Everything you need to know about invoicing, VAT and Social Security in Portugal.
Ana spends 12 minutes a day on accounting. It used to be 2 hours. A typical day that shows how tax admin can become completely invisible.
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Is a laptop tax deductible? Under €1,000 you deduct it in full in the year of purchase; over €1,000 depreciation applies (typically 25%/year over 4 years). Here are the exact rules for laptops, phones and cameras.
Working from home? Part of your housing costs are deductible. The rule is simple: calculate your workspace proportion and apply it to your monthly bills.
There's a shift in perspective that transforms your relationship with accounting: realising that tax numbers aren't a reporting obligation — they're your control panel.
I paid €150 a month for nearly a year for something I could have done in 15 minutes. Here's what I learnt — and when an accountant actually makes sense.
There was a mental block that stopped me facing the numbers. It vanished when I understood that every minute I spent on accounting was working in my favour.
In the simplified regime, the state estimates your expenses without requiring receipts. The coefficient determines what portion of your income is taxable — and the difference between 0.75 and 0.35 can be enormous.
Bank transfer, MB Way, PayPal, Wise, cash — all are legal. What truly matters is always issuing an invoice. Full guide with the rules and limits.
A situation every freelancer has faced. The client suggests paying cash, no paperwork. How to respond professionally — and protect yourself.