Portugal for expats and residents.
An opportunity to strengthen confidence in the sector and create a more stable framework for those investing in the recovery of urban heritage.
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 Order of Certified Accountants (OCC) recorded profits of 813 thousand euros in the first nine months of this year, representing an increase of 49.3% compared to the net result achieved between January and September 2025. This growth is attributed to higher membership fees due to an increased number of registered members.
The high tax pressure is negatively impacting the take-home pay of workers across the country.
The calculation is made at a kitchen table in Amadora on a Tuesday night. Sandra has two children and a part-time cleaning job. Her employer offered her more hours: an extra 150 euros per month. Any economist would say it is good news. Sandra takes a sheet of paper and discovers that it is not...
In the previous article, 'Minimum wage rises, productivity does not: what now?', we posed the following question: do we want decreed wages or sustainable ones based on taxation that rewards productivity? Wages and productivity are just the tip of the iceberg. Below the waterline lie two deep and heavy masses that, almost always, remain outside...
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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.
