Are you trying to fulfil your tax obligations in Portugal without knowing the system, the rules, and/or the language?
Moving to Portugal is exciting. Dealing with Portuguese taxes for the first time? Less so.
The IRS tax return for private persons who are fiscal residents in Portugal is filed each year during a fixed period: from 1 April to 30 June. This applies to all taxpayers, regardless of the type of income. This means:
- (worldwide) income from employment, pensions, or self-employment
- rental income in Portugal
- capital gains (sale of property, shares, crypto, etc.)
Everything is declared in one single tax return within that period. For business owners the rules and the periods are different.
For many foreigners, the biggest challenge isn’t paying taxes — it’s understanding what applies, when it applies, and why. The system is different, the rules are scattered across multiple entities, and everything seems to come with acronyms: AT, NIF, IVA, IRS, IRC, Segurança Social.
This is the reality but what usually happens?
- People miss deadlines without realising it
- They rely on Social Media “advice” that’s incomplete, outdated or even wrong
- They assume “someone else will handle it” — until a fine shows up
- Or they comply incorrectly, thinking they’ve done the rght thing
None of this is about being careless. It’s about navigating a system you were never trained to understand, in a language you may not speak confidently.
This is where Ver e Ouvir helps.
Let’s start by answering the following simple questions, as they will give you an initial direction:
- Am I a tax resident in Portugal?
- Where am I required to pay tax on my worldwide income?
- Have I received income from Portuguese property (sale, rental, etc.)?
Further, at Ver e Ouvir, we don’t just “do your taxes”. We “translate the system” for you: the rules, the practive, and the language.
We help you:
- Understand which tax obligations apply to you (and which don’t)
- Explain your options, not just the default route
- Communicate with the Portuguese tax authorities on your behalf
- Avoid unnecessary fines and guesswork
- Stay compliant without feeling lost or dependent
Most importantly, we explain things in clear language, so you’re not blindly signing documents or trusting advice you don’t fully understand.
If you live, work, invest, or run a business in Portugal and want clarity instead of confusion — that’s exactly what we’re here for.
Compliance is not just about doing things right. It’s about understanding them too.