Freelancer

Before registration as freelances in Portugal: 

To opening your commercial (work) activity as a freelancer (self-employed), you should have a responsible company or person who already active in the tax department ‘shall take your tax responsibilities & declare to tax department that declaration duly prepared and attested by the notary before the approach to tax authorities (AT) of Portugal. 

While opening self-employment activities in Portugal: 

While beginning the operation, you should mention here the service of your business/work you will start. 

What meaning freelances in Portugal:  

A freelancer means you can work or do any small business activates without registration as a limited company. As an independent, made services provider agreement instead of an employment contract while selling your product or services. It is also called Recebo Verde.

Benefits of becoming a freelancer in Portugal:

Freelancer in Portugal is exempt from social contribution for a year also exempt from IVA (VAT) up to 10000 euro in 2019 & 12500 euro in 2020 sale/services in a year. Social contribution lowest as compare depended employee (work contract with company) is calculated 1/3 of your total wage as a base value to calculate 21.4% & paid monthly/quarterly. Freelancers freely work anywhere with any legit company & person around the world. Freelances allowed to work as an employee (as a depended on the worker) and permit to open or become shareholders Portuguese companies. By the multi jobs, freelancers can enhance their IRS (Income Tax Return), which helps them bring their family members to Portugal or get loans from banks.

How to apply (obtain) social security number (NISS) as freelancers:

The document of freelancer registration certificate issued by tax authority along-with others supporting documents as such Schengen visa, Portugal entry declaration with SEF, NIF (tax number), Junta (Address Registration proof), bank account, a response letter from sponsored company attested by a notary (Not required for EU/EEA persons), Passport. The SSN (segurança social department) NISS number issued at the same moments you’re requested.    

How to apply for a residency permit as freelancers In Portugal:  

Freelancers (self-employed) are considered active entrepreneurs in Portugal & are legally eligible to apply for a residency permit under Portuguese immigration article 89. Here is the step-by-step process for residency permission as freelancers in Portugal article 89” STEP BY STEP RESIDENCE PERMIT ARTICLE 89. The processing time to obtained residency in Portugal under the same law take 6-8 months; there is no separate slot or time for self employees.

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How to close your freelancer activities in Portugal:

Any time you wish to close the freelancer activity, visit https://www.portaldasfinancas.gov.pt/ Portugal tax authority department & request to close it irrespective of any of your outstanding tax liabilities.       

FAQ FREELANCER (SELF EMPLOYED)

Can I work in Portugal as a freelancer (self-employed)?

Yes, “anyone arriving in Portugal on Schengen visa, obtaining legal entry from SEF, NIF (account number from finance department), and having a bank account is eligible to register with the finance department as a freelancer (self-employed).  

Being a foreigner, can I open my self-employment activities himself with tax authorities?

No “You should find a company or person for your responsibility who shall give your guarantee to the tax department that guarantees latter duly prepared and attested by the notary.  

Without mention the activities code, can I start my activities (work) in Portugal?

No “While opening the activity, you should mention here the activity of your business/work you are going to start, and a code of this activity shall be mention in your registration document.  

What meaning freelances in Portugal?

A freelancer means you can work or do any small business activates without registration as a limited company as an independent, made services provider agreement instead of an employment contract while selling your product or services. It is also called Recebo Verde.

How much social security contribution has to pay each month while active as freelances in Portugal?

Freelancer in Portugal is exempt from social contribution for a year. In case wish to Social contribution lowest as compare depended employee (work contract with company) is calculated 1/3 of your total wage as a base value to calculate 21.4% & paid monthly/quarterly.  

How much (IVA) VAT has to pay each month while active as freelances in Portugal?

Freelancers exempt from IVA (VAT) up to 10000 euro in 2019 & 12500 euro in 2020 sale/services in a year.  

If I am an active freelancer in Portugal, can I join others’ jobs/businesses as independent activists?

Freelancers freely work anywhere with any legit company & person around the world. Freelances allowed working as an employee (as a depended on the worker) and permitted to open or become shareholders Portuguese & overseas companies.  

When do I need to pay taxes as freelancers in Portugal?

It is paid monthly/quarterly” Recebo Verde (Invoice of the work done during the month) is prepared every month consolidated or as per your work, and based on your total income, the tax is calculated subject to the exemption amount.

Can I apply for social security (NISS) number as a freelancer in Portugal?

Yes “with the document of freelancer registration certificate issued by tax authority along-with others supporting documents as such Schengen visa, Portugal entry declaration with SEF, NIF (tax number), Junta (Address Registration proof), bank account, a response letter from sponsored company attested by a notary (Not required for EU/EEA persons), Passport. The SSN (segurança social department) NISS number issued at the same moments you’re requested.  

How must take time to obtain social security number as freelancers in Portugal?

The SSN (segurança social department) NISS number issued at the same moments you’re requested subject to needful documents.  

Can I apply for the residency permit application as a freelancer in Portugal?

Yes ‘Freelancers (self-employed) are considered active entrepreneurs in Portugal and are legally eligible for a residency permit under Portuguese immigration article 89. Here is the step-by-step process for residency permission as freelancers in Portugal article 89” STEP BY STEP RESIDENCE PERMIT ARTICLE 89 click here https://www.crownportugal.eu/uploads/files/1568289122.pdf. The processing time to obtained residency in Portugal under the same law take 6-8 months; there is no separate slot or time for self employees.

What documents need to apply for a residence permit under article 89 as a self employer?

Schengen visa” maybe you are exempt from visa and permit. Entry declaring proof on Portugal territory NIF (Portugal personal tax number) Home address registration certificate (Junta) Bank account Proof of open activities in tax authorities SSN Social security Number (NISS) Police Clarence certificate from your native country or residence country Social contribution proof No debits declaration from social and tax departments May immigration officer ask for additional documents. Proof of contract and agreement for services and products sale

Can I manage my accounting and tax work myself?

Yes,” Recebo Verde and social security, tax declaration (Pagamento) can be prepared himself, but hiring an accountant his much better to keep accounting by law.  

What is the processing time to obtain residency permits under freelancer activities?

Processing time to get residence permit under article 89 is nearly 6-8 months” there is no separate slot on immigration portal.

Can I call my family to Portugal if I am an actives freelancer in Portugal?

Yes,” your family can accompany or call the latter of your residence status in Portugal.    

Can I close my freelancer activities at any time?

Yes, any time you wish to close the freelancer activity, for closing, visit the finance/tax Office and request to close it irrespective of any of your outstanding tax Liabilities.