Upwork, Fiverr and Malt: invoices, commissions and VAT
Freelancing on international platforms? Declare the gross (not the net), the coefficient is 0.75 - and the commission makes you self-assess VAT even if exempt.
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Everything you need to know about invoicing, VAT and Social Security in Portugal.
Couriers (Glovo, Uber Eats): the taxes, step by step
Delivering for Glovo or Uber Eats on green receipts? The right code, the hidden VAT on the commission, Social Security - and when you're a 'false' freelancer.
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Psychologists and therapists: VAT, art. 9.º and the rest
Psychology sessions are VAT-exempt - but coaching and workshops aren't. The line is the therapeutic purpose. What changes for VAT, deduction and activity.
Tutors and trainers: VAT exemption and the DGERT
Giving tutoring or training? One of the two is VAT-exempt under art. 9.º, the other charges 23% - and the difference is a certification (DGERT), not your CCP.
TVDE driver (Uber, Bolt): the complete tax guide
Driving for Uber or Bolt? The certificate, the right code (0.35) - and why the 6% ride VAT and the 23% commission are the operator's, not yours.
What's new in FIZ — July 2026
Tax office notifications now arrive inside FIZ: discrepancies, deadlines and fines in one place, without logging into the Portal. Plus the new three-step setup, a portal for the people who receive your invoices, and SEPA direct debit.
Organized accounting vs simplified: when to switch
Compare IRS, Social Security and accountant costs in both regimes. See how expenses affect the calculation and which deadlines apply when switching.
Change-of-activity declaration: place, CAE or VAT
Changed activity, CAE or place of work? As a rule, 15 days to tell the Tax Authority (VAT has its own calendar). What triggers it and how to file.
Can't pay the tax? Payment plans (AT and Social Security)
An IRS or Social Security bill bigger than expected isn't the end: you can pay in instalments. How to request it, when it's guarantee-free, and what to avoid.