The Portuguese Tax Authority: Not the Monster You Think It Is
The Finance Portal has 4 main sections. The tax authority has phone support and a chat service. They want you to work legally. A no-nonsense guide to stop fearing the Finanças.
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Everything you need to know about invoicing, VAT and Social Security in Portugal.
Forgot to Issue an Invoice. Now What?
The client already paid but you forgot to issue the invoice? You can — and should — issue it today. Here's what to do, what the consequences are, and how to prevent it happening again.
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All your accounting in one phone app
What does a freelancer's day actually look like with an accounting app in their pocket? Invoice in 30 seconds, expenses with a photo, declarations via notification.
Annual IRS Declaration: How to File Without Losing Your Mind
Practical guide for independent workers on the simplified regime: what is already pre-filled automatically, what you need to confirm, and how it can result in a refund.
Your Entire Accounting? 15 Minutes a Month. Seriously.
What a freelancer on the simplified regime actually does — issue invoices, log expenses, file VAT, file IRS. Stopwatch in hand: it does not go beyond 15 minutes a month.
How technology eliminated 80% of freelancer tax admin
In 2010, going freelance meant stacks of paper and constant dread. In 2026, your phone handles almost everything. What changed — and why the fear no longer makes sense.
How to Open Your Freelance Activity in Portugal: Step by Step in 20 Minutes
Opening your activity as an independent worker takes 20 minutes online. Finance Portal, right CAE, simplified regime, PDF confirmation. Here is the complete guide.
CAE and CIRS: How to Choose the Right Activity Code in Portugal
CAE is the five-digit code that classifies what you do professionally. Here are the most common codes for freelancers, how to find yours, and what happens if you pick the wrong one. (Spoiler: nothing serious.)
Foreign Client: How to Invoice and What to Do with VAT
German company, Brazilian individual, American startup — for each case: whether to charge VAT, what to write on the invoice, and whether you can invoice in euros or another currency.