The Unipessoal Lda: What It Is and Who It's For
Portugal's single-member company explained: its special rules, what doesn't change versus a normal Lda, and the fiscal transparency trap that changes the maths.
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Everything you need to know about invoicing, VAT and Social Security in Portugal.
The Sócio-Gerente: Salary, Social Security and Liability
What a Lda director contributes in 2026: the 34.75%, the 1 IAS minimum base, when you pay nothing - and the personal liability that comes with the role.
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What's new in FIZ — June 2026
You can now take card payments right on your phone with Tap to Pay, on iPhone and Android. Plus a redesigned public API with an AI skill, the close of IRS season, and a reworked Finances section.
Anexo A (IRS): your salary on a freelancer's tax return
Got a salary and recibos verdes? Anexo A comes pre-filled, but two things trip everyone up: what retenção really is and the deduction you can't reuse.
Anexo B (IRS): how to fill it without losing your head
Recibos verdes on the simplified regime? Anexo B looks like a maze of quadros, but for most people it's 3 or 4 fields. Here's which ones, in plain English.
How to Reopen Your Atividade in Portugal After Closing It
Closed your activity and want to freelance again? Reopening is simple — but it differs from the first time. What changes for Social Security, VAT, and the mistakes to avoid.
Social Security -25% Option: How It Works
In the quarterly declaration you can adjust the base by up to 25%. See the impact on BIC, contributions, sickness, parental leave and pension.
What Is a Debit Note? (And Why You Rarely Need One)
A debit note increases the amount owed on an invoice. But freelancers rarely need one — a credit note plus a new invoice fixes most things. The difference, explained.
What's new in FIZ — May 2026
The big one is here: filing your IRS return straight through FIZ. Plus bookkeeping opened to everyone, FIZ in six languages, and working documents alongside your invoices.