Accounting for Freelancers & Contractors
Full support for your peace of mind. Whether you call it freelancing, independent activity, or green receipts (recibos verdes)
Price Range
Solo
Freelancers
Starting from
€
125
+VAT
month
Perfect for freelancers with 1-3 clients and minimal business expenses, such as online workers or consultants.
Complex
Freelancers
Starting from
€
199
+VAT
month
Designed for independent professional who serve many customers, have a large volume of business expenses, and/or many foreign expense invoices.
Included
Registering for Independent Activity
We'll select the appropriate CAE code to describe the work you'll be doing, and complete the registration process to activate your independent activity in Portugal.
Invoice Creation
To create a sales invoice for your customers you must use an invoicing program that is certified in Portugal. Depending on your situation we can either create a "Green Receipt" for you through the tax portal, or help you set up an invoicing program.
Social Security Declarations
Depending on your situation Social Security Declarations are required each quarter or each month. We prepare and submit this declaration to the Social Security office for you.
Reporting Monthly Income to the Tax Authority
Income must be declared to the Tax Authority within 5 days of the end of each month, which we do on your behalf.
VAT (IVA) Declarations
Depending on your situation VAT declarations are required each quarter or each month. We prepare and submit this declaration to the Tax Authority for you.
eFatura Review and Expense Categorization
Our team reviews your portal monthly to identify business, personal, and mixed-business expenses so that you pay the correct amount of tax, and no more.
Government Account Monitoring
We invest in an automated tool that monitors your Tax Authority and Social Security accounts to identify upcoming or unpaid debts that you may have. This service = peace of mind.
NOT Included
Personal IRS Declarations
In Portugal we must report worldwide income in your IRS tax declaration in most cases, even if that income won't be taxed in Portugal. Since the complexity varies greatly from person to person, we charge for IRS declarations separately.
Consulting and Analysis
Simple questions and support we provide without additional charges. Questions that require substantial additional time to address will be billed separately. Don't worry, we'll always notify you and get your permission before starting work that requires additional payment.
This pricing is for clients using the Simple Accounting Regime (earning less than €200k/year). All prices are monthly and exclude VAT.
Stop Stressing About Portuguese Accounting
You moved to Portugal to live and work on your terms - not to become an expert in Portuguese tax law. We handle all the confusing recibos verdes paperwork, quarterly declarations, and IRS filings so you can focus on your actual work.
0
Portuguese Required
Communicate entirely in English
31 Days
Digital Process
Upload invoices from anywhere
<
24h
Response Time
Quick answers when you need them
Simple Online Tools For Independent Contractors
Managing Portuguese tax obligations shouldn't be complicated. Our digital platform makes it easy to submit expenses, track deadlines, and communicate with your accountant - from anywhere in the world
Why Foreign Freelancers Choose Us
English-Speaking Team
No language barriers. Communicate clearly with accountants who understand international business and explain Portuguese requirements in plain English.
Tax Optimization
We help you identify all eligible deductions and structure your finances appropriately. Get advice on what expenses you can claim and strategies to consider for your income.
Digital & Paperless
Modern cloud-based systems mean you can manage everything from anywhere. No physical documents, no office visits, no outdated processes.
International Experience
Our team understands international clients, foreign income, and cross-border complications. We've seen it all and know how to handle it.
Plain English Explanations
Portuguese tax terminology is confusing enough in Portuguese - we explain everything in clear, simple English so you actually understand your obligations.
Never Miss a Deadline
We remind you of deadlines and file early so you never face late fees or penalties. No more calendar alerts or stress about quarterly declarations.
Ready to Get Started?
Tell us about your accounting needs and we'll be in touch within 1 business day